Exploring Public Preferences on Possible Reclamation Land Uses for Integrating Post-mine Brownfields into the Planned Urban Landscape

International Journal of Environmental and Health Scieces, Vol. 1, 58-73, 2022 Edwin Oluoch K’oyoo1, Leah Onyango2 and Emmanuel Midheme3 1,2,3Department of Urban & Regional Planning, P.O Box 4389-40103, Kondele, Kisumu – Kenya Corresponding Author Email: edwinkoyoo@gmail.com Abstract Mining activities for various resources usually results into disused, derelict tracts of land within other land uses within […]

Examining and Documenting Spatial Attributes of Post-mine Brownfields in Kisumu City, Kenya

International Journal of Environmental and Health Scieces, Vol. 1, 37-56, 2022 Edwin Oluoch K’oyoo1, Leah Onyango2 and Emmanuel Midheme3 1,2,3,Department of Urban & Regional Planning, P.O Box 4389-40103, Kondele, Kisumu – Kenya Corresponding Author Email: edwinkoyoo@gmail.com Abstract Landscape residues after mine/quarry closure are usually scarred, distressed and disturbed. These landscapes referred to as brownfields are […]

Utilization, Perception and Sources of Knowledge on VCT Services among Youth in Public Diploma Colleges in Nairobi, Kenya

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1), 2018 Joyce Oloo Asuke1, Marion Mutugi2, Yeri Kombe3 1. Technical University of Kenya, P.O. Box 52428 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya. 2. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O. Box 62,000 – 00200, Nairobi, 3. Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), P.O. Box 54840 – 00200, Nairobi […]

Causes and Effects of Poor Solid Waste Management in the Semi-urban Town of Ongata Rongai in Kenya

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1), 2018 Author: George Gitau Chiira Affiliation: Managing Director, Going Green on Sustainability, P.O Box, 8479-00100 – Nairobi, Kenya. Email Address: ggoinggreen@gmail.com Abstract: Solid Waste Management is one of the most neglected area of development in most developing and transition economies of the world. With rapid growth of […]

Sustainable Environment for Kenya’s Common Future: Solid Waste Management Perspective

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1), 2018 By *Anthony M. Wanjohi and **Vincient O. Orioki, *Director of Projects & Research, Kenya Projects Organization, P.O Box 85726, 00200, Nairobi – Kenya. **President of ACO Foundation, P.O Nairobi – Kenya Email of the Corresponding Author: wanjohi@kenpro.org Abstract: The issue of sustainability has continued to occupy […]

Factors Affecting the Use of Environmental Values and Ethics in Solid Waste Management Management in Nairobi County

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1 (1), 2018 Authors: Ogutu Florence Akinyi1, Kimata Dennis2, Kweyu Raphael3 1&2 University of Nairobi – Kenya | 3Kenyatta University, Nairobi – Kenya Corresponding Author E-mail: florence.akinyi@gmail.com Abstract: The Kenyan 2010 constitution guarantees clean and healthy environment which seems to be threatened daily by the increased solid waste […]

Knowledge of Home Based Care of HIV and AIDS Patients in Butula Division, Kenya

International Journal of Environmental and Health Sciences, 1(1),  2018 Author: Benard Wesonga Affiliation: Dr. Wesonga is a medical doctor currently lecturing at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), P.O. Box 190-50100, Kakamega – Kenya Email Address: bwesonga@adeointl.org Abstract: While Home Based Care  (HBC) of HIV/AIDS patients is predominantly gaining recognition in most of developing […]