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Pollution of Groundwater in the Coastal Kwale District, Kenya
Sustainability of Water Resources under Increasing Uncertainty (Proceedings of the Rabat Symposium S1, April 1997). IAHS Publ. no. 240, 1997. 287 Pollution of groundwater in the coastal Kwale District, Kenya MWAKIO P. TOLE School of Environmental Studies, Moi University, PO Box 3900, Eldoret, Kenya Abstract Groundwater is a "last-resort" source of domestic water supply at the Kenyan coast because of the scarcity of surface water sources. NGOs, the Kenya Government, and international aid organizations have promoted the drilling of shallow boreholes from which water can be pumped using hand- operated pumps that are easy to maintain and repair. The shallow nature and the location of the boreholes in the midst of dense population settlements have made these boreholes susceptible to contamination from septic tanks and pit latrines. Thirteen percent of boreholes studied were contaminated with E. coli, compared to 30% of natural springs and 69% of open wells. Areas underlain by coral limestones show contamination from greater distances (up to 150 m away) compared to areas underlain by sandstones (up to 120 m). Overpumping of the groundwater has also resulted in encroachment of sea water into the coastal aquifers. The 200 ppm CI iso-line appears to be moving increasingly landwards. Sea level rise is expected to compound this problem. There is therefore an urgent need to formulate strategies to protect coastal aquifers from human and sea water contamination. INTRODUCTION The Government of Kenya and several nongovernmental organizations have long recog nized the need to make water more easily accessible to the people in order to improve sanitary conditions, as well as to reduce the time people spend searching for water, so that time can be freed for other productive economic and leisure activities. -
PROFILES of ATTRACTION SITES-ELGEYO MARAKWET. Tourist Attractions in Elgeyo Marakwet County Include Sports Tourism, Rivers, a Na
PROFILES OF ATTRACTION SITES-ELGEYO MARAKWET. Tourist attractions in Elgeyo Marakwet County include Sports Tourism, Rivers, A national reserve, waterfalls and the hills and escarpments. Rimoi National Reserve The National Reserve is a protected area in the kerio valley along the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. The 66 square kilometers (25sq mi) reserve was created in 1983 and is managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service. The isolated Kerio Valley lies between the Cherangani Hills and the Tugen Hills with the Elgeyo Escarpment rising more than 1,830 meters (6,000ft) above the valley in places. The valley is 4,000 feet (1,200m) deep. It has semi-tropical vegetation on the slopes, while the floor of the valley is covered by dry thorn bush. The most comfortable time of the year is in July and August when the rains have ended and the temperatures are not excessive. The reserve is on the west side of the Kerio River, while the Lake Kamnarok National Reserve is on the east side. The reserve has beautiful scenery, prolific birdlife and camping site in the bush beside Lake Kamnarok. Gazzement of the conservation area was done to protect wildlife from rampant poaching which was going on at the time. A fence was also put up to address human wildlife conflicts. It provides unique geological scenery & biodiversity and is one of the few protected areas within the spectacular Kerio Valley. The main attraction is the groups of elephants, Culture and scenery of the Kerio valley. The Reserve has earth and gravel road network which make for an adventurous outing. -
The Land of Zinj, Being an Account of British East Africa, Its Ancient History and Present Inhabitants
