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A test of the applicability of the Lake Habitat Survey for hydromorphological monitoring of a tropical alkaline lake (Simbi) with a fisheries potential

Opiyo, Stephen Balaka; Getabu, Albert; Sitoki, Lewis; Shitandi, Anakalo (International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2019)

The Lake Habitat Survey (LHS) is an ecological integrity monitoring tool developed for temperate lakes by an independent team of researchers to support the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). It has ...
The Predictive Value of Biorisk Perception on Biorisk Management Level of University Bioscience Laboratories in Kenya

Muruka, Andrew Oduor; Getabu, Albert; Onchieku, James; Ogendi, George; Aluoch, Austin Ochieng’ (African Journal of Agriculture and Utilisation of Natural Resources for Sustainable Development, 2022-04)

demand more attention to reduce any incidences of fatal and non-fatal injuries. The main objective of the study was to determine the predictive value of biorisk perception on the level of biological risks' management ...
CAN KNOWLEDGE ON BIOLOGICAL RISKS IMPROVE BIORISK MANAGEMENT LEVEL OF UNIVERSITY BIOSCIENCE LABORATORIES?

Muruka, Andrew Oduor; Onchieku, James; Getabu, Albert; Ogendi, George; Aluoch, Austin Ochieng’ (Global Scientific Journal, 2022-09-09)

University biorisk management infrastructure in Kenya is poorly developed despite the rapid emergence of highly infectious diseases. Similarly, life scientists at universities (students, lecturers, and laboratory ...
Phytoplankton distribution, abundance and diversity along a salinity gradient between Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden

Guto, Carolyne K.; Njiru, James M.; Getabu, Albert; Gichana, Zipporah M. (Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science, 2023-06-23)

A study was conducted with an objective of determine the spatial and temporal distribution, abundance and diversity of plankton along a salinity gradient in the Lakes Naivasha and Oloiden. The phytoplankton and some ...
Assessment of the current status of water quality and nutrients enrichment of rivers Kisat and Auji and Nyalenda wastewater sedimentation ponds using multivariate technique

Omondi, Cornel Akwir; Omondi, Reuben; Onyango, Daniel; Onyangore, Hezron Dickson (Pan Africa Science Journal, 2023-09-08)

goods and services on which human beings depend. The present study analyzed the physico chemical parameters and nutrients enrichment in rivers Kisat and Auji as well as wastewater sedimentation ponds to inform appropriate ...
Impact Of Production And Processing Logistics On Farmers Participation In Maize Seed Value chain In Baringo South Sub-County. Kenya

Meiguran, Mirasine; Ochola, Washington Adede; Nyangau, Martha (International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2023-10-10)

Maize is the number one food crop for millions of smallholder farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa and the demand for quality maize seed presents an economic opportunity for farmers to boost their livelihoods. Maize remains ...
IMPACT OF FARMER GROUP DYNAMICS ON MAIZE-SEED VALUE CHAIN PARTICIPATION IN BARINGO SOUTH, KENYA

Meiguran, Mirasine; Ochola, Washington Adede; Nyangau, Martha (International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 2023-10-23)

Collective action is key in unlocking the full potential of African agricultural value chains. Effective organization of farmers into producer groups is a crucial driver for the successful adoption of research insights ...
Seasonal variations of water quality parameters and their effect on the phytoplankton along a salinity in the Lake Naivasha-Oloiden

Guto, Kerubo Carolyne; Njiru, Murithi James; Getabu, Albert; Gichana, Moraa Zipporah (Journal of Technology & Socio-Economic Development, 2023-11-27)

Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden merged leading to the formation of an estuary. This occurrence may affect the water quality and phytoplankton. A study was conducted with the objective: to investigate seasonal changes ...
Use of Fish Somatic Indices to Assess Pollutant Exposure and Effects: A Case of Two Urban Rivers and a Wastewater Sedimentation Pond in Lake Victoria Basin

Omondi, Cornel A.; Omondi, Reuben; Onyango, Daniel W.; Obegi, Faith O.; Gichana, Zipporah (Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 2024-01-16)

Aquatic ecosystem health assessment is critical for early detection of disturbances and water habitat degradation. This study assessed the ecological status of two urban rivers as well a wastewater sedimentation pond ...
Trends in Water Quality in a Tropical Kenyan River-estuary System: Responses to Anthropogenic Activities

Nyakeya, Kobingi; Onchieku, James; Masese, Frank; Gichana, Zipporah; Nyamora, Jane (Asian Journal of Biology, 2024-05-05)

Aims: To determine the spatial variation in physico-chemical water quality attributes in estuarine ecosystems of South Coast Kenya to inform its management. Study Design: We employed diagnostic research design where such ...
Impact of Farmers’ Involvement in Agricultural Value Chain on Livelihoods, A Case of Maize Seed Multiplication Programme in Baringo South Sub-County, Kenya

Meiguran, Mirasine; Adede, Ochola Washington; Nyang'au, Martha Kemunto (Alex. J. Agric. Sci., 2024-08-07)

Agricultural value chains must establish mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships with farmers and farmer groups to ensure commodity supply and farmers’ livelihoods are more resilient. Small-scale farmers, ...
Analyzing Spatial-temporal Variation in Water Quality Parameters in South Coast Estuarine Ecosystem, Kenya

Nyakeya, Kobingi; Onchieku, James; Masese, Frank; Gichana, Zipporah; Getabu, Albert; Nyamora, Jane (International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 2024-09-18)

Estuarine ecosystems are classified as among the most productive systems on the planet earth supporting an array of biodiversity. However, due to the ever increasing human population, they experience environmental ...
Distribution of organochlorine pesticides in macroinvertebrate functional feeding guild (FFG) of predators, Rhagovelia spp. in a tropical estuarine ecosystem

Nyakeya, Kobingi; Onchieku, James; Masese, Frank Onderi; Gichana, Zipporah Moraa; Nyamora, Jane Moraa; Getabu, Albert; Gitonga, Lydiah (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2025)

The current world population stands at approximately 8.5 billion people and this number is likely to shoot up in the coming decades. This increased trend in world population demands for sufficient food, which calls ...

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