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Implementation of Quantum Key Distribution With Multiple Eavesdroppers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a type of quantum cryptography in which two parties generate and share a highly secure secret key, is a novel computational technique that can ensure high data security in modern quantum ...
Assessment of Water Quality From Shallow Wells in Informal Settlements in Kenya: a Case of Nyalenda Estates, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The study assessed the physico-chemical and bacteriological water quality parameters from shallow wells in Nyalenda A and B Estates in Kisumu County. The purpose was to evaluate the quality of water used by the residents ...
Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling of Particulate Matter and Gaseous Emissions From Selected Cement Factories in Athi River Machakos County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Cement manufacturing industries play a vital role in economic development through the development of infrastructure and the creation of employment opportunities. However, cement manufacturing results in the emission of ...
An in Silico Approach for Screening and Discovery of Drug Leads Targeting the Non-coding Regions of Enterovirus A71 RNA Genome
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) is the aetiological agent of Hand, Foot and Mouth
Disease (HFMD) in underage children leading to neurological conditions including
brain encephalitis and acute flaccid paralysis. HFMD is prevalent ...
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ...
Synthesis of Meso-tetra (5-bromothiophen-2-yl) Porphyrins for Photodynamic Water Disinfection
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Pathogens in water continue to pose a danger to those who consume water. This is exacerbated by issues of water scarcity, antimicrobial resistance, toxic-by-products in water disinfection techniques and the cost of ...
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ...
Identification of Morpho-physiological Traits for Drought Tolerance and Their Associated Genomic Regions in Andean Gene Pool of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Drought is a major abiotic common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production constraint worldwide. There is limited knowledge on the role and relative importance of agronomic and morpho-physiological traits as well as the ...
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ...
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ...