Browsing School of Spatial Planning & Natural Resource Management by Author "Hayombe, Patrick O."
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Abindu Sacred Site: Socio-Cultural Capital for Ecotourism Promotion and Community Empowerment in Kisumu County, Kenya
Hayombe, Patrick O.; Odede, Fredrick Z.A.; Agong, Stephen G. (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 ... -
Assessing water- based recreational activities to project beach ecotourism potentials in Kisumu County
Ouma, Okungu Jared; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (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 ... -
Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater as agri-tourism resource facilitator: Discourse analysis for planning in developing nations
Omondi, Achieng’ David; Okungu, Jared Ouma; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (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 ... -
Influence of socio-demographic characteristics on perception on climate change by fisher’s along lake Victoria beaches in Siaya County, Kenya.
Abura, Beatrice A.; Tonui, Warkach Kipkorir; Hayombe, Patrick O. (International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2017-09)Perception on climate change is increasing globally with increase on knowledge and its effects to individuals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of socio demographic characteristics on climate change by ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Fish Carbon Footprints
Akuno, Charity A.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Oloo, John (International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2022-12)Fish is one of the few animal-source foods most consumed worldwide. However, transportation of fish releases harmful greenhouse gases, posing serious threat of global warming effects. The sustainable transport system for ... -
The Nexus between environmental knowledge and ecotourism attitude among the local youths in Co-educational Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya
Wanga, Joshua O.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Odunga, Pius O.; Odede, Fredrick Z. (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 ... -
The Nexus between environmental knowledge and ecotourism attitude among the local youths in Co-educational Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya
Wanga, Joshua O.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Odunga, Pius O.; Odede, Fredrick Z.A. (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 ... -
Optimization of ecotourism opportunities within freshwater environments: A multi-criterion planning outline for water-based recreation at Lake Victoria, Kisumu County
Okungu, Jared O.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Lagat, Silas C. (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2016)Water-based recreation is an ecotourism genre that attracts participation in most developed countries, but seldom cuts a niche in developed nations. This paper presents synopsis of concepts from a study conducted in four ... -
Protracted environmental issues on a proposed titanium minerals development in Kenya’s south coast
Hayombe, Patrick O.; Abuodha, J. O. Z. (Taylor&Francis, 2006-02-24)This study takes cognizance of the fact that the TIOMIN (TIOMIN Resources Inc of Canada) project has resulted in controversy over its handling of environmental issues and especially the Environmental Impact Assessment ... -
Rainfall and temperature variations overtime(1986-2015) in Siaya County, Kenya.
Abura, Beatrice A.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Tonui, Warkach K. (International Journal of Education and Research, 2017)This study was carried out in Siaya County. The purpose of the study was to analyze the variations on temperature and rainfall overtime (1986-2015) in Siaya County. The secondary data used for the Mann-Kendall test was ... -
Recreational waters under multiple stress: exemplifying sources, implications and sustainability options for ecotourism enhancement in Kisumu County, Kenya
Okungu, Jared O.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Lagat, Silas C.; Maujih, Silas O. (ABC Journals, 2015-06-23)Several natural water reservoirs, especially in the developing nations, have systematically experienced high ecological stresses and this has hindered the demonstration of their ecological utility. There have been little ... -
Simbi Nyaima: An Interplay of Nature and Mythology in the Lake Victoria Region; Planning and Management for Ecotourism Transformation in Kenya
Hayombe, Patrick O.; Odede, Fredrick Z.A.; Agong’, Stephen G.; Mossberg, Lena (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) ... -
Spatial equity in devolved healthcare: Geospatially exploring local disparities in maternal healthcare uptake after devolution in Kenya
Nyangueso, Samuel; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Owino, Fredrick (European Scientific Journal, 2018)Devolved healthcare in Kenya was to ensure provision of proximate and easily accessible services throughout the Country, thereby improving local uptake as an outcome from patient perspective. Over five years after ... -
Spatial planning interventions and their implications on conservation of urban green spaces
Hayombe, Patrick O.; Owino, Fredrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (AJASE, 2014-09-26)Urban green spaces are quite important in enhancing the urban environment and the aesthetic quality of city life. This research attempts to give proposals for improving the quality of urban green spaces in Kisumu city. The ... -
Stakeholder Involvement in Tourism Destination Development: A Case of Dunga Beach and Wetland, Kisumu County, Kenya
Wanga, Joshua Otieno; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G.; Mossberg, Lena (Journal of Arts and Humanities (JAH), 2014-08)In Kenya, tourism is the second largest source of foreign exchange revenue following agriculture; it however, faces numerous challenges of sustainability due the complex nature of tourism destinations. Tourism destinations ... -
Towards a gender analysis model for environmental management of ecotourism resources in Kisumu County, Kenya
Olima, Washington H.A; Gor, Christopher O.; Agong', Stephen G.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Okotto, Lorna Grace; Mogoria, Naomi Apali (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 ... -
Up scaling ecotourism in Kisumu City and its environs: local community perspective
Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G.; Mossberg, Lena; Malbert, Bjorn; Odede, Fredrick (International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2012-12)Kenya’s quest to be among the top ten long-haul tourist destinations globally require strategic focus as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030. Ecotourism is emerging as an alternative development path that can enhance environmental ...