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: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Optimizing community participation in the management of Yala Wetland Ecosystem, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya: The Yala Hub Framework

Douglas O. Odero
  • Douglas O. Odero
  • School of Environmental Studies, University of Eldoret Box 1125-30100, Eldoret /Retouch Africa International Limited, P. O. Box 69259-00622 Nairobi, Kenya.
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Victor A. O. Odenyo
  • Victor A. O. Odenyo
  • School of Environmental Studies, University of Eldoret Box 1125-30100, Eldoret /Retouch Africa International Limited, P. O. Box 69259-00622 Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 04 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 28 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 January 2022

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