The land of Zinj, being an account of British East Africa, its ancient history and present inhabitants http://www.aluka.org/action/showMetadata?doi=10.5555/AL.CH.DOCUMENT.sip200006 Use of the Aluka digital library is subject to Aluka’s Terms and Conditions, available at http://www.aluka.org/page/about/termsConditions.jsp. By using Aluka, you agree that you have read and will abide by the Terms and Conditions. Among other things, the Terms and Conditions provide that the content in the Aluka digital library is only for personal, non-commercial use by authorized users of Aluka in connection with research, scholarship, and education. The content in the Aluka digital library is subject to copyright, with the exception of certain governmental works and very old materials that may be in the public domain under applicable law. Permission must be sought from Aluka and/or the applicable copyright holder in connection with any duplication or distribution of these materials where required by applicable law. Aluka is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to creating and preserving a digital archive of materials about and from the developing world. For more information about Aluka, please see http://www.aluka.org The land of Zinj, being an account of British East Africa, its ancient history and present inhabitants Author/Creator Stigand, C. Date 1966 Resource type Books Language English Subject Coverage (spatial) Northern Swahili Coast, Tanzania, United Republic of, Kilwa Kisiwani Source Smithsonian Institution Libraries, DT423 .S85 Description Originally published in 1912, The Land of Zinj recounts C.H. Stigard’s observations of the northern Swahili coast and its Kenyan and Tanzanian hinterland. -
Kajiado County 2020 Short Rains Food and Nutrition Security Assessment Report
KAJIADO COUNTY 2020 SHORT RAINS FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT February 2021 A Joint Report by Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG) and Kajiado County Steering Group (CSG) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2020 Short Rains food security assessment was carried out by the county technical team with technical support from the Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG). The overall objective of the assessment was to objectively and with evidence provide food security situation in the county in a transparent manner following the 2020 Short Rains taking into account the cumulative effect of the previous seasons. The assessment provides recommendations for possible response options based on the situation analysis upon building consensus. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used during assessment including review of the existing data provided through checklists or otherwise and triangulating with field observations as well as both community and key informants interviews. Depressed rainfall was the key driver of food security in the county which resulted in below normal regeneration of pasture, recharge of water sources and crops yields. The COVID-19 epidemic negatively affected patterns of food supply and access as well as health- seeking behaviour in the county. Livestock diseases were also an important food security driver in the county. Since May 2020, livestock prices were sustained above the Long Term Average due to the reduced supply to the markets. Following the off-season rains in early January 2021, domestic water consumption has now normalized. Nutrition status of under-fives was better for the entire year as evidenced by the below long term average risk of malnutrition of 6.8 percent. -
Sediment Dynamics and Improvised Control Technologies in the Athi River Drainage Basin, Kenya
Sediment Dynamics in Changing Environments (Proceedings of a symposium held 485 in Christchurch, New Zealand, December 2008). IAHS Publ. 325, 2008. Sediment dynamics and improvised control technologies in the Athi River drainage basin, Kenya SHADRACK MULEI KITHIIA Postgraduate Programme in Hydrology, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, PO Box 30197, 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya [email protected] Abstract In Kenya, the changing of land-use systems from the more traditional systems of the 1960s to the present mechanized status, contributes enormous amounts of sediments due to water inundations. The Athi River drains areas that are subject to intense agricultural, industrial, commercial and population settlement activities. These activities contribute immensely to the processes of soil erosion and sediment transport, a phenomenon more pronounced in the middle and lower reaches of the river where the soils are much more fragile and the river tributaries are seasonal in nature. Total