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View article: Human Rights-Based Approach to Community Development: Insights from a Public–Private Development Model in Kenya
Human Rights-Based Approach to Community Development: Insights from a Public–Private Development Model in Kenya Open
The right to development, an inherent human right for all, emphasizes that all individuals and communities have the right to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from development that ensures the full realization of human rights. In …
View article: Linking human activities to wildfires in Tsavo Conservation Area: a social-ecological study
Linking human activities to wildfires in Tsavo Conservation Area: a social-ecological study Open
Background The Tsavo Conservation Area (TCA) in Kenya has recently experienced severe wildfires, but there is scarce data on the factors contributing to these fires. Aims This study aimed to investigate the connection between human activit…
View article: Weather pattern and wildfire interplay in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya
Weather pattern and wildfire interplay in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya Open
Background In recent years, wildfires have caused devastating destruction in many protected areas globally. The Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya is one such place where wildfires have become more frequent and severe. The incidence of wildf…
View article: Ecology in Africa: historical perspectives, present state and prospects
Ecology in Africa: historical perspectives, present state and prospects Open
Ecology research, education and conservation policies in Africa are heavily influenced by western science and philosophy, resulting in the marginalization of African traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) systems. This legacy persists in p…
View article: Niche Distribution Pattern of Rüppell's Vulture (<i>Gyps rueppellii</i>) and Conservation Implication in Kenya
Niche Distribution Pattern of Rüppell's Vulture (<i>Gyps rueppellii</i>) and Conservation Implication in Kenya Open
Rüppell's vultures are critically endangered, primarily due to anthropogenic activities such as habitat degradation, climate change, and intentional and unintentional poisoning, which have led to the loss of nesting and breeding sites. To …
View article: Analysing policy gaps in protecting avian species from electrocution and power-line collision in Kenya
Analysing policy gaps in protecting avian species from electrocution and power-line collision in Kenya Open
Summary As countries transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, impacts on wildlife, particularly avian species, have become a concern. In Kenya, the effects of human-made infrastructure such as power lines and wind turbines on bird…
View article: Assessing the susceptibility of raptor species to electrocution: A framework for Kenya
Assessing the susceptibility of raptor species to electrocution: A framework for Kenya Open
Developing countries are witnessing rapid expansion of electrical infrastructure to meet increasing energy demands, prompting a critical need to assess the potential impact on avian biodiversity. Leveraging open access data, our study cond…
View article: Decolonising Fire Science by Reexamining Fire Management across Contested Landscapes: A Workshop Approach
Decolonising Fire Science by Reexamining Fire Management across Contested Landscapes: A Workshop Approach Open
In many landscapes worldwide, fire regimes and human–fire interactions were reorganised by colonialism and continue to be shaped by neo-colonial processes. The introduction of fire suppression policies and state-centric property-rights sys…
View article: Interplay of weather patterns and Wildfire in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya.
Interplay of weather patterns and Wildfire in Tsavo Conservation Area, Kenya. Open
Background: Wildfires, in recent years have caused devastating destructions in many parts of the world due to extreme weather conditions. Wildfire trend in Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya is not well understood and published articles on w…
View article: Mapping suitable habitats for globally endangered raptors in Kenya: Integrating climate factors and conservation planning
Mapping suitable habitats for globally endangered raptors in Kenya: Integrating climate factors and conservation planning Open
Raptors face global threats like electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation. Many species remain understudied, and their distribution patterns are unknown. Understanding their current and future distribution is crucial for conser…
View article: Tourism Recovery and Sustainability Post Pandemic: An Integrated Approach for Kenya’s Tourism Hotspots
Tourism Recovery and Sustainability Post Pandemic: An Integrated Approach for Kenya’s Tourism Hotspots Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the tourism industry, leading to global economic and societal disruptions, and a growing risk of a global recession. This project aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on cons…
View article: Developing bird friendly transmission power lines in Kenya
Developing bird friendly transmission power lines in Kenya Open
Background: Kenya's rich wildlife is an important natural resource and is vital to the country's economy. However, rapid infrastructure development in key wildlife areas has threatened the survival of numerous species including raptors. Po…
View article: Distribution and predictive niche modeling of five endangered raptors species in Kenya
Distribution and predictive niche modeling of five endangered raptors species in Kenya Open
Raptors are apex predators threatened globally by electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation. Most species of raptors are understudied and largely unexplored. Top predators like raptors depend on the sustainability of the ecosyst…
View article: The effect of habitat type on population distribution and abundance of Rothschild’s Giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi</i>) in Ruma National Park and Mwea National Reserve in Kenya
The effect of habitat type on population distribution and abundance of Rothschild’s Giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi</i>) in Ruma National Park and Mwea National Reserve in Kenya Open
The Rothschild’s giraffe is currently listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This is attributed to the loss of habitat due to human activities. This study examined the effect of habitat type on p…
View article: The forest avifauna of Arabuko Sokoke Forest and adjacent modified habitats
The forest avifauna of Arabuko Sokoke Forest and adjacent modified habitats Open
Arabuko Sokoke Forest (ASF) is the largest area of coastal forest remaining in East Africa and a major Important Bird Area in mainland Kenya. The study analysed data from point count surveys over 15 months in three land use types; primary …
View article: Climate-Induced Food Crisis in Africa: Integrating Policy and Adaptation
Climate-Induced Food Crisis in Africa: Integrating Policy and Adaptation Open
Climate change threatens development and economic growth in Africa. It increases risks for individuals and governments with unprecedented negative impacts on agriculture. Specifically, climate change presents a major threat to food securit…
View article: Rothschild Giraffe occurrence records observed at Mwea National Reserve in Central part of Kenya
Rothschild Giraffe occurrence records observed at Mwea National Reserve in Central part of Kenya Open
This publication presents a set of occurrence records of Rothschild’s giraffe observed at Mwea National Reserve in Central part of Kenya between March 2017 and November 2017. The study lists all the Rothschild’s giraffes observed and their…
View article: Rothschild’s Giraffe occurrence records observed at Ruma National Park in the South Western part of Kenya
Rothschild’s Giraffe occurrence records observed at Ruma National Park in the South Western part of Kenya Open
This publication presents a set of occurrence records of Rothschild’s giraffe observed at Ruma National Park in the South Western part of Kenya between March 2017 and April 2018. The study lists all the Rothschild’s giraffes observed and t…
View article: Implications of Climate Change to Niche Patterns of Rothschild’s Giraffe in Africa
Implications of Climate Change to Niche Patterns of Rothschild’s Giraffe in Africa Open
The distribution of species is strongly influenced by habitat quality and its changes over time. Climate change has been identified as one of the major drivers of habitat loss, threatening the survival of many range-restricted animal speci…
View article: Bee diversity and floral resources along a disturbance gradient in Kaya Muhaka Forest and surrounding farmlands of coastal Kenya
Bee diversity and floral resources along a disturbance gradient in Kaya Muhaka Forest and surrounding farmlands of coastal Kenya Open
Bees provide important pollination services that maintain native plant populations and ecosystem resilience, which is critical to the conservation of the rich and endemic biodiversity of Kaya forests along the Kenyan Coast. This study exam…