In this paper an effort has been made to identify suitable sites for safe disposal of county and other solid waste generated in Kajiado County. Using GIS and Multicriteria Evaluation (MCE) for identification of landfill site is more economical and effective than traditional techniques. Selection of suitable site depends on several factors to ensure environment friendly disposal of solid waste. For analysis and identification of suitable site for safe disposal in Kajiado County. Spatial and non-spatial data were collected from various sources.

Tree cover is an important aspect of the rapidly growing urban environment. It plays such a vital role in ensuring the overall well-being of an area’s residents. However, their importance is most often overlooked and unnoticed.

Urbanization affects biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and regional climate. This study was done to monitor effect of urbanization on Land Surface Temperature in Athi River Sub-County using remote sensing techniques. Athi River has been experiencing rapid urbanization due to its proximity to Nairobi county.  One of the most prominent aspects of urban climate is Land Surface Temperature. Use of remote sensing images has gained traction in the past years in monitoring temperature, hence their use in this study.