Denis Kamau Proposal
Denis Kamau Proposal
COUNTY, KENYA.
By
Signature…………………………………… Date……………………………..
A Research Project Proposal Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Environmental Education) in the School of Environmental
Studies in Kenyatta University.
Supervisor:
Signature…………………………………… Date……………………………..
NOVEMBER 2018
ABSTRACT
Githurai is an estate located at the border of Kiambu County and Nairobi County. It is one of
the highly populated estates in Kiambu County, with approximately 600,000 people. The
purpose of the study is to assess the disposal and collection of wastes in Githurai market. The
study will also determine the associated impacts of the waste in the market. This is geared
towards employing better waste disposal and collection strategies to ensure that it doesn’t
have adverse effect on the high population and on the land. The sources of the ever piling
garbage will be determined and suggestions on the proper management of the waste will be
suggested. The design of this study will be descriptive and it will involve administration of
questionnaires which will be distributed to various groups. The groups will involve: market
vendors and customers, business owners located next to the market, and households located
near the market. A sample size of 40 will be used in this study, with the ratio of distribution
of market vendor questionnaires: business enterprise questionnaires: household
questionnaires being 4:3:1. This will result in 20 market vendor questionares, 15business
enterprise questionares and 5 household questionnaires. Interviews will also be used together
with the use of observations and photographs.
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Contents
LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................................................... v
ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................... vi
DEFINITION OF TERMS .......................................................................................................................... vii
SECTION ONE .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background information ..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Research Questions............................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Research Objectives ............................................................................................................ 2
1.5 Research Hypothesis ........................................................................................................... 2
1.6 Justification ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.7 Conceptual framework ....................................................................................................... 3
SECTION TWO ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Literature Review .................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 GIS Application in Coordinating Solid Waste Collection .................................................. 4
2.3 Spatial Planning and Waste Management ........................................................................... 4
2.4 Organic Waste Management in the World .......................................................................... 5
2.5 Organic Waste Management in Africa ................................................................................ 5
2.6 Organic Waste Management in Kenya ............................................................................... 6
2.7 National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) ................................................... 6
2.8 Research gap ....................................................................................................................... 7
SECTION THREE ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Study Area .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Study Design ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Population ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Sampling Procedures........................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Sample Size ......................................................................................................................... 8
3.6 Instruments .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.7 Data Collection Procedure ................................................................................................ 10
3.8 Data Analysis .................................................................................................................... 10
References ............................................................................................................................................ 11
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Appendix І: Questionnaires .................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix II: Work Plan ........................................................................................................................ 18
Appendix III: Budget ............................................................................................................................ 19
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
Figure 3. Budget…………………………………………………………..19
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ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
MSW Municipal Solid Waste
UN United Nations
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Organic waste- Also known as green waste is the material that is biodegradable and comes
from a plant or an animal. It is mostly made up of vegetable and fruit debris, paper, bones,
and human waste which lots quickly.
Hazardous waste- This is the waste material that is flammable, toxic, reactive or corrosive.
Hazardous waste mostly comes from industries and it involves chemicals.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) - This is the waste collected from commercial institutions,
businesses, residences and institutions such as hospitals and schools.
Garbage- This is the waste material that is discarded by human beings usually due to lack of
use, which are produced during cooking and storage of vegetables, meat and fruits.
Waste management- this is the process of collection, transportation, disposal, recycling and
monitoring of waste.
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SECTION ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A study by UN-Habitat together with imperial college London, suggests that organic waste
forms the largest proportion of the average waste generated in towns and cities in the world.
The study was set up to collect data for low income, middle income and high income
individuals, all within the same frame. The results after the study indicated that in high
income areas, organic wastes contributed to 29% of the total waste generated; in middle areas
it contributed to 54% of the waste and in low income areas it contributed 63% of the waste
generate. (Anne Scheinberg, 2010)
In Public Facilities and Services Goals, waste management falls under goal number 7, which
is, ‘Ensuring environmental sustainability’. This is to be achieved through mandatory
collection, adequate survive, landfill capacity, solid waste diversion, municipal waste
reduction, municipal reuse, commercial recycling among others. (Hayward, 2017)
In Kenya, solid waste is managed by the county government while other wastes are dealt with
by the private parties and other entities involved. Before the environmental management and
coordination act (1999) was enacted, the Local Authorities (LAs) had monopoly control over
sanitation and solid waste management services in Kenya, mainly provided under the Local
Government Act (CAP 265) and Public Health Act (CAP 242)
Food waste is the largest proportion of solid waste generated in Nairobi. Some private
companies and the Nairobi City Council provide solid waste management services to high
income areas and middle income areas. The low income areas which include the slums and
other unplanned settlements which inhabit 55-60% of the Nairobi residents receive
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inadequate waste collection services. Community Based Organizations (CBOs) have opted to
take up the responsibility.
