Understanding the influence of land use and elevation gradient on soil organic carbon stocks (SOCS) is essential for effective land management, sustainable agricultural practices, and mitigation of climate change impacts. This research formed the core of My PhD studies which aimed to explore how land use types and elevation gradients influence SOCS on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya. Soil samples were collected from Mt Kenya forest and the nearby farms at different depths and comparisons of varying soil physicochemical properties were made. The outcomes of this investigation will provide foundational data for monitoring SOCS in the Mount Kenya ecosystem and serve as a basis for future assessments and sustainable management strategies to promote soil health and enhance climate change mitigation measures.
