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Assessment of chemical footprints of hydrophobic pesticide/biocide contamination in western Kenya using polydimethylsiloxane silicone passive samplers

Recommended Citation Tanui, I. C., Kandie, F., Chepchirchir, R., Mwalimu, R., Kiprop, A., Shahid, N., Liess, M., Krauss, M., Smith, K. E. C....

Faith Kandie Faith Kandie

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Heavy metals in surface sediments of Lake Naivasha, Kenya: spatial distribution, source identification and ecological risk assessment

Olando, Grace, Lydia A. Olaka, Philip O. Okinda and Paul Abuom. 2020. Heavy metals in surface sediments of Lake Naivasha, Kenya: spatial dis...

Lydia Olaka Lydia Olaka

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Future of water quality: Taking stock of emerging contaminants in water sources in East and Southern Africa

Over 45 % of people in Africa do not have access to clean drinking water.

Lydia Olaka Lydia Olaka
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