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Design of Efficient and Stable Non-fullerene Acceptor-based Organic Solar Cells by Buffer Layer Modification
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The practical applications of organic solar cells (OSCs) are hindered by their insufficient lifetimes. Zinc oxide (ZnO) and tin (IV) oxide (SnO2), which are widely used electron transport layer (ETL) materials in OSCs, ... -
Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Agro-ecological Zones and Agriculture in Kenya’s Lower Eastern Region
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s vulnerability to climate variability and change has been compounded by dependence on rain-fed agriculture with constrained capacity to adapt and a rapidly growing population. Changes in Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ) ... -
Epidemiology of Hepatitis Viruses, Molecular Characterization of Prevailing Hepatitis a and B Viruses and Evaluation of Hepatitis B Vaccine Compliance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)China’s public diplomacy has been proactive and reactive aimed at communicating China’s soft power to global audiences and counteracting a negative portrayal of China’s image. It is this context that provides the platform ... -
Understanding the Differences in Plasmodium Falciparum Genetic Diversity and Host Immune Profiles in Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Malaria Infections
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malaria remains a serious infectious disease in the tropics whose pathogenesis is attributed to a complex interaction between parasites with high genetic diversity and robust host immune responses. In endemic regions, ... -
Dna barcoding, mineral and phytochemical analysis of cape gooseberry (physalis spp.) accessions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Physalis genus belongs to the solanaceae family and is mostly a wild self-propagating orphan fruit plant. Physalis fruit contains nutritional and phytochemical compounds of importance to public health and is a potential ... -
Impact of Household Governance on Agroforestry as a Driver of Food Security in Southwestern Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Food insecurity, based on a historical viewpoint, is a big challenge that has never met a sustainable solution. The research problem has its genesis in the observation phenomenon, which eventually arouses inquisitiveness ... -
Assessment of ICT Systems on Green Gram Productivity: a Case of Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project in Mwala Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Despite agriculture’s economic importance, levels of production and productivity are still low, and access to agricultural information remains a challenge especially for smallholder farmers. Also, while agricultural extension ... -
Assessment, Quantification and Documentation of Factors Abetting Jigger Infestation in Kandara Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Jigger infestation or Tungiasis, is an ectoparasitosis caused by penetration of female Tunga penetrans into the skin of a susceptible animal or human and the consequent hypertrophy of the parasite. It is a disease associated ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Solar-assisted Dual-source Heat Pump System With Underground Thermal Storage for Space Heating and Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The adoption of renewable energy, such as solar, to meet the energy demand in buildings has become one of the keys to achieving the global target for net-zero emissions. As a result, solar photovoltaic installations have ... -
Impacts of Spatial-temporal Resource Variability on Grevy’s Zebra (Equus Grevyi Oustalet, 1882) Populations in Samburu- Laikipia Landscape, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grevy’s zebra is a large highly endangered African mammal in the world, occurring in the arid and semi-arid regions of northern Kenya. Since the mid-1970s, its range has shrunk immensely while its population has greatly ... -
Development of Stable and Efficient Tin Perovskite Solar Cells Using Anilinium Hypophosphite Additive, and Perylene-diimide as a Copper Interfacial Layer
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tin perovskite solar cells (Sn-PSCs) have attracted a tremendous attention due to the robust optoelectronic properties of Sn-perovskite materials. The band gap of Sn-perovskite (~1.3-1.5 𝑒𝑉), is within the optimal band ... -
Wetland Land Use/land Cover Changes, Paddy Farming Impacts on Soil Invertebrate Diversity, and Win-win Management Attributes in River Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land use/land cover (LULC) change, particularly the conversion of wetlands to agriculture, is a leading threat to freshwater wetlands with significant environmental and societal implications. In the River Mpologoma catchment, ... -
Performance of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus, Burchell,1822) Larvae Fed Spirulina and Redworms as Protein Alternative in Formulated Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The contribution of aquaculture to food security and employment cannot be overemphasised. However, the limited availability of quality seed and feed has prevented it from realising its full potential. A vital component of ... -
Population Structure, Parasitic Associations, Distribution Drivers, and Genetic Diversity of Osyris Lanceolata (Hochst. & Steud.) in Uganda and Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Osyris lanceolata is highly valued in Africa. The species is endangered due to exploitation and yet among the least studied. Information on the species ecology and genetics is limited in literature. Previous studies ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate change is a major concern for agriculture in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, with direct implications for smallholder farmers' incomes and food security. Despite the promotion of climate-smart agriculture ... -
Influence of Human Activities on Land Use Changes and Environmental Quality of Riparian Ecosystems: "a Case Study of Saiwa Swamp Watershed, Western Kenya"
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study focused on the Saiwa Swamp watershed in western Kenya an area with mixed farming systems. The watershed is drained by Saiwa and Sitatunga rivers that feed the River Nzoia system that flows into Lake Victoria. ... -
Modeling Factors Influencing Career-job Mismatch in Kenya: a Case of Ncba Banks in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The rate of unemployment is shocking in Kenya; many youthful individuals who should be working find themselves unemployed even after earning college degrees. Because of their dissatisfaction over the high unemployment rate, ... -
The Cos Method for European Options in the Normal Inverse Gaussian Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of this project is to explore the application of the Fourier-cosine expansion (COS) method within the framework of the Normal Inverse Gaussian (NIG) distribution for pricing European options, the COS-NIG model. ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Agriculture is a fundamental source of income and employment in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, where rain-fed systems underpin a significant proportion of production. This reliance, however, renders the sector ... -
Factors Influencing Cloud Computing Technology Adoption by Deposit Taking (Dt) Saccos in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cloud Computing Technology (CCT) is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources like networks, servers, storage, applications, and services ...
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