Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Radiological Patient Exposure for Computed Tomography Scanning Examinations - a Case Study at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi Hospital is recognised in the region as an advanced diagnostic, treatment, and referral centre in medical expertise and services. The hospital has a Brilliance 64-slice CT scanner with an estimated diagnostic ... -
Waste Management Practices, Behaviour and Perceived Stakeholders’ Environmental Impacts During Football Kenya Federation Premier League Games
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports fulfils important functions in promotion of good health and peace. However, sports activities can also have detrimental effects to the environment particularly through generation of solid waste. Despite Kenya having ... -
Linkage Between the Frequency of Tropical Cyclones in the Southwestern Indian Ocean to the Rainfall in Kenya During the March to May Season
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The economic activities in Kenya are heavily reliant on rainfall, particularly during the primary rainy season which occurs from March to May. This study investigates the relationship between the extended rainy season ... -
Self-exciting Threshold Autoregressive Modelling of the NSE20 Share Index Using the Bayesian Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study is on Self-Exciting Threshold Auto regressive (SETAR)modeling of the NSE 20 Share Index using the Bayesian approach.The objectives of the study are toana- lyze the properties o the NSE 20 Share Index data,to ... -
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall and Temperature Over Sudd Wetland in South Sudan in a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Sudd wetland is the world’s largest floodplain area and is essential for livelihoods, economic income, and water resources for communities living in the surrounding area. The communities in this area have been using ... -
Identification and Characterization of Fungal Pathogens Associated With Cassava Brown Leaf Spot Disease in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important food security crop due to its adaptability to marginal areas. However, brown leaf spot (BLS) is one of the fungal diseases considered to be a major threat in cassava ... -
Impact of Climate Change and Land Use/land Cover Dynamics on Small-scale Farming System in Gedaref State, Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Rainfed agriculture is generally the principal activity for the economy of Sudan. However, this sector is severely affected by climate change due to shifting in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather ... -
Evaluation of the Skill of Seasonal Rainfall and Temperature Forecasts From Global Prediction Models Over Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The skill of seasonal climate predictions from global forecasting models varies considerably across different regions and seasons. Evaluating the skill of these models in forecasting temperature and rainfall for various ... -
Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Sagana Tanneries Effluent and Its Effect on River Sagana Water Quality - Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tanning industry uses many complex chemicals and has a high demand for water, this makes it a pollution intensive sector that requires strict regulation and monitoring. Sagana Tanneries Limited discharges treated ... -
Integrating GIS for Climate-resilient Assessment of Optimal Locations for PV Solar Power Plants in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The aim of this study was to assess suitable locations for photovoltaic solar power plants using GIS in Kajiado County, with a special emphasis on climate resilience. The main objective of this study is to employ GIS for ... -
First Principles Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Tetra Potassium Diarsenido Zincate (K4znas2) Pnictide Ternary Semiconductor
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The scientific search for materials with good light energy absorption and desirable optical and electrical properties for applications in the areas of optoelectronics like photovoltaic is on the rise globally. Since the ... -
Examining the Characteristics of Historical and Future Rainfall Over the Sudan Rainfall Belt
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Global warming significantly affects human activities, especially those reliant on rainfall for agriculture. The IPCC's fifth assessment report predicts that extreme weather events like droughts and floods will become more ... -
Assessment of Water Quality in Some Distribution Tankers and Boreholes in Selected Areas of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The health of any community entirely depends on the availability of sufficient safe and clean water which helps in preventing waterborne diseases. This study's primary goal was to determine whether water from distribution ... -
Impacts of Legal Pluralism in Conserving Water Towers in Kenya: a Case Study of Maasai Mau Water Tower
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water towers offer ecosystem-based goods and services that support a number of sectors, which are crucial for the well-being of humans. Over the years, water towers have experienced severe degradation due to increase in ... -
Evaluating Mealworm (Tenebrio Sp.) Performance on Kenyan Agri-byproducts - Growth, Nutrition and Bioconversion
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The current study aimed at evaluating the effect of replacement of wheat bran, a popular but scarce mealworm diet with potato waste, pineapple peels and cabbage leaves for efficient rearing of Tenebrio sp. The first ... -
Assessment of the Quality of Gasoline and Cross-contamination Across the Kenyan Market
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Small and medium-sized motor cars are the majority of the vehicles found in urban areas around the world are often the main sources of air pollution, good-grade gasoline is fit-for-purpose fuel that complies with the ... -
Assessment of Flood Susceptibility in Mount Elgon Region of Uganda Under a Changing Climate and Risk Implication to Farmland Food Security
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Climate extremes, specifically floods, have posed significant challenges to several regions of the world. Mount Elgon in particular experiences severe flood and its’ impacts have drastically affected the region. Climate ... -
Using Image Processing for Plant Health Monitoring
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The problem farmers face in knowing the health status of the plants during the growth period has limited the yield produced, informed application of pesticide and sustainable agriculture. The challenge to better plant ... -
Rapid Assessment Survey of the Endangered Silver Bladder Reed Frog (Hyperolius Cystocandicans) in Southern Slopes of Mount Kenya Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Reed frogs are a good case for investigating diversity of reproductive traits associated with co-occurrence, resource partitioning and habitat heterogeneity. Objectives of this study were to: (1) establish patterns of ... -
Rift Valley Fever Disease Surveillance and Control Strategies in Marigat Sub County, Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Rift Valley fever (RVF) a viral disease of ruminants, camels and humans transmitted by mosquitoes that belong to the Aedes and Culex genera. The disease causes a high economic impact because of livestock sickness and ...