Water-borne diseases still present a major health burden in Africa. Large segments of the rural population here have no access to potable water. This study has been designed to assess the physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of drinking water sources in the study area. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i1432
Water is projected to be the most affected by climate change. Many national and county governments are now developing adaptation policies and plans in response to climate change; however, many factors could stop, delay or divert these adaptation strategies if they are not adequat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v19i230342
Nzoia River Basin is one of the regions in Kenya that is highly vulnerable to climate change making its hydrological regimes highly sensitive to rainfall and temperature variability. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of rainfall and temperature variability on streamfl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2022/v16i530473
Climate change is influencing the hydrological cycle on a global scale, and enhancing communities' ability to adapt to these changes is critical for long-term growth and survival. Climate change is expected to have a negative influence on water resources and supply. Other water s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v18i130304
Climate change poses uncertainties to the supply and management of water resources under the observed increase in surface temperatures all over Africa. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of temperature changes on groundwater levels in Nzoia River Basin. Temperature and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2022/v5i1119
Groundwater is a critical supply of freshwater in Africa, providing safe drinking water near to where it is needed for homes, agricultural, and industrial uses. Due to the high vulnerability of surface water resources to anthropogenic activities and climate change, groundwater co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2022/v17i130280
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to mankind’s survival in the twenty-first century, and has a number of consequences for the Nzoia River Basin's drinking water resources, including increased dry spells, flooding associated with heavy rainfall events, degraded water q...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2021/v15i1230438
Nzoia River Basin is one of the regions that is highly vulnerable to climate change in Kenya. Many attempts have been made to identify and quantify the impact of climate change on socio-economic sectors and ecosystems using global studies resulting into recommendations on policy...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2021/v4i4100
Climate change is already having noticeable effects on water utilities in Nzoia River Basin. Extreme weather and climate-related occurrences are becoming more common and intense, as predicted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Third Assessment Report. Becaus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i430266
Nzoia river is mainly rain fed and the basin is one of the regions that is highly vulnerable to climate change in Kenya. Understanding rainfall variability and trends is important for better water resources management and economic development in the basin. The aim of this study i...
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Research Article10.9734/jerr/2021/v21i417457
Increased wet season rainfall is associated with improved water supply at point water sources and improved river flows and water reservoir levels. For piped water supply schemes with surface water intakes, this is supposed to enhance operations since there is adequate raw water u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i330248
Nzoia River Basin is one of the regions in Kenya that is highly vulnerable to climate change. An understanding of community knowledge and perception on climate change and drinking water supply will provide strategic directions for national and county government policy, adaptation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i130237