School of Science and Technology: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing management of hazardous solid waste in Obunga and Migosi residential areas i Kisumu county , Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Hazardous-solid waste management, (HSWM) is the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste material that, when improperly handled, can cause substantial harm to human health and safety or to the environment. The main ... -
Influnce of governmental policies and household characteristics on the adoption of agroforestry practices in Kiirua, Kibirichia and Ruiri wards Meru county ,Kenya
(2020-08)The land in Kiirua, Kibirichia and Ruiri wards of Buuri sub-county in Meru County is fertile and with a high rainfall, this has encouraged a concentration of population and farming leading to deforestation and soil erosion. ... -
Contribution of livelihood options to socio-economic wellbeing of households in Mandera East sub -county ,Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Pastoralism has been the main livelihood option in Mandera County for many decades, but currently it has faced many challenges due to shortage of pasture arising from land degradation and frequent droughts brought about ... -
Influence of household livelihood strategies on the socioeconomic wellbeing of communities living along the coastal strip of Msambweni sub _county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Kwale County received enormous support from donors and the government for implementation of development projects. The areas targeted were the improvement of people’s livelihoods, these included; small-scale fisheries, agro- ... -
Factors influencing farmers' adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies along the Ng'areng'iro river in Laikipia county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)This research assessed the influence of factors influencing farmers’ adoption of irrigation water management practices and technologies (IWMPT) along the Ng’areng’iro river in Lamuria sub-location, Laikipia County. The ... -
Contribution of peace initiative policy to the wellbeing of households affected by natural resource based conflicts in Laikipia North sub -county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)he recent upsurge of Natural Resource Based Conflicts in Laikipia County in Northern Kenya have been linked to lack of equitable access and sharing of key resources of pasture and water found within the several large private ... -
socio_economic factors contributing to the adoption of pelis by farmers in degraded forest areas of Marania in Mout- Kenya forest, Meru county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)A high growing population has put a lot of pressure on the areas around Mount Kenya forests, where the area has been encroached for agricultural use and timber resources. This has caused deforestation and degradation of ... -
Technological factors influencing the quality and quantity of charcoal produced in western Mau forest , Kericho county , Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Charcoal is a key bio-energy resource in Kenya, providing domestic energy for 82% of urban and 34% of rural households. The charcoal industry also creates jobs for wood producers, charcoal producers, transporters and ... -
Contribution of secondary schools voluntary environmental clubs to best environmental management practices in South -Alego ward, Siaya county
(Africa Nazarene University, 2020-08)Environmental resources are key in supporting life systems and their destruction can lead to adverse effects on human wellbeing. In the management of environmental resources several intervention measures and strategies ... -
Influence of conservation interventions by Mikoko Pamoja project on the socioeconomic wellbeing of local communities living in Gazi Bay, kwale county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)The mangrove ecosystem is an important resource that is able to provide the local people with income and worldwide with ecosystem services. But without sustainable management this ecosystem can be easily degraded and not ... -
Factors influencing the intensity of household application of watershed management practices within the upper Ena river catchment in Embu county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)Community led watershed management has in recent period gained momentum in developing countries. This has been attributed partly due to the fact it is becoming a key conservation mechanism in the face of climate change and ... -
Influence of household characteristics on solid waste management practices at household level in Mukono Town, Uganda
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-09)To protect human health and for successful environmental protection in a given area, there must be effective waste management practices in place. There have been problems with household solid waste management which is one ... -
Impacts of Anthropogenic activities on the ecological integrity of Nairobi City Park, kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)The effects of human disturbance on the ecosystem processes influence the management of recreational areas and the benefits that can be obtained. Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to ... -
Factors affecting the effectiveness of payment for ecosystem services scheme in the upper catchment areas of river Malewa in Nyandarua county, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-07)Human beings have been exerting growing impact on earth’s ecosystems as they seek various ecosystem services resulting in ecosystem degradation. To mitigate degradation, motivational approaches such as Payment for Ecosystem ... -
Influence of oil drilling on the socioeconomic wellbeing of Turkana community in Lokichar Location, Turkana County, Kenya
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-07)Oil drilling is supposed to create economic development and improvement of living standards to the people living around the mine areas through job creation, provision of education and equal sharing of the benefits from the ... -
Effects of oil production activities on the socioeconomic wellbeing of communities living in greater unity, South Sudan
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-09)Oil is a major resource for South Sudan and it provides 98 % of the government’s revenue. At independence in 2011, the revenue from the oil was meant to provide for developments and improve on the lives of the local people. ... -
Bird species composition and diversity along an ecological gradient on Mount Kasigau in Taita-Taveta County, South East kenya
(2020-08)Interactions of bird species with their biotic and abiotic environment influence their occurrence and spatial distribution. This is because physical and biological conditions vary along an ecological gradient. Elevation ... -
Developing and assessing a cyber-resilience framework for Kenyan banks
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-06)Rampant cyber incidences in Kenya targeting banks call for mediations beyond existing cybersecurity principles. This quantitative study sought to collate multi-domain variables from previous works to develop a framework ... -
Development of radio frequency identification architecture for the adoption by utility companies: a case study of Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(Africa Nazarene University, 2019-08)Accurate meter readings, timely and correct bills have become an important aspect of water metering systems. Additionally, anomalies such as leakage and bursts in water pipelines have significant consequences to the ... -
Investigating factors that hinder adoption of M-Learning (SAAS Model) in higher learning institutions: a case of Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
(Africa Nazarene University, 2017-09)Due to the technological progress and diminution cost of mobile services and devices, currently there is a remarkable change in learning context that demand mobility. The deployment and implementation of mobile learning ...
