Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Author "Mburu, DM"
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The role of sand dams in water supply in arid areas (Machakos, district - Kenya)
Mburu, DM (Department of Agricultural Economics, 1989)In the arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya, inadequate water supply is a majbr constraint to development and various methods have been attempted to increase the water supply. In this project, a case study was carried out ... -
A study of soil erosion associated with new settlement in the Longonot-Kijabe area of Kenya, and proposals for its control
Mburu, DM (University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 1983-06)Due to high population growth and scarcity of arable land in Kenya, people have been forced to settle on land which is marginal for cropping on account of low and unreliable rainfall, steep slopes or poor soils, ...