September 2017

Application of stochastic models in predicting Lake Malawi water levels

Stochastic models have proven to be practically fundamental in fields such as science, economics, and business, among others. In Malawi, stochastic models have been used in fisheries to forecast fish catches. Nevertheless, forecasting water levels in major lakes and rivers in Malawi has been given little attention despite the availability of ample historical data. Although previous multichannel seismic surveys revealed...

Author(s): Rodgers Makwinja, Titus Phiri, Ishmael B. M. Kosamu and Chikumbusko C. Kaonga

September 2017

Assessment of groundwater suitability for irrigation in three sub catchments in Upper Athi River Basin, Kenya

Over the years, erratic rainfall pattern coupled with increasing population has led to the reliance on groundwater as an alternative and sustainable source for crop irrigation to meet increasing food demand. Irrigation of crops though essential, if not done with care through good practices and use of quality water can lead to soil salinization and ecological unsustainability. This study was carried out to assess the...

Author(s): Philip Kwabla Attibu, Ebenezer Ashun and George Lartey Young