Essays about: "land in kenya"

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1. 1. Wells of Conflict : A Qualitative Study on How Groundwater Scarcity Affects Communal Conflict

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Rebecca Ander; [2024]
   Keywords : Groundwater; Water Scarcity; Communal Conflict; Ethnic Conflict; Kenya;

   Abstract : The topic of whether resource scarcity affects conflict has for long been debated in the field  of peace and conflict studies. This study aimed to understand if there is a correlation between groundwater scarcity and communal conflict by answering the research question ‘How does groundwater scarcity affect communal violence in the Arid and Semi-Arid Land of Kenya’. READ MORE

3. 2. The Impact of Global Warming on Wind Power Potential in the Greater Horn of Africa

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Bromwel Apondi; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : Near-surface wind speed; the Greater Horn of Africa; ERA5; Wind power density; CORDEX-Africa;

   Abstract : The wind speed variability and wind power potential in the Greater Horn of Africa is analyzed in this study to fill a knowledge gap regarding if wind power can be used more as a source of energy for the region. This is investigated based on reanalysis data from ERA5, observed wind speeds, CORDEX-Africa regional climate models (RCMs) for future projections and a literature review. READ MORE

4. 3. ASSESSING MICROBIAL COMMUNITY RESPONSES IN A CHEMICALLY STRESSED FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Nicolai Laufer; [2023-06-21]
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   Abstract : Microbial communities represent the fundamental cornerstones of riverine ecosystems because they are involved in numerous processes which mediate ecosystem services. However, riverine ecosystems are currently massively altered by a variety of anthropogenic activities which includes changes in landuse and chemical pollution. READ MORE

5. 4. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

   Author : Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
   Keywords : Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

   Abstract : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. READ MORE

6. 5. Ecosystem services from woody vegetation in East African rangelands

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Anna Linnéa Elisabeth Swärd; [2023]
   Keywords : dryland ecosystems; rangelands; rangelands; woody vegetation; restoration; Karamoja; West Pokot; pastoralists; agro-pastoralists; East Africa;

   Abstract : Drylands cover nearly half of the Earth's land surface and are dominated by croplands and rangelands. Dryland ecosystems worldwide are affected by land degradation. Increased population pressure, climate change and unsustainable land use threaten essential ecosystem services and adversely impact people’s livelihoods and well-being. READ MORE