A Case Of The Diminishing Water Resources In The Mau Forest
Abstract
I set out to carry out a research on the threats of environmental degradation on human security in
Kenya with a focus on the diminishing water reserves of Mau Forest. I was guided by the
following research questions: What are the trends and causes of environmental degradation in
Mau Forest of Kenya? What impact has environmental degradation has on human security in
Mau Forest in Kenya? What measures has the Kenyan government used in its efforts to counter
human insecurities in Mau Forest in Kenya as a result of environmental degradation? Which
were used to formulate my objectives: Analyze the trends and causes of environmental
degradation in Mau Forest in Kenya; assess the impact of environmental degradation on human
security in Mau Forest in Kenya; evaluate the measures that have been used by the Government
of Kenya in its efforts to counter human insecurities in Mau Forest. Basic Needs Approach
theory was adopted to elaborate on the phenomena under investigation while still being applied
as an analytical tool.
Mixed Methods were used as the research design where both qualitative and quantitative
methods were applied. The findings will hopefully enhance existing literature and be beneficial
especially in helping policy makers design strategies and mechanisms to combat human
insecurities realized due to environmental degradation in Mau Forest. Among the
recommendations put forth include, improving the ecological management of Mau catchment
through reforestation, rehabilitation of degraded areas, implementation of sound pollution control
methods and controlled re-settlement. Sustainable resource utilization, development and use of
alternative and renewable resources, sensitization and awareness creation by the government of
Kenya through civic education and awareness programs including management. The researcher
suggested further studies on role of private sector in combating human insecurities as a result of
environmental degradation in the Mau Forest and ways that the Kenyan governments use to
reclaim the Mau region.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
Subject
Water ResourcesRights
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