Creation of awareness can help a lot in ensuring that the residents maintain cleanliness in the
market.
1.6 Justification
Githurai town is one of the highly populated towns in Kenya. It inhabits most of the people
working in Nairobi city. Githurai town is preferred due to ease of access to the Thika Super-
highway and the Rift Valley Railway which offers alternative means of transport to the city.
Another reason why people prefer to live in Githurai is because the matatus and buses operate
on a 24hour basis. This provides sufficient transport to everyone even those working during
night shifts. Houses are also relatively cheaper compared to most of the estates, with a one
bedroom house going for around Ksh7000 compared to other area where it can go up to
Ksh15,000.
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The increased population in Githurai consequently results to increased demand for food. This
will further result to increased farm-produce businesses in the market. The more people
conduct business the more waste they generate.
The study will help determine factors causing the rapid waste generation in the market. It will
also try to get the ways to control the generation of waste and get more efficient ways to
manage the waste. When an efficient way is established, the mobility within the market will
be increased. The organic waste can also be used in biogas production, hence minimizing on
some energy costs by the residents. The waste can also be used to make compost man8ure
which can be provided to the farmers so as to increase their produce and serve the residents
of Githurai 45 even better. There are many jobless residents living in Githurai hence the
whole process of collection and disposal of organic waste would create more job
opportunities. After the study in Githurai, several other urban centres with similar
characteristics would adopt the same trend so as to come up with clean centres altogether.
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SECTION TWO
2.1 Introduction
This is the section where a comparison between my study findings and studies of other
researchers is made. In comparing different studies, I hope to bring a clear understanding of
my study. The use of other relevant written literature will also help to ensure a good
understanding of the organic waste menace in various parts of the world. My literature review
is from different sources which include books, journals, newspapers, websites and other
relevant sources.
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2.4 Organic Waste Management in the World
According to the United Nations (UN), between now and 2025, the world population will
increase by 20% to reach 8 billion inhabitants. Moreover, by 2050, the total population will
be around 9.5 billion, unless specific control measures are broadly adopted. It is important to
note that 97% of this growth will happen in Asia and Africa, which includes some of the
economically strained countries that have the least capability to absorb it. (Mavropoulos,
2013)
This growth also will boost urbanization of the population (urban population is expected to be
around 65% of the total population after 2040), and the creation of extended zones of poverty
around and inside megacities. The number of inhabitants of slums will be double around
2025 and will reach 1.5 billion (Mavropoulos, 2013)
Besides overpopulation, a remarkable increase in Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDP/c)
especially in developing countries is on its way. In 2025, world production will have doubled
in relation to 2005. By 2050 the world production may again have doubled compared to
2025. The global average GDP/c around 2025 will be more or less one and a half times the
current one, and it may be fourfold around 2050 (Mavropoulos, 2013)
They include
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Local, regional and national legislation,
Educational factors,
Technological developments,
Human resource deployment,
Financial constraints.
Some of the largest African cities like Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Lagos, Cairo and
Johannesburg are experiencing population growth trends that are primarily fuelled by high
levels of migration. This has led to the increased production of solid waste in these cities,
with waste-collection systems as a result becoming inefficient, so that the cities lose their
attractiveness. Proper sanitary landfills are still lacking in most African cities and waste is
often thrown around in heaps (Palczynski, 2002)
Undertake and coordinate research, investigation and surveys, collect, collate and
disseminate information on the findings of such research, investigations or surveys.
Mobilize and monitor the use of financial and human resources for environmental
management.
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Identify projects and programs for which environmental audit or environmental
monitoring must be conducted under this Act.
Monitor and assess activities, including activities being carried out by relevant lead
agencies, in order to ensure that the environment is not degraded by such activities.
Management objectives must be adhered to and adequate early warning on
impending environmental emergencies is given.
Undertake, in cooperation with relevant lead agencies, programmes intended to
enhance environmental education and public awareness, about the need for sound
environmental management, as well as for enlisting public support and encouraging
the effort made by other entities in that regard.
Publish and disseminate manual codes or guidelines relating to environmental
management and prevention or abatement of environmental degradation.
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SECTION THREE
3.0 METHODOLOGY
This section describes the methods of data collection that will be employed in the intended
research.
3.3 Population
The population of Githurai Town has rapidly grown since the initialization of Thika Super-
Highway. The high population can also be attributed to the affordable housing units in the
area. Kiuu sub-location from where the town largely falls is inhabited with a population
density of 11,098 people according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census.
