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Stochastic Dominance Analysis of the Performance of Banking Stocks in Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study employed stochastic dominance (SD) analysis to evaluate the performance of banking and telecommunication stocks on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE), focusing on Safaricom and Equity. The analysis examined stock ... -
Medium-term Outcomes of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Proximal femur fractures are prevalent worldwide. They account for up to a third of femur fractures seen in the developing world. Half of all proximal femur fractures are trochanteric fractures. The economic ... -
Internal Controls Quality and the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu County
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The Potential of Agroforestry Systems in Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation for Livelihood Improvement in Tana River Sub-county, Tana River County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Tana River County, located in the savanna region of Kenya, is an arid and semi-arid land prone to degradation and climate change impacts. With limited income opportunities and few livelihood alternatives, the coping ... -
Leadership Roles in Enhancing Environmental Stewardship in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The global environment is degraded and we are responsible. To reverse the situation, environmental stewardship shall be of the essence. Inculcating environmental stewardship in schools will inspire students, teachers and ... -
Investigation of the Phytochemistry and Bioactivity of Two Suregada Species and Morus Mesozygia
(Investigation of the Phytochemistry and Bioactivity of Two Suregada Species and Morus Mesozygia, 2024)Microbial infections, inflammation and cancer impose devastating health problems to people globally. The use of drugs is the main mode of management of these ailments. However, emergence of multi-drug resistance strains ... -
Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment for Kenya and Adjoining Areas With Emphasis on Populated Areas and Sites
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) modeling aims to forecast earthquake occurrence and the resultant ground shaking. We present probabilistic seismic hazard maps at 10% and 2% probability of exceedance (PoE) ... -
Synthesis and Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Modified With Molybdenum Trioxide and Tungsten Trioxide Composites for Point of Use Treatment of Water
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The availability of adequate and clean drinking water is a global topic affecting community health and socioeconomic development. Kenya like many developing countries has got many people in both rural and urban areas who ... -
Adaptation Strategies to Increase the Yield in Green Gram Production in Makueni County Under a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate change effects are causing numerous challenges in agricultural production systems. These effects are location specific and more severe in areas where farmers have low adaptive capacity. This study investigated ... -
Atmospheric Corrosion of Metallic Coated and Pre-painted Steel Roofing Sheets as Influenced by the Environment in Diani Beach, Mariakani, and Mlolongo Sites in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Atmospheric corrosion of roofing sheets contributes to devastating economic losses to the construction industry. Due to the diverse nature of atmospheric environmental conditions that roofing sheets and metallic structures ... -
Evaluation of Governance Processes on Nature-based Solution in Mining Sector for Habitat Restoration in Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Nature-based Solutions is a term that has received global recognition in the recent past and is used to refer to undertakings that involve working with nature to solve societal challenges. These Nature-based Solutions ... -
Validation Procedure for Remotely Sensed Soil Moisture in Hydrological Simulation at Data-sparse Non-complex Terrains
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Soil moisture is a state variable that quantifies the amount of water held in the unsaturated layers of the soil profile. A good understanding of its quantity and distribution patterns is vital for research and development. ... -
Land-atmosphere Interactions in Climate Models for Medium-range Applications in Eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate models are valuable tools that aid in understanding the evolution of local to global climate systems and possible impacts on society across multiple timescales. Over Eastern Africa, climate variability is double-faced, ... -
Integrated Geophysical Studies for Sub-basalt Imaging of the Magadi Basin in Relation to Hydrocarbon Prospectivity
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The study area, which falls within the southern parts of the Kenyan Rift System, is located in Kajiado County and is bounded by longitudes 35°30‘E to 36°30‘E and latitudes 1°30‘S to 2°30‘S. The area of interest is roughly ... -
Optimizing Valuation Accuracy in Kenya's Real Estate Market: Application of Supervised Machine Learning Models
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Leveraging Web Mapping for Improved Community Health Care Delivery,Case Study: Kiharu Sub-County in Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The absence of comprehensive digital mapping of health facilities has led to inefficiencies in accessing critical healthcare services. This project addresses the challenges faced by community health workers and individuals ... -
Optimizing Iot Embedded Cooling Systems in Data Centers for Energy Efficiency in Telecommunication Firms in Kenya: a Case for a Leading Telecommunications Firm in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)While the adoption of IoT embedded cooling systems represents a significant stride towards improving energy efficiency, it remains scantily explored regarding the extent to which IoT embedded cooling systems result in the ... -
Predicting Respiratory Diseases Attributed to Pm2.5 Air Pollution in Nairobi County, Kenya Using Random Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study investigates the predictive capability of a Random Forest model in identifying respiratory diseases attributed to PM2.5 exposure in Nairobi County. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset encompassing demographic and ...
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