• Exploitation of Scented Volatiles and Essential Oil of Mkilua fragrans Verdc. for Livelihood Enhancement Among the Coastal Communities of Kenya 

  Kiti, Helen M.; Wainaina, Moses; Muhammed, Najya; Odalo, Josiah O. (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)

  Essential oils and volatiles are complex mixtures of biologically active substances used since time immemorial as flavoring agents and constituents of a number of commercial products. The fragrant plant, Mkilua fragrans ...

• Evaluation of Water Quality in Shallow Wells at Mokowe Village in Lamu County 

  Saidi, Saidi S.; Maghanga, Justin K.; Guyo, Paul M. (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)

  Inadequate supply of fresh piped water at Mokowe Village in Lamu County has forced the residents to depend on alternative water sources such as shallow wells for their daily needs such as shallow wells. However, most of ...

• Mathematical Models For Animal Population Dynamics 

  Kiti, Leonard A. (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)

  Researchers have always been interested in systems consisting of multiple autonomous agents. Many systems are inspired from the observation of animals that move from one area to another or a system where the species ...

• Land-Based Activities as Pollution Sources on Fresh Water Resources: A Case Study of Selected Heavy Metal Contamination in River Mukurumudzi, Kwale County 

  Mwashinga, Edwin; Ojwang, Loice M.; Mwaguni, Saeed (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)

  Pollution of water-body ecosystems by heavy metals through uncontrolled anthropogenic activities lead to serious ecological problems in many parts of the world. These metals continue to accumulate to high toxic levels ...

• Influence of Nutrients on Seagrass Distribution in Malindi, Kenya 

  Kombe, Clarice A.; Ojwang, Loice M.; Maghanga, Justin K. (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2019-12-30)

  Seagrass are marine flowering plants that occupy both tidal and subtidal marine environments. They are highly productive ecosystems that are useful indicators of environmental health due to their sensitivity to changes ...

• Influence of Salt Works’ Hyper-Saline Waste-Brine on Distribution of Mangrove Crabs (Decapoda) within the Gongoni-Kurawa Intertidal Area, Kenya 

  Mumbah, Sonia K.; Manyala, Julius O.; Njiru, James (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  Evaporation is one of the oldest methods employed in sea salt production, a process that involves pumping seas water into a series of ponds where solar evaporation concentrates it into brine, and precipitates the salt; ...

• Review of Coral Classification Status: A Case Study of Kiunga Marine National Reserve, North Coast Kenya 

  Unknown author (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  Coral classification is a dynamic science which requires regular updates on the species name changes, distribution, threats of extinction and the methods used to detect these changes. Use of a single method of classification ...

• Identification and Characterization of Kenyan Marine Microalgae Strains towards Bio-fuel Production 

  Musungu, Kathleen; Mgutu, Allan; Matoka, Charles; Odalo, Josiah (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  The rising global energy demand in both developed and developing countries is heavily straining the limited energy reservoir. The increased use of fossil fuels result in large Green House Gases (GHS) emissions, that are ...

• Evaluation of UV-Resistance of Epibiotic Bacteria Co-existing with the Kenyan Marine Lyngbya majuscula 

  Nyiro, Constance; Dzeha, Thomas; Mwafaida, Joseph M.; Mburu, David (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  The marine cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula is reported to be a source of a wide array of natural products. Some of the products exhibit photo-protective properties. L. majuscula has also been shown to live in association ...

• Long Line Seaweed Farming as an Alternative to other Commonly used Methods in Kenyan Coast 

  Nyamora, Jane; Mangondu, Esther; Mwihaki, Gladys; Muya, Judith; Nyakeya, Kobingi (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  To counter the rampant fishing pressure on the over exploited fisheries resources, seaweed farming is gaining momentum as an alternative livelihood among the Kenya coastal communities. There is also a worldwide growing ...

• Access to Water in Kenya’s Coast Region: A Challenge to Community Development and Poverty Alleviation in Lamu County 

  Ignatius, David O.; Hassan, Farida A.; Morara, George N; Osore, Melckzedeck K.; Mutua, Benedict; Kitaka, Nzula K. (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  Water is considered a basic commodity and essential for life - living on planet earth is dependent on it. However, access to water has been and will continue to be a dilemma for a majority of the residents at the coast of ...

• Biochemical and Sensory Characteristics of the Smoked African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under Different Storage Conditions in the Coastal Region of Kenya 

  Obiero, Maurice O.; Oduor-Odote, Peter M.; Ruwa, Raymond; Omega, Maurice (Kenya Aquatica Journal, 2018-11-30)

  Smoking is one of the oldest methods of drying food for purposes of preservation and flavouring. However, technologies are changing fast resulting in various smoking techniques to improve fish quality and shelf life. ...

• Data capture: development of a mobile open-circuit ventilated hood system for measuring real-time gaseous emissions in cattle. 

  Odongo, N. E.; AlZahal, O.; Las, J.E.; Kramer, A.; Kerrigan, B.; Kebreab, E.; France, J.; McBride, B.W. (CABI, 2008)

  This chapter describes a mobile, open-circuit ventilated hood system for measuring real-time gaseous exchange in large ruminants at the farm level. It uses improvements in technology for the determination of O2, CO2 and ...

• Characterization of Local Maize Landraces in Coastal Kenya Characterization of Local Maize Landraces in Coastal Kenya 

  Ndiso, James (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014-11-18)

  The book is a summary of the morphological characterization, phenotypic diversity, drought tolerance, storage pest resistance and the correlation between the morphological traits, drought resistant and storage pest resistance ...

• Burnout Syndrome in Critical Care Nurses An investigation into the factors that nurses perceive as leading to burnout 

  Mbuthia, Nickcy (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012-10-19)

  Burnout is reflected in pathological emotional depletion and maladaptive detachment that is a secondary result of exposure prolonged occupational stress. It is comprised of three dimensions, namely, emotional exhaustion, ...

• Resource Use Under Maize-green Manure Legume Intercropping Systems Resource Use Under Maize-green Manure Legume Intercropping Systems 

  Saha, Hemedi (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015)

  Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple in the diet of many communities in Kenya. Its production in coastal Kenya is however very low due to low inherent soil fertility and high weed infestation.Studies conducted in the region ...

• HEROIN ABUSE: Addiction, Rehabilitation and Social Reintegration 

  Shauri, Halimu (LAP Lambert Academic, 2015-03)

  This book is a culmination of close to a decade of research, heroin rehabilitation and social reintegration work at the coast of Kenya. Inspiration to develop this manuscript was drawn from the author's practical ...

• Food Residue Analysis on Prehistoric Pottery from Kaya Bate Site on The Coastal Hinterland of Kenya New Methodological Applications in the Region 

  Namunaba, Ibrahim Busolo (E&D Vision, 2009)

  This paper explores the potential of archaeological potsherds for micro-food residue analysis. It is a report on the progress of microscopic analysis of food residues on pottery from Kaya Bate in the coastal-hinterland of ...

• Faunal Remains from Kaya Bate, an Ancient Mijikenda Settlement on the Northern Kenya Coast 

  Busolo, Ibrahim (Dar es Salaam University Press, 2007)

  This chapter presents the results of the analysis of faunal remains from Kaya Bate site on the Kenya coast. The evidence shows that the inhabitants of the site, dated to the period between the 7th-10th centuries AD were ...

• Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment in Kenya 

  Oloo, Wycliffe; Namunaba, Ibrahim Busolo (Centre for Heritage Development in Africa, 2010)

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