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

Climate change adaptation strategies by small-scale farmers in Yatta District, Kenya

Benson Kamau Mburu
  • Benson Kamau Mburu
  • Department of Environmental Education, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
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James Biu Kung’u
  • James Biu Kung’u
  • Department of Environmental Sciences, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
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John Njagi Muriuki
  • John Njagi Muriuki
  • Department of Environmental Education, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844 -00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 05 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 10 August 2015
  •  Published: 30 September 2015

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