Suspended Sediments (TSS) equivalent to sediment fluxes of 13 457, 131 089 and 2 057 487 t year-1 were recorded in the headwater areas, middle and lower reaches of the river, respectively. These varying trends in sediment transport and amount are mainly due to the chemical composition of the soil coupled with the land-soil conservation measures already in practice, and which started in the 1930s and reached their peak in the early 1980s. This paper examines trends in soil erosion and sediment transport dynamics progressively downstream. The land-use activities and soil conservation, control and management technologies, which focus on minimizing the impacts of overland flow, are examined to assess the economic and environmental sustainability of these areas, communal societal benefits and the country in general. -
Population Density and Spatial Patterns of Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
sustainability Article Population Density and Spatial Patterns of Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya Hang Ren 1,2 , Wei Guo 3 , Zhenke Zhang 1,2,*, Leonard Musyoka Kisovi 4 and Priyanko Das 1,2 1 Center of African Studies, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210046, China; [email protected] (H.R.); [email protected] (P.D.) 2 School of Geography and Ocean Science, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China 3 Department of Social Work and Social Policy, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; [email protected] 4 Department of Geography, Kenyatta University, Nairobi 43844, Kenya; [email protected] * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +86-025-89686694 Received: 21 August 2020; Accepted: 15 September 2020; Published: 18 September 2020 Abstract: The widespread informal settlements in Nairobi have interested many researchers and urban policymakers. Reasonable planning of urban density is the key to sustainable development. By using the spatial population data of 2000, 2010, and 2020, this study aims to explore the changes in population density and spatial patterns of informal settlements in Nairobi. The result of spatial correlation analysis shows that the informal settlements are the centers of population growth and agglomeration and are mostly distributed in the belts of 4 and 8 km from Nairobi’s central business district (CBD). A series of population density models in Nairobi were examined; it showed that the correlation between population density and distance to CBD was positive within a 4 km area, while for areas outside 8 km, they were negatively related. The factors determining population density distribution are also discussed. We argue that where people choose to settle is a decision process between the expected benefits and the cost of living; the informal settlements around the 4-km belt in Nairobi has become the choice for most poor people. -
9Th October, 2015 LEGAL NOTICE No. 208 THE
9th October, 2015 LEGAL NOTICE No. 208 THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE FUND ACT (No.9 of 1998) APPROVAL OF REBATES IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 27 of the National Hospital Insurance Fund Act, 1998, the National Hospital Insurance Fund Board of Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Secretary for Health has approved the rebates for the following Hospitals for purposes of the Act- Facility Postal Location Contract Options/Rebate In Kshs Address P. O. Box A B C Adu Dispensary 4, Malindi Adu Township Opposite 1,100 - - Chief’s Office A.I.C. Malanga 230, Malindi Along Langobaya Kilifi - 1,300 - Dispensary Road 7km Next to Malanga AIC- Baricho Dispensary 4, Malindi Near Malindi Town, 1,100 - - Baricho Sub-Location Boalala Model Health 4, Malindi Malindi 1,200 - - Centre Bomani Malde 9, Kilifi Near Bomani Shopping 1,100 - - Dispensary Centre and Chiefs Office Chakama Dispensary 4, Malindi Along Malindi – Tsavo 1,100 - - Road Next to Chakama Chiefs Office Cheborgei Health Centre 44, Litein Cheborgei Town 1,000 - - Chemosot Health Centre 398, Litein Chemosot Town 1,000 - - Crystal Cottage Hospital 1320-30200 Near Kitale Town Tuwani - 1,600 - and Medical Clinic Sub-Location Dagamra Dispensary 4, Malindi Marikebuni-Barichon 1,000 - - Road Next to Bate Chiefs Office Dida Dispensary 9, Kilifi Along Kilifi Matano 1,100 - - Manne Vitengeni Road Near Dida Primary School Dungicha Dispensary 9, Kilifi Near Dungicha Sub 1,000 - - Chiefs Office Dzikunze Dispensary 9, Kilifi Vitengani Shopping 1,100 - - Centre Entasopia Health Centre -
