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Management in Water sector

Rajabu Omary

The Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on the Physicochemical Water Quality of Pinyinyi River, Arusha-Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a1.2024

Abstract: Anthropogenic activities are responsible for degrading rivers and decreasing their capacity to offer ecosystem services. This paper reports the findings of a study carried out to assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities in Pinyinyi River water quality using physicochemical parameters. BOD, [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Peter Raymond Ngunula

Factors Affecting the Performance of the Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in Katavi Districts, Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a5.2024

Abstract: This study assessed the factors affecting the Performance of Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in managing water supply schemes in Katavi rural areas. An inductive approach and exploratory design were employed in this study. The study population comprised 48 respondents, compr [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Ahmad Adam Nyagongo, Vedasto Gabriel Ndibalema, Makarius Christian Sengilinga Lalika

Ecological Health Assessment of Lukosi River Using Macroinvertebrate and Riparian Vegetation Indicators, in Iringa, Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v2.i2.a13.2025

Abstract: The health of river ecosystems is increasingly threatened by human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and industrialization. This study evaluates the ecological status of the Lukosi River Catchment (LRC) in Kilolo District, Iringa, Tanzania, using macroinvertebrates and riparian v [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Doglas Benjamin Mmasi, James Mhoja Dossa

Geospatial Analysis and Route Optimization for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management in Morogoro Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v2.i1.a1.2025

Abstract: This study focuses on enhancing municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in developing countries by integrating advanced geospatial techniques with optimization algorithms. Utilizing Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania as a case study, the research employs GIS-based methods such as Markov chain analy [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Jafari Yahaya, Adam Karia, Irene Aurelia Tarimo

Stakeholders' Engagement in Planning and Monitoring the Performance of Water Supply Projects at Songea Water Supply and Sanitation Authority

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/w.jwempo.v2.i2.a8.2025

Abstract: This study assessed stakeholder engagement in planning and monitoring the performance of water supply projects at the Songea Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (SOUWASA) in Tanzania. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study combined both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Anna Michael Mgimba, Livingstone Swilla, William Senkondo

Numerical Evaluation of the Mtibwa Sugar Estates Earthfill Dam Safety, in Turiani-Morogoro,Tanzania.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/w.jwempo.v2.i2.a3.2025

Abstract: Earthfill dams are vital for water supply, irrigation, and flood control, but their safety can be threatened by structural weaknesses and poor maintenance. This study evaluates the safety of the Mtibwa Sugar Estates Earthfill Dam in Turiani, Morogoro Region that supports irrigation and eco [...] Read more