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Abindu Sacred Site: Socio-Cultural Capital for Ecotourism Promotion and Community Empowerment in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2014)This work explores the role of cultural heritage in the transformation of the community, support of local livelihood and poverty reduction in Kenya. The study focuses on the use of cultural identity in promoting ecotourism ... -
Actors’ perceptions of government performance in support of value chain development in marine small-scale fisheries in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020-09-25)Small-scale fisheries actor’s perceptions of government performance in implementing value chain development functions outlined in policies and laws, are inadequately studied. The present study conducted in Malindi, Mayungu, ... -
Analysing Street Qualities, Copresence and Retail Shop Density in Kisumu City, Kenya.
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2023)This study examines the relationship between street qualities, copresence and retail density in cities. The study was based on a cross-sectional survey design and focused on selected planned and unplanned settlements in ... -
Analysis of constraints and opportunities in marine small-scale fisheries value chain: A multi-criteria decision approach
(2020-05)Small-Scale Fisheries (SSFs) globally and in Kenya face myriad constraints. However, there is little empirical information about actors' perspectives of these constraints and proposed solutions. The present study contributes ... -
Are There Significant Variations on Rainfall and Temperature Overtime (1986-2015) in Siaya County, Kenya?
(Book Publisher International, 2020)This study was carried out in Siaya County. The purpose of the study was to find out if there are significant variations on temperature and rainfall overtime (1986-2015) in Siaya County. The secondary data used for the ... -
Aspects of Building Typology and Their Influence on the Location of Economic Enterprises in Obunga Informal Settlement, Kisumu City
(American Journal of Sociological Research 2, 2019)In a rapidly evolving settlement, finding an ideal location which satisfies all the factors an entrepreneur would consider in locating an economic enterprise isn’t an easy resolve. A business owner would like to have ... -
Assessing water- based recreational activities to project beach ecotourism potentials in Kisumu County
(IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), 2014-12)This paper presents discussions on observed scenarios that characterize water-based recreational activities with an aim of laying grounds for appreciating relationships that enhance or hamper ecotourism development in Lake ... -
Assessment of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) contamination in relation to physico-chemical parameters in the Upper River Kuja Catchment, Kenya (East Africa)
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2018-12)Concentrations of 17 organochlorine pesticides residues (alpha-HCH, beta-HCH, gamma-HCH, deltaHCH, Heptachlor, Aldrin, Endrin, Endosulfan I, Dieldrin, p,p’-DDT, Endosulfan II, p,p’-DDD, Endrin aldehyde, p,p’-DDE, Endosulfan ... -
Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Emission Scenarios from Motorized Road Transport in Kisumu City
(International Journal of Environment and Pollution Research, 2020-02)The global increase in the number of motor vehicles in the urban environment has greatly contributed to the increase in the amount of carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere which contributes to global warming. The study ... -
Co-Creating Value in Ecotourism Experiences (Tour Guides, Craft Makers And Tourists in Dunga Beach, Kisumu City)
(International Journal of Development Research, 2014-11)Ecotourism, which is currently the fastest growing form of global tourism in the world, is more prevalent today than ever before. Communities that once had very little industry and misguided management systems have now ... -
Community knowledges and perception ratings of environmental determinants of the incidences of occurances of unstable malaria in Kericho County,Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2016-09)This study was conducted in Kericho County to represent malaria epidemic prone highlands in western Kenya highlands where incidences of unstable (epidemic) malaria burdens have reemerged and on increasing trend and assuming ... -
Community Perception of Cultural Identity of Heritage Sites for Determining Local Participation in their Management and Conservation the Case of Thimlich Ohinga and Seme-Kaila in Kenya
(Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, 2015)The study investigated the significance of cultural identity of prehistoric settlements in establishing community participation in their conservation and management for ecotourism promotion. This was accomplished using ... -
A comparative study of Labeo victorianus (Bouelenger, 1901) and Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) grown in polyculture systems
(2018)A polyculture experiment with African carp (Labeo victorianus) and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was conducted for 24 weeks in 12 earthen ponds measuring 150 m² to assess their compatibility. Monoculture treatments ... -
Complete Mitochondrial DNA Sequences of Saccostrea Mordax and Saccostrea Cucullata: Genome Organization and Phylogeny Analysis
(Informa Health Care, 2015-07-30)Classified in the phylum mollusks, oysters are bivalves which are found in estuaries and coastalzones. Because of their plastic shell, mitochondrial DNA analysis of this species becomes an interesting field, necessary to ... -
Complete mitochondrial DNA sequences of the Victoria tilapia (Oreochromis variabilis) and Redbelly Tilapia (Tilapia zilli): genome characterization and phylogeny analysis
(2015-03)The Cichlid fishes have played an important role in evolutionary biology, population studies and aquaculture industry with East African species representing a model suited for studying adaptive radiation and speciation ... -
Compliance with Physical Planning Standards by Residential Developments in Kisii Town, Kenya
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2018)The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which residential developments in Kisii Town complied with Building Coverage Ratio (BCR) and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) physical planning standards. To attain this, ... -
Computing the Geographic Extent of Maternity Health Services to Predict the Utilization of Skilled Delivery in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(European Scientific Journal- Research Gate, 2020-02)In Kenya, no study has attempted to incorporate the target population, nor the availability coverage and accessibility coverage to expose hidden gaps in the provision of maternity health services that target rural and ... -
Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater as agri-tourism resource facilitator: Discourse analysis for planning in developing nations
(Journal of Computer Engineering, 2014-12)Ecotourism is increasingly exhibited as a component of the conventional tourism that needs augmentation with enhanced availability of water resources in sustainable modes. This sustainability is attainable through conjunctive ... -
Cultural Planning of Dunga, Abindu and Kit-Mikayi Cultural Heritage Sites, Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced and Multidisciplinary Social Science, 2020-08-29)The study aimed at undertaking data collection on cultural planning of cultural heritage destinations of Dunga, Abindu and Kit-Mikayi sites in Kisumu City for sustainable utilization, and management to support urban local ... -
Cultural Sites Impressions: A Market Niche for Ecotourism Destinations in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research In Earth & Environmental Sciences, 2015-01)Cultural sites as ecotourism destinations and village settlements are a source of pleasure and delight for the local community and visitors to the destinations. Understanding the core attributes perspective of the cultural ...
