SLM Database

Retention ditches are channels aligned along the contour which are designed for surface runoff management. They improve water infiltration into the ground and prevent soil erosion.

• Compiler: William Akwanyi
• 03/07/2023 3:02 a.m.

Stonelines are constructed along the contours to slow down the speed of runoff, filter the soil and enhance water infiltration.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 06/13/2013 1:19 p.m.

Erosion control by use of physical barriers and vegetative materials

• Compiler: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/06/2011 4 p.m.

Retention ditches, also called infiltration ditches, are larger ditches designed to catch and retain all incoming runoff for infiltration into the soil.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 02/19/2015 1:29 p.m.

Artificial grassed waterways are constructed waterways established for transportation of concentrated flow at safe velocities using adequate vegetation.

• Compiler: Paul Kahiga
• 06/20/2013 10:22 a.m.

management of runoff water on the road and its environment to reduce land degradation

• Compiler: James Gatero Njuki
• 06/05/2011 10:14 p.m.

Enlarged ditch/channels that are not graded in order to collect and retain runoff from road/school (External Catchments)

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 06/06/2011 10:15 a.m.

Blocking of a gully by use of stone checks in order to impede runoff and improve soil moisture for crop production

• Compiler: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/06/2011 5:02 p.m.

A ditch across the slope for trapping /retaining runoff to encourage infiltration

• Compiler: Unknown User
• 06/06/2011 9:49 a.m.

Diversion of runoff from the road and its environment into farm land

• Compiler: Kithinji Mutunga
• 06/05/2011 10:26 p.m.