Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An assessment on the acceptance of big data in statistics
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The data revolution which has caused an explosion of data volumes and increased data demands is expected to have a big impact in research institutes. To support this data revolution and improve the quantity, frequency, ... -
Incorporating Biophilic Design in Modern Apartments Spaces in Kileleshwa.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urbanization in Kenya is growing at an extra ordinary rate. Construction has become two-fold and Nairobi has expanded to additional counties as a metropolitan city. Exclusive estates like Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Lavington ... -
Mathematical Modelling of Hiv-aids Transmission Dynamics Coupled With Awareness Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although HIV/AIDS containment campaigns have recorded substantial success within the past decade, the disease still poses a big health concern to many developing countries, including Kenya. We develop deterministic models ... -
Innovative Water Metering to Improve Provision of Water Services in Periurban Areas- a Comparison of the Delegated Management Model and the Communal Prepaid Meter
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Water utilities are continually finding it challenging to provide decent water services to periurban areas. Utilities need to deal with these challenges, and one way is to innovate in order to help contribute towards ... -
Factors influencing adoption of Information and Communication Technology in Real Estate firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)ICT has become an integral part of daily human activities with a significant impact on the way we live, work and play. ICT has evolved into becoming a multipurpose technology given the critical spillover to the other ... -
An Evaluation of Access to Technical Training in Tvets Using Technology in Marginalized Kenya. A Focus of West Pokot and Trans – Nzoia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study is particularly concerned with how technology can be used to enhance educational access among TVETs in Kenya’s marginalized areas. A comparison of available ICT educational resources has been evaluated. The study ... -
Gender Influence on Climate Change Adaptation by the Fisher Community in Mbita Sub-county, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Increasingly there concern over the consequences of global warming on household food security and livelihoods of the world’s 36 million fishers and the nearly 1.5 billion consumers who rely on fish for their dietary protein. ... -
Estimation of a Safe Reservoir Yield Using Weap: a Case Study of Thwake Multipurpose Reservoir
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Reservoir operation in this case multi-purpose reservoir involves several competing uses like irrigation, hydropower, flood control and water supply. This study aimed at using a simulation model, WEAP model to estimate the ... -
Energy Efficiency of Building Technologies and Climate Change- a Case Study of Carbon Sequestration in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The global population has continued to increase leading to a greater demand for housing and associated building materials and products which affects the environment and climate in various ways. The effects on environment ... -
A Public Key Infrastructure Model for Verification of Court Documents: the Judiciary of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Present day government is heavily investing in the provision of services over the internet. -
The influence of ICT implementation and use on SACCO innovativeness, innovations and performance
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background The success and competitiveness of every SACCO is determined by its responsiveness to its evolving environment. Innovativeness is regarded as one of the significant drivers to SACCO economic growth and success, ... -
EM Algorithm for Poisson-Lindley Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Mixed Poisson distributions have been used in scientific fields for modelling non-homogenous populations, (Karlis and xekalaki, 2005).. For example, in acturial applications, mixed Poisson distributions are used for ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Tephrosia Species for Anti-inflammatory Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Inflammation is a vital immune process in the restoration of inflamed tissues and it is regulated by mediators such as cytokines. However, dysregulation of inflammation is associated with the onset and development of chronic ... -
An Assessment of the Effects of Artisanal Mining in Tabaka, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Soapstone is a soft soapy rock that comes in a variety of colors due to leaching of different minerals across them. It is used in making sculpture, cooking pots and in structural architectural applications. Nevertheless, ... -
Building information modeling for sustainable construction
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study aims at evaluating and investigating the potential of BIM and its capacity in support for sustainable design and construction. This was achieved by: (a) Investigating the current trends in BIM usage within AEC ... -
Sustainable Operations Management Practices, Firm Characteristics, Performance and Competitive Advantage of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Sustainable operations management practices (SOMPs) are strategies, actions and techniques that support operational policies in achieving environmental, social and economic objectives. Company’s operations management ... -
An Examination of Children’s Right to Education During Forceful Evictions: a Case Study of Embobut Ward in Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of forceful evictions on the right to education of the Sengwer child in the Embobut forest. Specifically, the study sought to identify specific rights to education that ... -
Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems to Determine Suitable Borehole Sites in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Water is considered a powerful natural resource in the world: a source of life, the backbone of growth and prosperity. The increasing demands for water against the limited natural sources and its increasing scarcity have ... -
A Mathematical model for the dynamics of dengue virus disease transmission in Mandera County-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this project is to formulate a mathematical model for the dynamics of dengue virus disease transmission a case study of Mandera County Kenya.The compartmental model with 5-sate variables was developed to show ...
