DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v2.i1.2025
This issue of the Journal of Water Resources, Engineering, Management and Policy (JWEMPO) highlights innovative research and strategic insights aimed at advancing sustainable water and environmental management in Tanzania and the wider African region. The contributions address geospatial optimization for solid waste systems, assessment of river and groundwater quality, and performance evaluation of irrigation infrastructure. They also examine the impacts of climate change on river basin hydrology, community preferences for urban freshwater ecosystem services, and the potential of natural materials for groundwater remediation. Emphasizing the critical role of lakes and reservoirs, the issue advocates for enhanced governance and the establishment of a continental center to safeguard water security, ecosystem services, and climate resilience across Africa’s vital water bodies.
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
Abstract: This study assessed water quality in Karanga River, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. It employed quantitative and qualitative purposive effluents water sampling from two selected points along Karanga River stations, one from point source and to the consumer level at Shirimatunda Ward for comparisons. [...] Read more
Abstract: This study assessed the condition and functionality of the Kigugu Irrigation Scheme in Tanzania, chosen due to its unique status as a previously rehabilitated system lacking comprehensive evaluation. Through farmer interviews, visual inspections, and maintenance record reviews, quantitative metric [...] Read more
Abstract: While there have been efforts in improving climate change impact uncertainty using ensembles of climate models, there has been less focus on the combined effect of climate models and hydrological model uncertainty. In this study, the impact of climate change on the hydrological regime of the Kilo [...] Read more
Abstract: Effective management and future restoration efforts of urban riverine ecosystems require a deep understanding of how various residents prefer and rely on different types of ecosystem services (ES). We used both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods including a household-level questi [...] Read more
Abstract: Drawing from over three decades of international experience, this policy review article advocates for establishing an African Centre to enhance Tanzania's and Africa's capacity to manage lake and reservoir basins comprehensively, highlighting their importance for water security, climate resilience [...] Read more
Abstract: This study explores the efficacy of kaolinite as a natural remediation for lowering lead (Pb) concentrations in groundwater resources in the Mirerani Manyara Region, Tanzania. The mining site exhibited a notably high mean Pb concentration of 0.025 mg/L, which exceeds the World Health Organizati [...] Read more