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I will adopt the Cochran’s Formula:
𝑍 2 𝑝𝑞
𝑛0 =
e2
Where;
n= sample size
Z2= the abscissa of the normal curve that cuts off an area at the trails
q= also 1-p, the value of Z and which is found in statistical table and contains the area under
the normal curve
3.6 Instruments
The research will employ these types of instruments during data collection:
3.61 Questionnaires
A total of 40 questionnaires will be used for this study and they will be
administered to market vendors, business enterprises near the market and
households near the market. The ratio of Market vendor questionnaires:
Business enterprise questionnaires: Household questionnaires being 4:3:1.
This will result in 20 market vendor questionnaires, 15 business questionnaires
and 5 household questionnaires.
3.62 Interviews
The study will intend to conduct cognitive interviews which will be self-
administered. The residents will be free to give their views with regard to
organic waste in the market. The interviews will be conducted to 10 people
and will be random, engaging all genders.
3.63 Photographs
The study will involve the use of photographs to collect information and also
for good evidence. I will walk around the market and take photographs of the
carelessly disposed organic waste as I observe the individual behaviours of the
people who get in and out of the market.
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3.7 Data Collection Procedure
The procedure will involve the following:
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References
Anne Scheinberg, L. R.-W. (2010). Comparing Solid Waste Management in the World's Cities.
London: UN-HABITAT.
Hayward. (2017, February 14). Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG). Retrieved February 3, 2019,
from 2040 General plan: www.hayward2040generalplan.com
Lasaridi, C. C. (2009). A GIS based model for the optimization of monicipal solid waste collection. In
C. C. Lasaridi, WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on ENVIRONMENT and DEVELOPMENT (pp. 640-650).
Athens: Surtal Publishers.
Otiato, M. &. (2010, November 23). Solid Waste Management in Kenya. Retrieved February 05,
2019, from ajol: www.ajol.info
Palczynski, R. (2002). STUDY ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FOR AFRICA. Nova Scotia:
Timeline Press.
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Appendix І: Questionnaires
MARKET VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE.
RESPONDENT’S INFORMATION.
NAME…………………………………………………
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a) Onions
b) Tomatoes
c) Cabbages
d) Melons
e) Oranges
f) Bananas
g) Pineapples
h) Maize
i) Beans12
j) Others
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3. How often do you receive stock and how much is the stock for each farm product?
Daily Weekly
Yes No
Yes No
6. a) Are you satisfied with the waste disposal system in your area?
Yes No
b) What measures would you recommend to improve the performance of the waste disposal
system?
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BUSINESS ENTERPRISE QUESTIONNAIRE
Respondent’s Information
NAME
AGE
GENDER
Male Female
1. Which section of Githurai market do you work in?
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
Yes No
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b) If yes, how much?
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7. a) Are you satisfied with the waste disposal system in your area?
Yes No
b) What measures would you recommend to improve the performance of the waste disposal
system?
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HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONNAIRE
Respondent’s Information
NAME
AGE
GENDER
Male Female
…………………………………………………………………………………………
Yes No
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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7. a) Are you satisfied with the waste disposal system in your area?
Yes No
b) What measures would you recommend to improve the performance of the waste disposal
system?
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Appendix II: Work Plan
S/N Year
Activity 2018 2019
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
1 Development of section 2 Review
of literature of Proposals &
Listing of References
2 Title Confirmation and Concept
Development
3 Proposal Draft Sections 1-3
4 Proposal Section 1
5 Formulation of Questions
6 Formulation of Objectives and
Hypothesis
7 Development of Other Parts of
Section 1 of Proposal
8 Development of Section 3:
Methodology: Area of Study and
map
9 Development of Section 3:
Methodology: Questionnaires and
Collection of Data
10 Writing of Proposal Abstract
11 Submission of Proposal
12 Field Administration of
Questionnaires and Collection of
Data
13 Revision of Chapter 1, 2 & 3
14 Chapter 4: Drafting and Data
Analysis
15 Chapter 4: Discussion of Results
and Making of Tables, Charts and
Graphs
16 Chapter 5: Conclusion and
Recommendations Drafting
17 Writing of Final Abstract
18 Full Compilation of Project
Report (Chapter1,2,3,4&5,
References and Appendixes)
19 Submission of Research Project
Report
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Appendix III: Budget
S/NO Item Total (Ksh)
1 Stationery (Writing paper, pens, notebooks, folders) 2,000.00
2 Travelling costs 2,000.00
3 Internet bundles 2,000.00
4 Camera hire 1,000.00
5 Proposal Printing 4 copies of 26 pages @ Ksh 5 per page 520.00
6 Binding of 4 Proposal Copies @ Ksh 100 per copy 400.00
7 Printing of 40 questionnaires of 2 pages each @Ksh 5 per page 400.00
8 Printing of 4 Project Report copies of 50 pages @ Ksh 5 per 1,000.00
page
9 Binding of 4 copies of Project Report @ Ksh 100 per copy 400.00
Total 9,720.00
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