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International Journal of Development and Sustainability Online ISSN: 2168-8662 – www.isdsnet.com/ijds Volume 3 Number 6 (2014): Pages 1326-1339 ISDS Article ID: IJDS14031601
Factors influencing adoption of sustainable water resource management practices in upper and middle Mara River Basin, Kenya J.G. Mwangi 1*, K.N. Ondimu 2, G. Owuor 3, G.W. Eshiamwata 1, G.O. Obwoyere Department of Natural Resources, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya Department of Geography, Egerton University, P.O. Box 536-20115, Egerton, Njoro, Kenya 3 African Economic Research Consortium, P.O. Box 62882-00200, Nairobi, Kenya 1 2
Abstract Availability of water in desirable quantities and qualities for basic human needs and its use in production is an issue of local, national and global concern. Its availability or scarcity during the prolonged dry spells affects socioeconomic wellbeing and environmental sustainability. Increased water demand accompanied with unsustainable use during the dry season has drastically affected the regular flow of many rivers. A study was carried out to understand the adoption of sustainable water management practices in Amalo and Mulot Locations. The influences of community institutions on adoption of sustainable water management practices were assessed. Tree planting, roof catchment and water demand management practices were major water management practices in use. Multiple regression revealed that there was a significant influence of households’ membership in Water Users Association on adoption of sustainable water resource management practices (β=0.214, p