Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya Irene Mwakesi, Raphael Wahome, Daniel Ichang'i; Affiliations Irene Mwakesi 1 Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace & Environmental Studies (WMI), College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 29053-00625 Nairobi, Kenya ...

Research on the impacts of mining on the environment was conducted on nine purposive selected mining sites in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The …

TTU Location. Taita Taveta University (TTU) is a fast-growing Institution located in Taita Taveta County on Voi-Mwatate road, about 8 kilometers from the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. It lies in a serene environment bordering Tsavo East National Park on the east and Tsavo West National Park on the North West, the home of the Red elephants.

Ronnice is presently enrolled as a Master's student in Environmental Engineering at Taita Taveta University in Kenya, having previously obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mining and Mineral ...

Lake Chala, Taita Taveta County. Lake Chala, Taita Taveta County. Lake Chala, Taita Taveta County. Lake Chala, Taita Taveta County. Next to the Lake with the . 5. Catch the views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Since Taita Taveta county is close to Tanzania, you will most likely spot Mount Kilimanjaro. We were fortunate enough to stay at River Lumi ...

Establishing an operational solid waste recycling management system in Taita Taveta county . Size of grant: USD 239,800 Purpose of CFP: This CFP seeks to identify a suitable implementing partner that will support the county government of Taita Taveta to upgrade its waste recovery facility and support the involvement of women and …

The study was performed in Taita–Taveta County covering an area between the towns of Voi and Taveta (Fig. 1), with a documented baobab population (Maundu 1999). The number, state and distribution of baobabs, however, were unknown as was knowledge on the use levels and importance of baobab for livelihoods of local communities.

The scenic Taita-Taveta region harbors a wealth of historical monuments commemorating the battles that took place during World War I. These hallowed memorials are spread throughout villages in Bura, Salaita, Voi, and Maktau. Mwashoti Bridge, Maili 27, is one of these features. Mwashoti is a corrupted name from an Order issued by German …

The Taita people, also known as the Wataita, are a Kenyan tribe residing in the Taita-Taveta County. With their unique language, Taita, which belongs to the Bantu languages, they have a rich cultural heritage that dates back centuries. Historically, the Taita tribe's traditional practices were deeply ingrained in their way of life.

development of Taita-Taveta County and Kenya as a country. (e) Highlighting the potential of mining in Taita-Taveta for the development of the area. (f) Documenting and …

Data was gathered from, Mwatate Sub-county, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Structured questionnaires were administered through mobile technology, to randomly selected respondents from 173 out of 990 s, followed by a one-on-one focused discussions with Key Informants. Both groups were purposively selected.

Taita Taveta Dec 29, 2022 The 28,000-acre sanctuary hosts the Taita Hills Resort and Spa and Salt Lick Safari Lodges and plans to plant trees within the wildlife ecosystem in a bid to combat climate change. After enjoying a safari experience within the sanctuary, the guests are then invited to take part in the noble exercise where their …

Data was gathered from, Mwatate Sub-county, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Structured questionnaires were administered through mobile technology, to randomly selected respondents from 173 out of 990 s, followed by a one-on-one focused discussions with Key Informants. Both groups were purposively selected.

Taita-Taveta County, a region considered ground zero in the WW1 East Africa Campaign, to date retains the scars of the ancient battle. ... "This will help set a firm foundation that will lead to full exploitation of our tourism assets. The county will move to secure and preserve our sites and help market them to the world.

Taita Taveta County Treasury P.O.Box 1066-80304, Wundanyi, KENYA. Tel: 0788 186 436/0718 988 717 The document is also available on the County Government website: 2021 County Fiscal Strategy Paper ii FOREWORD

local people fully benefit from the venture. For instance majority of the people in Taita Taveta County still live below the poverty line despite the fact that the homestays concept has been in existence in the county since 1989 and the highest number of homestay accommodation is found in this region.

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This lies approximately 305 kilometres (190 mi), by road southeast of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. The coordinates of the town are:3°23'44.0"S, 37°40'34.0"E (Latitude:-3.395565; Longitude:37.676113). In addition to Mount Kilimanjaro, Taveta also enjoys proximity to Lake Chala, a volcanic freshwater lake of extraordinary depth.

