Related studies that have incorporated both the GIS and Remote Sensing techniques focus on mapping potential arable land only. They identify parameters for arable land and modelled them together based on a GIS map before developing the model for suitability of potential arable land.

Kericho has experienced significant infrastructural developments and shift in land use as attested by the residential houses boom. It is of great concern however to see these developments crop up in a disorganized and seemingly unplanned manner and the inevitable result would be pollution, inaccessibility, informal settlements in the area and difficulties in availing basic utilities.