Research Article
The Wild Garbage Dump of Area 14 of Almadies in the Commune of Ngor / Dakar / Senegal
Ramatoulaye Mbengue*
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
84-92
Received:
10 July 2026
Accepted:
25 July 2026
Published:
27 August 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijepp.20261404.11
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Abstract: The lack of waste transfer centers in municipal areas contributes to the creation of illegal dumps and increased unsanitary conditions. Illegal dumps are a major source of environmental impacts. Their presence leads to the proliferation of flies, mosquitoes, insects, and other pests. This article aims to illustrate the rapid development of illegal dumps in Sector 14 of Almadies. The methodology employed is based on GPS surveys conducted in the field. Fieldwork focused on direct interviews and the distribution of a questionnaire, thus enabling the collection of socio-environmental data. The processing and analysis of this data, using GIS tools and techniques, revealed the rapid growth of waste deposits forming an illegal dump, the presence of various activities, and the environmental impact of this dump on the living conditions of neighboring populations. The analysis of the results highlights the lack of waste management in the municipality of Ngor (Dakar, Senegal). The illegal dump in Zone 14 of Almadies has multiple environmental impacts: soil and water pollution, proliferation of pests, degradation of the living environment, increased health risks, and a lack of effective waste management. These concrete examples demonstrate the urgent need for intervention to protect public health and the environment.
Abstract: The lack of waste transfer centers in municipal areas contributes to the creation of illegal dumps and increased unsanitary conditions. Illegal dumps are a major source of environmental impacts. Their presence leads to the proliferation of flies, mosquitoes, insects, and other pests. This article aims to illustrate the rapid development of illegal ...
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Research/Technical Note
The Luo Indigenous Religious Beliefs and Cultural Practices of Environmental Preservation: A Case of Lower Nyakach: Kisumu County, Kenya
Alwala Bernard Odhiambo*,
Mary Getui,
Chrispin Ouma Nyandiwa
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2026
Pages:
93-104
Received:
2 August 2026
Accepted:
12 August 2026
Published:
27 August 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijepp.20261404.12
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Abstract: Environmental degradation remains one of the greatest challenges confronting humanity despite advances in science, technology, and environmental policy. In many African societies, indigenous religious beliefs and cultural practices have historically played a significant role in regulating human interaction with nature. However, modernization, Christianity, formal education, globalization, and socio-economic transformations have altered traditional environmental management systems. This study examined the persistence of indigenous religious beliefs and cultural practices that promote environmental preservation among the Luo community of Lower Nyakach in Kisumu County, Kenya. Specifically, it investigated the extent to which traditional ecological knowledge continues to influence environmental stewardship despite increasing exposure to foreign religions and modern lifestyles. The study employed a mixed-methods research design, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected through questionnaires, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and observation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Bayesian correlation analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that although indigenous environmental beliefs have declined due to modernization and religious transformation, many traditional conservation practices continue to shape community attitudes toward biodiversity conservation, sacred sites, vegetation protection, and sustainable farming. Sacred forests, protection of particular plant and animal species, respect for ancestral sites, and the continued use of indigenous agricultural practices remain important mechanisms of environmental stewardship. Nevertheless, harmful beliefs, declining traditional authority and reduced intergenerational transmission of indigenous knowledge threaten the sustainability of these practices. The study concludes that indigenous religious beliefs remain an essential component of community-based environmental conservation and recommends integrating indigenous ecological knowledge into national environmental policies, educational curricula, and community conservation programmes to strengthen sustainable environmental management.
Abstract: Environmental degradation remains one of the greatest challenges confronting humanity despite advances in science, technology, and environmental policy. In many African societies, indigenous religious beliefs and cultural practices have historically played a significant role in regulating human interaction with nature. However, modernization, Chris...
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