Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 395

Full Length Research Paper

Assessing land use and land cover change using participatory geographical information system (PGIS) approach in Nguruman Sub-catchment, Kajiado north Sub county, Kenya

Malaki Philista Adhiambo
  • Malaki Philista Adhiambo
  • Department of Zoology, National Museums of Kenya, Kenya.
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Geoffrey Kironchi
  • Geoffrey Kironchi
  • Department of Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Veterninary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Stephen Mureithi
  • Stephen Mureithi
  • Department of Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Veterninary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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Vincent Kathumo
  • Vincent Kathumo
  • Department of Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology, College of Agriculture and Veterninary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 21 October 2016
  •  Accepted: 29 November 2016
  •  Published: 31 August 2017

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