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Simbi Nyaima: An Interplay of Nature and Mythology in the Lake Victoria Region; Planning and Management for Ecotourism Transformation in Kenya
(Journal of Arts and Humanities (JAH), 2014-01)
Many countries in the world exploit cultural heritage to reduce poverty, transform the community and support local livelihood. This paper focuses on ecotourism transformation, namely, nature (Simbi as unique Crater Lake) ...
Multi-Criterion Optimization of Ecotourism Opportunities with Freshwater Environments: A planning Outline for Water-Based Recreation in Lake Victoria Kisumu County
(International Journal of Research In Earth & Environmental Sciences, 2015-01)
Most waterfronts supply ecotourism potential world over, and it is believed that local inhabitants at recreational-potential sites bear the first-hand opportunity for exploitation of water-based ecotourism. However, the ...
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 ...
Ecotourism for Community Empowerment and Social Inclusion: The Case of Abindu Sacred site in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2015)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ecological Risk Perceptions and Public Participation in Recreational Activities Within Lake Waterfronts in Kisumu County
(International Journal of Research In Earth & Environmental Sciences, 2015)
Most waterfronts supply ecotourism potential world over, and it is believed that local inhabitants at recreational-potential sites bear the first-hand opportunity for exploitation of water based ecotourism. However, the ...
Impacts of Military Training on The Distribution and Abundance of Small Versus Large Wildlife Herbivores on Mpala Ranch, Laikipia, Kenya
(African Journal of Ecology, 2015)
Since the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq began, Kenya’s training grounds have become increasingly relevant to the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). This has seen ranches hosting the army in Laikipia increase to ...
Effects of artisanal small-scale gold mining on fisheries management of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2016-01)
Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) has direct and indirect impacts on fisheries management. These impacts are mainly about the quality of the water where fish lives, ownership of the surrounding waters, land and human ...