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Item Impact of aquaculture development on water quality of fish ponds in gatundu North and south sub-counties, Kenya(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2019-06) Ngugi, CC; Kitur, Esther; Wairimu, Theuri Olive; Mwangi, BM; Nzeve, JKAquaculture development in Kenya has increased in the recent past due to Government support, however, information on its influence on water quality is scanty. This study looked at the influence of fish culture on water quality in fish ponds. Water samples were collected from pond inlets and fish ponds and physico-chemical parameters analyzed. Means of measured parameters at the pond inlets were; Temp(21.27±3.31 °C), DO(4.45±0.73mg/l), EC(27.38±17.21µS/cm), TDS(368.61±135.21mg/l), pH(7.31±0.45), N-NO3(2.06±2.38mg/l) and PO4-P(0.29±0.41mg/l) while mean values inside the ponds were; Temp (23.58±3.85 °C), DO(4.89±1.09mg/L), EC(34.63±19.50µScm-1) TDS(493.13±136.67mg/l), pH(7.68±0.50), NO3(2.76±2.35mg/L) and PO4-P (1.71±1.50mg/L). Values of measured parameters were within acceptable limits for aquaculture as per WHO standards. All parameters significantly increased in pond water as compared to inlet water showing that aquaculture was contributing to deterioration of the water quality in fishponds. This calls for effluent treatment, regular monitoring and sensitization of farmers on good aquaculture practices.Item Spatio-temporal dynamics of land use practices on rivers in tropical regions: A case study of Ruiru and Ndarugu Basins, Kiambu County, Kenya(2017-03) Mwangi, Wambugu; Isaiah, Nyandega; Shadrack, KıthiiaLand use dynamics are known to cause considerable modifications to the environment with broad and sometimes severe impacts on water quality and aquatic natural resources. In this study, the impacts of land use practices on water quality were estimated during the dry and wet seasons in Ruiru and Ndarugu Rivers, Kenya using remote sensing, geographic information systems and statistical techniques. A total of 12 sampling sites associated with three different land use types (forest, agriculture and urban) were selected. All water quality parameters were measured in situ in two dry seasons and two wet seasons and subjected to Kruskal Wallis statistical analyses. Significant variations were seen in water quality parameters between land use types. Higher temperatures were associated with urban dominated sub-basins, while dissolved oxygen was highest in forest sites. Turbidity was highest in agricultural sites and lowest in forested sites, but pH did not differ significantly across all sites. Seasonal impacts were recorded for most water quality parameters tested in all land use types, with agriculture and urban land use showing stronger impacts on water quality in the wet season than in the dry season. This study indicates that both agricultural and urban land use are key factors that affect water quality change. Land-use specific water conservation measures should be enhanced to limit both point and non-point sources of pollution in the study areaItem Influences of land use/cover on water quality in the upper and middle reaches of River Njoro, Kenya(Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2007) Muchiri, Mucai; Shivoga, William A.; Kibichi, Samuel; Odanga, Jethro; Miller, Scott N.; Baldyga, Tracy J.; Enanga, Eric M.; Gichaba, Maina C.Item Macroinvertebrate assemblages as biological indicators of water quality in the Moiben River, Kenya(African Journal of Aquatic Science, 2010-01) Muchiri, Muchai; Raburu, P.O.; Masese, F. O.