D E D AN K IM AT HI UN ERSI
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slide1. D E D AN K IM AT HI UN ERSI IV T Y O F T EC H NO L O G Y Dedan Kimathi University of Technology GROUNDWATER MAPPING AND CHARACTERIZATION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE
DeKUT Team<br>
slide2. INTRODUCTION 1 2 3 In the face of climate change, there is an urgent need for research into groundwater management frameworks to effectively address water scarcity Sustainable use of known and discovery of new groundwater resources is a natural way to increase water supply. We propose a cross-disciplinary approach to address issues related to groundwater resources and their management.<br>
slide3. Problem Statement 1 2 3 Kenya is chronically water-scarce, with over 85% arid/semi-arid land 4 million people affected by the 2022 drought. Groundwater management is invisible, costly, and conflict-prone Existing inequities (gender, ethnicity, wealth) are exacerbated by water scarcity. 4<br>
slide4. Justification 1 2 3 Goal:Â Mitigate water scarcity-related inequities and conflicts in Makueni County, Kenya. Approach:Â Combine groundwater exploration with socio-economic research. Expected Benefits:
Social: Reduced inequities and conflicts
Environmental: Improved water availability
Institutional: Inclusive and efficient water management frameworks<br>
slide5. OBJECTIVES 1 2 3 Study and identify aquifer systems, their quality recharge and catchment mechanisms in Chyulu Hills Develop methods to more accurately delineate underground aquifers by use of different technologies Develop guidelines for groundwater management, integrating the outcomes of socioeconomic and geoscience research; Develop training programs and tools to educate and engage relevant stakeholders for data collection and long-term use of scientific outcomes 4<br>
slide6. METHODOLOGY 1 2 3 Geological/Geophysical investigations to study groundwater resources, their extent, capacity and properties Socioeconomic research with engagement with stakeholders to establish gaps in proper utilisation and management of established resources. Integrating socio-economic and geoscience research<br>
slide7. Interdisciplinary Methodology 1 2 3 Socioeconomic:Â fieldwork, interviews, household studies. Geoscience:Â Geophysical systems e.g. sTEM system, remote sensing, GIS, probabilistic modeling. Integration:Â Combine social and geoscientific data to inform policy and practice.<br>
slide8. Work Package Overview 1 3 4 WP1:Â Aquifer Characterization & Modeling WP3:Â Community Engagement & Training WP4:Â Policy & Sustainability WP2:Â Socioeconomic characterization 2<br>
slide9. Work Package 1 – Aquifer Characterization 1 2 3 Tools: sTEM geoscanner, remote sensing, probabilistic inversion models. Goals: Discover new aquifers, map existing ones, model recharge mechanisms. Outputs: 3D aquifer models, open-source decision support system<br>
slide10. Work Package 2 – Socio economic characterization 1 2 3 Focus: Gender, age, power dynamics in groundwater access Methods: Interviews, household surveys, community-level analysis Outputs: Guidelines for equitable and transparent groundwater management.<br>
slide11. Work Package 3 – Community Engagement 1 2 3 Activities: Training programs for WRA technicians, local workshops, seminars. Tools: equipment remains in Kenya for future use. Goal: Build local capacity for sustainable groundwater monitoring and use.<br>
slide12. Work Package 4 – Policy & Sustainability 1 2 3 Stakeholder Engagement: Local and national authorities Outputs: Policy guidelines, long-term data collection strategy Goal: Ensure project results influence future water-management policies.<br>
slide13. Capacity Building & Gender Equity 1 2 3 Training:Â 2 PhDs, 4 MScs, Gender Balance:Â 50% female and 50% male scientists Ethics:Â Emphasis on confidentiality, consent, and gender-sensitive research.<br>
slide14. EXPECTED OUTPUT 1 2 3 Scientific outcomes and outputs Capacity building Policies for sustainable water management Interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange 4<br>
slide15. THANK YOU D E D AN K IM AT HI UN ERSI IV T Y O F T EC H NO L O G Y Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Private Bag- Dedan kimathi, Nyeri-Mweiga road
