June 2024

Assessing future changes in extremes precipitations indices in Ouémé River basin at Bétérou (Benin, West Africa)

Understanding changes in precipitation intensity and frequency indices plays an important role in flood risk mitigation and water resource management. The objective of this paper is to assess future changes in extreme precipitation indices in the Oueme River basin at Bétérou compared to the reference period. To achieve this, the paper uses the ISIMIP approach to improve the usability of regional climate...

Author(s): Biao Iboukoun Eliézer, , Obada Ezéchiel and Alamou Adéchina Eric  

June 2024

Groundwater pollution and climate change vulnerability in Kenya: A review

Groundwater is a significant water source for agriculture, industry, and domestic use. In Kenya, pollution and unprecedented climate change vulnerability threaten the sustainability of groundwater sources. Climate change has intensified frequent droughts, leading to water shortages and access to clean water. This research study review identifies the causes of groundwater pollution and distribution of surface water and...

Author(s): Innocent Osoro Ngare, James Karanja, Susan Maina and Salome Gikonyo