Kenya, Groundwater Governance Case Study
WaterWater Papers Papers Public Disclosure Authorized June 2011 Public Disclosure Authorized KENYA GROUNDWATER GOVERNANCE CASE STUDY Public Disclosure Authorized Albert Mumma, Michael Lane, Edward Kairu, Albert Tuinhof, and Rafik Hirji Public Disclosure Authorized Water Papers are published by the Water Unit, Transport, Water and ICT Department, Sustainable Development Vice Presidency. Water Papers are available on-line at www.worldbank.org/water. Comments should be e-mailed to the authors. Kenya, Groundwater Governance case study TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................. vi ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................ viii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ xi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... xiv 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. GROUNDWATER: A COMMON RESOURCE POOL ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. CASE STUDY BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................. -
Industrialization of Athi River Town
\l INDUSTRIALIZATION OF ATHI ( f RIVFR TOWN ' BY CALEB (m o * MIRERI This Thesis is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requ i rements of the degree of Masters of Arts in Planning in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development of the University of Nairobi. May 21st., 1992 DECLARATION This thesis is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other university. Cand idate---- 's“-— ^ ------ ignature ) Caleb Mc’Mireri DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Faculty of Architecture. Design and Development P. 0. Bex 3 0 19 7 . Tel. 2 7 4 41 UNIVERSITY Of NAIROBI. This thesis has been submitted for examination with my approval as the University Supervisor. S i g n e d -^*3^l __ Dr. George Ngugi (Supervisor) June 21st, 1992. ITT DEDICATION In Memorium of Jaduong’ James Mireri IV Acknowledgement A great many people helped me develop this thesis most of whom I cannot mention their names here. 1 am indebted to them all but in particular to my Supervisor Dr. George Ngugi of the University of Nairobi. His comments were consistently thoughtful and insightful and he persistently sought to encourage and support me. Also, Dr. Peter Ngau of the University of Nairobi gave me a far reaching support throughout the time of this thesis writing, by his incisive comments. T also want to thank all academic members of staff and students of D.U.R.P, who listened to the early versions of this study in seminars and the information they offered was of great help. -
SUB-HUBS the Nairobi Hub Geographic Breakdown Is to Enable
SUB-HUBS The Nairobi Hub geographic breakdown is to enable and promote appropriate information sharing and greater participation of stakeholders at the local level both during the Nairobi Hub Contingency planning stage, and during any required humanitarian response during the pre and post-election periods. At the Sub-hub level please communicate with the DC’s office and with the other key partners on the ground as indicated in the table below: OCPD Police Nairobi District Ministry of Grievances, Due District Hotspot Sub-Hub Focal Point KRCS Nairobi Branch Contact District Commissioner Health Diligence, Early Warning AMREF OCPD kilimani (for Joseph Odep Evans Gacheru Kibera): Langata DC: Dr.Sahra Mohamed [email protected] Branch Coordinator Bernard Muli: Mr John Elungata Langata Kibera 0726 406212 Langata 0722400535 0715200199 0720526066 Railway Line Karen-Langata [email protected] Lydia Kuria 0720367759 OCPD Langata: [email protected] [email protected] Titus Yoma: 0722918480 0722227890 Informal Settlements: - Mukuru kwa Reuben Daniel Mutinda - Mukuru Kwa Njenga Project Officer Urban Risk Reduction - Soweto Nairobi Branch AP Commander - Kwa Ario near Mr Ruben Bett Tassia (river bank) 0736440659 / 0725599105 Embakasi DC: Dr. Atieno Adede Oxfam 0722624565 [email protected] Mr Peter K. Mbugi Embakasi Elizabeth Gikonyo Embakasi 0713469104 0721406504 [email protected] Around the polling [email protected] [email protected] OCPD stations 0722478755 Winnie Kananu Mr.Adchui Other areas: Nairobi Branch 0723845889 Kayole, Tassia, Umoja 0714586439 2, 3 Spillover effect to [email protected] Innercore and Komarock 1 OCPD Police Nairobi District Ministry of Grievances, Due District Hotspot Sub-Hub Focal Point KRCS Nairobi Branch Contact District Commissioner Health Diligence, Early Warning Daniel Mutinda Project Officer Urban Risk Reduction Nairobi Branch 0736440659/ 0725599105 Dr. -