Telephone: +254-061 2050000 Email: vc@dkut.ac.ke Website: www.dkut.ac.ke<br>
DeKUT Team<br>
slide2. INTRODUCTION 1 2 3 In the face of climate change, there is an urgent need for research into groundwater management frameworks to effectively address water scarcity Sustainable use of known and discovery of new groundwater resources is a natural way to increase water supply. We propose a cross-disciplinary approach to address issues related to groundwater resources and their management.<br>
slide3. Problem Statement 1 2 3 Kenya is chronically water-scarce, with over 85% arid/semi-arid land 4 million people affected by the 2022 drought. Groundwater management is invisible, costly, and conflict-prone Existing inequities (gender, ethnicity, wealth) are exacerbated by water scarcity. 4<br>
slide4. Justification 1 2 3 Goal:Â Mitigate water scarcity-related inequities and conflicts in Makueni County, Kenya. Approach:Â Combine groundwater exploration with socio-economic research. Expected Benefits:
Social: Reduced inequities and conflicts
Environmental: Improved water availability
Institutional: Inclusive and efficient water management frameworks<br>
slide5. OBJECTIVES 1 2 3 Study and identify aquifer systems, their quality recharge and catchment mechanisms in Chyulu Hills Develop methods to more accurately delineate underground aquifers by use of different technologies Develop guidelines for groundwater management, integrating the outcomes of socioeconomic and geoscience research; Develop training programs and tools to educate and engage relevant stakeholders for data collection and long-term use of scientific outcomes 4<br>
slide6. METHODOLOGY 1 2 3 Geological/Geophysical investigations to study groundwater resources, their extent, capacity and properties Socioeconomic research with engagement with stakeholders to establish gaps in proper utilisation and management of established resources. Integrating socio-economic and geoscience research<br>
slide7. Interdisciplinary Methodology 1 2 3 Socioeconomic:Â fieldwork, interviews, household studies. Geoscience:Â Geophysical systems e.g. sTEM system, remote sensing, GIS, probabilistic modeling. Integration:Â Combine social and geoscientific data to inform policy and practice.<br>
slide8. Work Package Overview 1 3 4 WP1:Â Aquifer Characterization & Modeling WP3:Â Community Engagement & Training WP4:Â Policy & Sustainability WP2:Â Socioeconomic characterization 2<br>
slide9. Work Package 1 – Aquifer Characterization 1 2 3 Tools: sTEM geoscanner, remote sensing, probabilistic inversion models. Goals: Discover new aquifers, map existing ones, model recharge mechanisms. Outputs: 3D aquifer models, open-source decision support system<br>
slide10. Work Package 2 – Socio economic characterization 1 2 3 Focus: Gender, age, power dynamics in groundwater access Methods: Interviews, household surveys, community-level analysis Outputs: Guidelines for equitable and transparent groundwater management.<br>
slide11. Work Package 3 – Community Engagement 1 2 3 Activities: Training programs for WRA technicians, local workshops, seminars. Tools: equipment remains in Kenya for future use. Goal: Build local capacity for sustainable groundwater monitoring and use.<br>
slide12. Work Package 4 – Policy & Sustainability 1 2 3 Stakeholder Engagement: Local and national authorities Outputs: Policy guidelines, long-term data collection strategy Goal: Ensure project results influence future water-management policies.<br>
slide13. Capacity Building & Gender Equity 1 2 3 Training:Â 2 PhDs, 4 MScs, Gender Balance:Â 50% female and 50% male scientists Ethics:Â Emphasis on confidentiality, consent, and gender-sensitive research.<br>
slide14. EXPECTED OUTPUT 1 2 3 Scientific outcomes and outputs Capacity building Policies for sustainable water management Interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange 4<br>
slide15. THANK YOU D E D AN K IM AT HI UN ERSI IV T Y O F T EC H NO L O G Y Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Private Bag- Dedan kimathi, Nyeri-Mweiga road
Telephone: +254-061 2050000 Email: vc@dkut.ac.ke Website: www.dkut.ac.ke<br>