• Investigation of the Effect Of Ce3+ Doping on The Luminescent Properties of Baal2o4:Ce3+. 

  Moturi, Maxwell (University of Embu, 2019)

  Discovery and invention of different luminescent material has greatly contributed to the growth of the global economy, especially the technology. Different elements especially the lanthanides have been research in terms ...
• Investigating Nitrate Variation In The University Of Embu Dams” Pascaline Serem 

  Serem, Pascaline (University of Embu, 2017)

  Atmospheric deposition of inorganic nitrogen (mainly in the form of NO3) has dramatically increased because of the extensive use of nitrogenous fertilizers and the huge combustion of fossil fuels.as a result, concentrations ...
• Factors Affecting Perfomance of Sand Dams in Nzambani Ward, Kyanika/Maluma Sublocation, Kitui County 

  Mutindi, Zipporah (University of Embu, 2017)

  A Sand dam is a structure built on river to store excess water in rainy seasons for use in drought seasons. They are suited for semi-arid areas. Globally, they are found in Japan, India, Mexico, Australlia, Thailand, SW ...
• Assessment of Factors Limiting Organic Vegetable Farming in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County 

  Mwagati, K. Alice (University of Embu, 2017)

  Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
• Assessment of Factors Limiting Organic Vegetable Farming in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County 

  Mwagati, K. Alice (University of Embu, 2017)

  Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
• Population Growth Has Detrimental Impact on Water Quality of River Ruvingaci, Embu County, Kenya 

  Okubala, Harriet Osinya (University of Embu, 2017)

  Embu town has undergone unprecedented growth in population through rural urban migration and the institutions in the area. The increasing population and rapid urbanization has aggravated huge demands for clean water, but ...
• Treated Wastewater Disposal as a Determinant of Water Quality in River Ruvingaci in Manyatta Subcounty, Embu County” 

  Robert, Geofrey Kasyoka (University of Embu, 2017)

  Dumping sewage into water bodies such as rivers not only creates a human health hazard but also negatively disrupts the river ecosystem. Pollution causes the quality of the water to deteriorate and affect aquatic ecosystems. ...
• Impact of Physical Infrastructure Development on Water Turbidity at University of Embu 

  Ngugi, Harun Kingori (University of Embu, 2017)

  It has been globally recognized that human activities and land use developments have had significant impacts on water quality through pollution and sedimentation, with the attendant effects of reducing utility for human ...
• Knowledge and Practise of Selected Integrated Soil Infertility Management Techniques in Embu West Sub-County 

  Kosgey, J. Emmah (University of Embu, 2017)

  Soil fertility reduction due to soil nutrient depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge sustainable development of agriculture. Despite the ability of ISFM to improve soil fertility, less has been done towards ...
• Factors Undermining Water Pollution in Embu Town 

  Miguya, Auma Sharon (University of Embu, 2017)

  Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to the entire world at large. Degradation of surface and groundwater sources has been an inherent consequence of economic development and remedial action ...
• Determining Phosphates Levels on Water in University of Embu Dam One and Five 

  Manyara, Paul Oroko (University of Embu, 2017)

  Water quality deterioration has become a worldwide problem in the recent years. Understanding the causes of this deterioration will help in prevention and remediation of the water quality deterioration. This project aimed ...
• Enhancing Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties on Humic Nitisols Using Residue Mulch and Tillage in Kirege, Tharaka-Nithi 

  Omenda, Jane Akoth (University of Embu, 2017)

  Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ...
• Challenges in Alleviating Water Scarcity in Mutonguni Ward, Kitui County 

  Kithendu, Brigite Maria (University of Embu, 2017)

  Water scarcity have become rampant worldwide especially in ASAL, s due to climate change and increased population where about two billion people live in water scarce areas. Efforts to alleviate water scarcity have born no ...
• Assessment of Strategies for Coping with Water Scarcity under Smallholder Cropping Systems in Kilome Area, Makueni County 

  Mutisya, Mary Mwende (University of Embu, 2017)

  The issue of water scarcity and its impact on small-holder farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Kenya. With high population geared in rural areas most people depend on agriculture for livelihood. ...
• Using Fog Water Harvesting As a Source of Water For Domestic Use 

  Kiprop, Ruth Jepkoech (University of Embu, 2017)

  Fog collection is collection of water from fog using large pieces of vertical canvas to make the fog condense into droplets of water and flow down towards a trough below the fog fence. Collection of fog water is a simple ...
• Benefits Of Indigenous Trees Species for Restoration of Moist Forests, Mt. Kenya 

  Livana, Asila Neville (University of Embu, 2018)

  Natural forests in Kenyan are important national assets that play critical roles in the economy while offering a range of ecological services. The early assault on natural forests involved clearing thousands of hectares ...
• Wastewater Recycling And Re-Use As Solution To Water Stress In 

  Mwanyumba, Habert (University of Embu, 2017)

  Water stress as defined by the (European environment agency 2014) occurs when the demand for water during a certain period of time exceeds the available amount or poor quality exceeds its use. Water recycling is reusing ...
• Coping Strategies Addressing Water Shortages in Kiritiri Area in Mbeere Sub-County, Embu County 

  Ndu’ngu, Nyakio Eliud (University of Embu, 2017)

  The study aimed at identifying the appropriate mitigation measures to curb water shortage at Kiritiri area in Mbeere Sub County. The study purposed to identify the causes deteriorating the water resources hence leading to ...
• Utilization of Rice Husks in Mwea Irragation Scheme 

  Ekom, Ekalale Patrick (University of Embu, 2017)

  Rice production in many regions of the world has resulted in a high influx of organic wastes (husks) to the environments due to dumping and burning. This is because most of the farmers cannot properly make use of these ...
• Extent of Non-Revenue Water To Water Service Providers in Embu County 

  Shiyayo, Linda (University of Embu, 2017)

  The importance of freshwater resource to man' s survival on earth cannot be over emphasized. It permeates through all aspects of man' s life on earth. From its use as drinking water, for food production, for washing ...

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