Elected leaders and professionals, meeting in Nairobi on 23rd October 2010 under the umbrella of Taita-Taveta Professional Forum Trust, () identified minerals as one of the most important resources in the county. They also lamented that exploitation of the minerals has hitherto not benefited the people of the …

Taita Taveta County is one of the 47 counties of Kenya. It lies approximately 200 km northwest of Mombasa and 360 km southeast of Nairobi city. According to KNBS, Taita Taveta as a population of 284,657, the population ... lack of entrepreneurial and business skills has hampered exploitation of available opportunities. This is largely ...

The Taita-Taveta Circuit, Experience a combination of Tsavo and Taita Hills wildlife sanctuary. Live the experience of an unforgettable safari. The Taita Hills are a large series of mountains located in Taita – Taveta County. They are the most northerly of what are known as the Eastern Arc Mountains that stretch all the way into Tanzania.

This study focuses on the artisanal and small-scale gemstone mining community in TaitaTaveta County with the objective of assessing their demographic profile and how their lives have been affected by the mining activities. The County is endowed with a wide variety of some of the rarest gemstone in the world. These include the famous Tsavorite, Ruby, …

attracted people from all over Kenya and East Africa to Taita, but only a few locals participate, largely benefiting only brokers, middlemen, and other players along the …

I. W. Mwakesi et al. DOI: 10.4236/jep.2020.1111062 987 Journal of Environmental Protection 1. Introduction Taita-Taveta County is rich with a wide variety of minerals in the world [1]

School of Mines and Engineering, Taita Taveta University, P.O. Box 635-80300, Voi, Kenya E-mail: 123risecentury@gmail ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article history: Received 14 September 2021 Received in revised form 20 May 2022 Accepted 30 August 2022 Available online 10 January 2023 Mkuki mining area, in Taita Taveta, is …

taita taveta task 1 The main rivers in the County are the Tsavo, Lumi and Voi rivers . Mzima springs is the major water supplier to Voi town and Mombasa City, while small springs and streams include Njukini, Njoro kubwa, Kitobo, Sanite, Maji Wadeni, Humas Springs and Lemonya Springs.

Taita Taveta holds a special place in the First World War East African campaign, as it was one of the scenes of clashes between the British and Germans in the region. In fact, many of the battlefields, such as Salaita Hill, remain largely undisturbed, with bunkers and trenches still visible. A tour of Salaita Hill reveals its strategic position ...

Artisanal mining is an important source of income for many people in Taita Taveta County, which is rich in gemstones including Tsavorites, rubies, sapphires, …

The study was performed in Taita–Taveta County covering an area between the towns of Voi and Taveta (Fig. 1), with a documented baobab population (Maundu 1999). The number, state and distribution of baobabs, however, were unknown as was knowledge on the use levels and impor-tance of baobab for livelihoods of local communities.

Taita Taveta County is one of the six counties located in the coastal region and is approximately 200km North West of the coastal city of Mombasa and 360km South East of Nairobi the capital City of Kenya. The county covers an area of 17,084.1Km2 with 10,649.9 Km2 (62.3 per cent) being within Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks.

The study areas were Kamtonga and Mkuki in Taita Taveta County (TTC), located in the Coastal region of Kenya. The population of Taita Taveta County is 340,671 (KNBS, 2019) having grown from 284,657 in 2009. Mwatate Sub County population has an estimate of 1.95% of the county population which has grown to

Mkuki mining area, in Taita Taveta, is located in a region with high-value gemstones, industrial minerals, and natural resources. The area experiences harsh climatic conditions, with an average annual rainfall of 440 mm and temperatures around 30°C. This study sought to provide food solutions to artisanal miners in an area with high poverty …

Research on the impacts of mining on the environment was conducted on nine purposive selected mining sites in Kamtonga and Mkuki, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The FOLCHI method was adopted to quantify the environmental impact of mining activities in gemstone mining sites. The affected environment surrounding the pits was broken …

Based on the research findings, recommendations have been made on ways of maximizing the potential of mining in Taita-Taveta for local and national …

and secondary forests are typical for the Taita Hills. Taveta and the lowlands are characterized by ASAL vegetation – grasslands, woodlands and shrub lands with Savannah species [14]. A. Location, size and administration Taita Taveta County is one of the seven Counties in the Coast Province. It is situated at latitude between 2046'N and ...

This study sought answers on: "how mining activities have affected communities' livelihoods?". Data was gathered from, Mwatate Sub-county, Taita Taveta …