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The hidden treasures of Kenya’s western tourist circuit as opportunities for ecotourism development
(International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2016-03)
Kenya’s western tourist circuit is referred to as the country’s “best kept secret” because of the presence of natural and cultural attractions that have not been exploited for development of various forms of sustainable ...
Towards a gender analysis model for environmental management of ecotourism resources in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2015-06)
This paper aimed at proposing model would help promote ecotourism through gender analysis lenses aimed at ensuring equity for both men and women in the utilization of natural resources by local communities. The results ...
The Nexus between environmental knowledge and ecotourism attitude among the local youths in Co-educational Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2013)
Kenya’s pursuit to be among the top tourism destinations globally require strategic focus as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Ecotourism supports environmental conservation as well as ...
Persistence and loss of cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves in Hamisi District, Kenya: Implications for management (RH: cultural values of Tiriki Sacred Groves)
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2017-10-24)
Negligence and desecration observed among Tiriki sacred groves during causal visits by the authors in January 2007 was associated with their loss of cultural values and protection among local people. Household interviews ...
The Nexus between environmental knowledge and ecotourism attitude among the local youths in Co-educational Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya
(international journal of business and social research, 2013)
Kenya’s pursuit to be among the top tourism destinations globally require strategic focus as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Ecotourism supports environmental conservation as well as ...
Participatory and Innovative Design Guidelines to Planning and Managing Urban Green Spaces to Transform Ecotourism
(International Journal of Current Research, 2014-12-27)
Community participation has been seen as an effective process towards implementation and sustainability of development projects. quality of urban green spaces in Kisumu city through public involvement. The objective of the ...
Sustainable Utilization of Cultural Heritage Sites for Posterity in Kisumu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013-12)
Cultural Heritage sites in Kisumu County are repositories of community cultural belief artifacts replete with myths and legends and rich biodiversity threatened with extinction. These resources can be developed as “Exotic ...
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 ...