| dc.contributor.author | Ooko, G. O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Masenge, E | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gitari, F. K., | |
| dc.contributor.author | Oduor, F.D.O., | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mavuti, K. M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wandiga, S.O., | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kariuki, D.K., | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-06-27T07:08:16Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2013-06-27T07:08:16Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/40857 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Nairobi Rivers have deteriorated over time due to rapid population growth,
urbanization, industrialization coupled with poor urban planning. The water is
currently considered unfit for human use thaugh it continues to be used for
urban agriculture and drinking at Athi River where Nairobi Rivers drain thus
exposing human to a risk of adverse hiealth effects. Water was collected from
14 sites 0101'19 the three rivers and enclysed for physiccl-chemicclpcrcme ter-s,
pesticides, PCBs, and coliforms, Benthic mccroinver-rebrctes were also
investigated. Most of the investigated parameters were above the
recommended levels by NEN\A and 'NHO "for dripking water. Low diversity of
benthic macroinvertebrates .. was a good indication o.f. p. oor water quality. This
calls for a serious government intervention in order to meet the Millennium
Development Goals MDGs | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.title | The Nairobi river basin programme; assessment of the Nairobi rivers | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |
| local.publisher | Department of zoology, University of Nairobi | en |
| local.publisher | Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi | en |
