  {"id":15486,"date":"2026-03-05T17:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/?p=15486"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:07:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:07:01","slug":"studying-water-strengthening-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/05\/studying-water-strengthening-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Water, Strengthening Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Professor<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Nixon <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Mwebi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">, center, collaborated with researchers in Kenya while studying water quality in the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Nyakomisaro<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\"> River<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">\u00a0<\/span><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Courtesy of Nixon <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW30588894 BCX4\">Mwebi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">\/Mark Nelson<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW30588894 BCX4\">)<\/span><\/em><\/span><em><span class=\"EOP SCXW30588894 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span>A River\u2019s Story: Chemistry, Community, and the Quest for Safe Water in Kenya<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At first glance, the Nyakomisaro River looks like any other waterway winding through a growing city. But for thousands of residents in Kisii Town, Kenya, it is far more than scenery. It is their primary source of water, a dailynecessity, and increasingly a growing concern. For Professor Nixon Mwebi, chair of the Department of Chemistry at the University of La&nbsp;Verne, it is also a scientific mission rooted in both expertise and personal history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mwebi recently returned to his native Kenya to study the Nyakomisaro River, a waterway critical to the lives of 80,000 residents in Kisii Town. Only about one in four people has access to piped water. The rest rely on rivers, wells, or collected rainwater. \u201cThat creek is very important to the population,\u201d Mwebi said. \u201cSomebody has to look at it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">His path to Kisii is personal as well as professional. Born in southwestern Kenya near Lake Victoria, Mwebi earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in chemistry at Kenyatta University before moving to the United States for graduate school. \u201cKenya cooked me, and America spiced me up,\u201d he said with a smile. Years later, armed with expertise in environmental chemistry and a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, Mwebi returned to collaborate with local scientists and students, bringing international resources to tackle a local problem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The study examined ten points along the river, from sparsely populated upstream stretches to busy urban sections where the river collects the city\u2019s runoff. The results were startling. While basic chemicals, such as nitrates, fell within safe ranges, the water was extremely cloudy and full of suspended particles, far above safe levels for drinking. This cloudiness, combined with household waste, farm runoff, and city debris, makes the water unsafe without treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOur analysis revealed a serious problem,\u201d Mwebi said. \u201cEven if some of the nutrients may not have exceeded allowable limits, the combination of waste and cloudiness makes this water unsafe to drink.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The river is central to daily life in Kisii. Residents bathe in it, water their livestock, irrigate crops, and use it for construction and recreation. The study\u2019s findings provide practical guidance: boil water before drinking, harvest rainwater when possible, and implement small-scale treatment systems. Authorities can communicate risks through community forums, social media, or local apps. \u201cOnce people understand what\u2019s happening upstream,they can speak to their officials,\u201d Mwebi said. \u201cThat\u2019s when real change begins.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The river also became a living classroom. For students, it offered hands-on experience that a lab cannot replicate. They watched pollution in action, studied how the river attempts to clean itself, and tracked the impact of human activity on water quality. \u201cSeeing the problem in the field makes learning far more immediate than just running experiments in a lab,\u201d Mwebi said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The project is deeply personal. \u201cThis research is meaningful because it allows me to give back to my homeland while mentoring students and collaborating with local scientists,\u201d he said. Unlike many chemistry studies, which may take years to show impact, the effects here are immediate: residents gain critical knowledge about safe water use, and local authorities can make informed decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The study also lays the foundation for future research. Mwebi hopes to examine heavy metals, trace pollutants, and long-term changes in the river\u2019s chemistry. He envisions ongoing monitoring to guide policy, protect public health, and ensure sustainable water use as Kisii grows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cResearch like this is meant to put brakes on problems before they become disasters,\u201d he said. \u201cWater is life. Understanding it, protecting it, and sharing that knowledge can prevent crises before they happen.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond science, the study strengthens connections between continents. The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship allowed Mwebi to bridge his Kenyan roots with his U.S.-based expertise. He mentored students, developed curriculum, and built lasting research collaborations. \u201cThe students are hungry to learn,\u201d he said. \u201cBeing able to guide them, see them apply their knowledge in the field, and watch the impact on their community is incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can learn more about Professor Mwebi\u2019s experience in Kenya when he speaks at the La&nbsp;Verne Academy Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 10, at noon in the Quay Davis Executive Boardroom.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can read the paper,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessment of Nutrient Loads and Physicochemical Properties of River Nyakomisaro for Water Quality Management in Kisii County, Kenya<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, here:<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s43832-025-00327-6\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s43832-025-00327-6<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professor\u00a0Nixon Mwebi, center, collaborated with researchers in Kenya while studying water quality in the Nyakomisaro River.\u00a0(Courtesy of Nixon Mwebi\/Mark Nelson)\u00a0 A River\u2019s Story: Chemistry, Community, and the Quest for Safe Water in Kenya At first glance, the Nyakomisaro River looks like any other waterway winding through a growing city. 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