African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Enhancing benefits from biomass wastes within small-medium scale coffee processing factories in Kiambu County, Kenya

Gituma Kanyiri
  • Gituma Kanyiri
  • Department of Environmental Studies and Community Development, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Fuchaka Waswa
  • Fuchaka Waswa
  • Department of Agricultural Resources Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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  •  Received: 02 November 2016
  •  Accepted: 13 February 2017
  •  Published: 30 April 2017

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