July 2025

Perceived health risk associated with living in close proximity to waste disposal site: The case of Dompoase landfill, Kumasi

Many countries in Africa have poor solid waste management systems, which pose health risks to people living in close proximity. This study aimed to map the boundaries of the Dompoase landfill site in Kumasi, conduct proximity analysis using a geographic information system (GIS), and investigate perceived health risks associated with living nearby. A total of 400 questionnaires were randomly administered to residents of...

Author(s): Frank O. Tandoh, Alhassan Sulemana, Kwadwo A. Boateng, Phyllis A. Ofori, Daniel O. Appiah and Sandra Gyimah

July 2025

Farmers practices, pesticide use, pest and disease dynamics in smallholder potato farming systems in Kuresoi South, Nakuru, Kenya

Globally, potato farming faces various challenges, such as pest infestations, diseases, and environmental risks associated with pesticide use. This study assessed farmers' practices, pesticide use, disease, and pest incidence using a questionnaire administered to 31 respondents. The respondents, 77% of whom were aged between 36 and 60 years, had diverse educational backgrounds and occupations. Ten diseases were...

Author(s): Benson K. Langat, Flora N. Namu and Ann G. Ngari