Kitui County
A: Population Projections by Special Groups by- Sub-County and by Sex, 2017 Number Children Household Leadership by Subcounty and Sex KITUI COUNTY GENDER DATA SHEET County, Sub - 3 - 5 years 6 -17 years 200 186 county/Age group 177 Total Male Female Total Male Female 171 180 163 154 INTRODUCTION 160 148 Total County 113,972 58,051 55,922 405,482 206,091 199,391 142 139 141 Kitui County covers an area of 30,515 Km2. It borders Machakos and Makueni counties 140 128 128 Mwingi North 17,880 8,949 8,930 56,681 28,533 28,146 118 120 121 to the west, Tana River County to the east, TaitaTaveta to the south, Embu and 120 106 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS Mwingi West 11,290 5,798 5,493 43,976 22,414 21,562 TharakaNithi counties to the north. It is located between latitudes 0°10 South and 3°0 100 87 South and longitudes 37°50 East and 39°0 East. Mwingi Central 16,754 8,565 8,189 55,171 28,150 27,022 Number 80 Kitui West 10,245 5,173 5,071 42,139 21,378 20,761 60 A: POPULATION/HOUSEHOLDS 40 Kitui Rural 11,049 5,688 5,361 42,983 21,935 21,049 20 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUI Kitui Central 12,449 6,381 6,068 48,897 24,623 24,271 A1: Population Projections by sex, 2014-2020 Mwingi Mwingi Mwingi Kitui Kitui Kitui Kitui Kitui Kitui East 14,573 7,280 7,292 48,019 24,555 23,466 Number North West Central West Rural Central East South 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020 Kitui South 19,733 10,216 9,517 67,615 34,503 33,113 COUNTY GENDER DATA SHEET Boys Girls Total 1,075,866 1,086,599 1,097,687 1,108,981 1,120,394 1,141,592 Source: Kenya Population and Housing Census 2009 -
Download List of Physical Locations of Constituency Offices
INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION PHYSICAL LOCATIONS OF CONSTITUENCY OFFICES IN KENYA County Constituency Constituency Name Office Location Most Conspicuous Landmark Estimated Distance From The Land Code Mark To Constituency Office Mombasa 001 Changamwe Changamwe At The Fire Station Changamwe Fire Station Mombasa 002 Jomvu Mkindani At The Ap Post Mkindani Ap Post Mombasa 003 Kisauni Along Dr. Felix Mandi Avenue,Behind The District H/Q Kisauni, District H/Q Bamburi Mtamboni. Mombasa 004 Nyali Links Road West Bank Villa Mamba Village Mombasa 005 Likoni Likoni School For The Blind Likoni Police Station Mombasa 006 Mvita Baluchi Complex Central Ploice Station Kwale 007 Msambweni Msambweni Youth Office Kwale 008 Lunga Lunga Opposite Lunga Lunga Matatu Stage On The Main Road To Tanzania Lunga Lunga Petrol Station Kwale 009 Matuga Opposite Kwale County Government Office Ministry Of Finance Office Kwale County Kwale 010 Kinango Kinango Town,Next To Ministry Of Lands 1st Floor,At Junction Off- Kinango Town,Next To Ministry Of Lands 1st Kinango Ndavaya Road Floor,At Junction Off-Kinango Ndavaya Road Kilifi 011 Kilifi North Next To County Commissioners Office Kilifi Bridge 500m Kilifi 012 Kilifi South Opposite Co-Operative Bank Mtwapa Police Station 1 Km Kilifi 013 Kaloleni Opposite St John Ack Church St. Johns Ack Church 100m Kilifi 014 Rabai Rabai District Hqs Kombeni Girls Sec School 500 M (0.5 Km) Kilifi 015 Ganze Ganze Commissioners Sub County Office Ganze 500m Kilifi 016 Malindi Opposite Malindi Law Court Malindi Law Court 30m Kilifi 017 Magarini Near Mwembe Resort Catholic Institute 300m Tana River 018 Garsen Garsen Behind Methodist Church Methodist Church 100m Tana River 019 Galole Hola Town Tana River 1 Km Tana River 020 Bura Bura Irrigation Scheme Bura Irrigation Scheme Lamu 021 Lamu East Faza Town Registration Of Persons Office 100 Metres Lamu 022 Lamu West Mokowe Cooperative Building Police Post 100 M.