Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Energy Efficiency Assessment of Cooling Water System Using Variable Speed Drives at Tetra Pak Converting Factory-nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project assessed the potential of implementing electrical variable speed drives in flow control on a pumping system of a cooling system. Various studies have documented the energy savings from retrofitting variable ... -
Environmental Impacts of Solar Pv Integration Into Existing Diesel Mini-grid.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental Impacts of Solar PV Integration into Existing Diesel Mini-grid Renewable Energy (RE) is traditionally considered to be clean and free. However, in these last decades, RE related issues are becoming more and ... -
Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: a Case Study of Kigali Dumpsite
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rwanda is a developing country where the waste generated from households continues to increase due to extensive urbanization and development. Biodegradable organic matter constitutes a great portion of the municipal solid ... -
Analysis of Energy Use in the Ceramic Membrane Filter Plant and in the United Distillers Vintners Plant [a Case Study at Kenya Breweries Ltd]
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global challenge on energy has been there for some period, this is being driven by the need for safer clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy. Currently most of the world production utilizes electricity ... -
The use of Google Earth engine to analyse changes in Vegetation cover within Shompole and Olkirimatian group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production contribute to nearly a half of agricultural GDP in the country and is the main source of livelihood for the pastoral nomadic communities. These pastoral communities depend on rangelands to provide water ... -
Effects of integrated Nutrition Education approaches on Production and Consumption of Orange-fleshed Sweetpotatoes in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Malnutrition is still a big menace in sub-Saharan Africa as approximately 48 percent of children below five years and 20 percent of pregnant-age women suffer from the effects of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD); night blindness, ... -
Factors influencing Maize yield Gaps on Smallholder farms in Vihiga and Kakamega Counties of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Despite decades of investment in new agricultural technologies, crop yields of main staple crops such as maize (Zea mays), rice (Oryza sativa) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) continue to stagnate in many parts of Sub Saharan ... -
Assessment of the effectiveness of communication channels used in the Dissemination of Reproductive Technologies in Dairy Cattle in Kangema, Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya’s population continues to increase with corresponding demand for milk consumption and related nutritional products. Despite the emerging reproductive technologies for improving dairy farming and milk production, the ... -
Effect Of Diversification Strategies On The Performance Of Keroche Breweries Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was the effect of diversification strategies on the performance of Keroche Breweries Limited. An interview guide was used to collect data. The research design was a case study. The study managed ... -
Potential Use Of Selected Seaweeds As Feed Supplements On Growth Performance And Survival Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus -Linnaeus, 1758) Fingerlings.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aquaculture contributes to food security, increases protein sources, creates employment and more importantly supplements the capture fisheries that is dwindling. Aquaculture production is positively associated with using ... -
Prevalence Of Aflatoxin In Milk Sold Informally In Nairobi And The Effect Of Boiling And Fermentation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It has been observed that milk in Kenya is contaminated with aflatoxin M1 which is transferred from the feeds consumed by the cows. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of AFM1 in raw milk informally sold in ... -
Optimal multi type step wise group screening designs-a Numerical method approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project considers optimum stepwise group screening designs .Numerical methods are used to obtain the optimum group sizes.Newton’s method as a numerical method , is used as a mathematical tool,statistically, in the ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation process, School Environment and Performance of Literacy and Numeracy Educational programme in Public Primary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Education is an important element in human right, which helps in acquiring knowledge, and skills in developing a person in holistic and integrated way. Kenya has a detailed way of selecting intervention educational projects ... -
The Influence Of Strategic Implementation Practices On Students’ Academic Performance In Public Secondary Schools, Kieni East Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The study’s intent was to establish how strategic planning implementation practices impact academic performance of secondary schools in Kieni East sub-county. Four objectives guided the research; to establish how school ... -
Impact of zoning regulations on sustainable Urban development: a case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research investigates the impacts of zoning regulation on urban sustainability with specific case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to document land uses and development densities ... -
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of fish waste, characterization of Hydrolysate and Proximate analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The fish industry generates a lot of waste which is attributable to the fact that there is an increased demand for fish and that filleting of tilapia fish yields about 37% skin-off fillets. Enzymatic hydrolysis used in ... -
Effect Of Polishing Protocol And Exposure To Staining Solutions On The Colour Stability Of Dental Composite Materials
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Colour instability of dental resin composite materials can result in their failure and subsequently need for replacement. The discolouration may be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic discolouration is dependent ... -
Evaluation Of Effects Of Asparagus Racemosus From Nakuru County, Kenya On Selected Female Reproductive Parameters Using Wistar Rat.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Dysmenorrhea is a major gynecological problem among women of reproductive age globally. Asparagus racemosus is traditionally used to manage discomforts related to the female cycle. The effect of the plant on female ... -
Utilization of Antenatal Care Services, Nutrition status and Dietary diversity in pregnancy: a case study of Pumwani Maternity Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)A woman’s nutritional status has a major bearing on whether her pregnancy has a healthy course and outcome. Nutrient adequacy and better health outcomes in pregnant women are determined by their dietary diversity which is ...
