Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Impact of Seasonal Changes on Malaria and Rift Valley Fever Vector Ecology and Infection Status in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The seriousness of vector borne diseases is expected to be altered with ongoing climate change. This is because the vectors responsible for transmission of vector borne diseases (VBDs) are climate sensitive. The current ... -
The Potential For Bioethanol Fuels To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Household Cooking In Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis explores the potential for increased adoption of clean and sustainable domestic cooking fuels in urban informal settlements to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the impact of ... -
Assessment of Selected Antibiotics in Ngong River and Their Removal Using Activated Carbon
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Occurrence of antibiotics in aquatic environment has become of concern in the recent past due to development of antibiotic resistance among microorganisms. In addition, most Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products ... -
Optimal Control Problem for Cholera Epidemiology
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Optimal control is vital in determining control policies for diseases that are infectious. A SIR-model with vaccination and sanitation is considered. The extant and local stability analysis of (DFE) disease-free equilibrium ... -
Determinants of Use of Electronic Medical Records Systems to Deliver Hiv Care in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The increasing application of ICT to manage these countries’ Patient level health information systems (HIS) is expected to improve efficiencies, leading to availability of quality health information for clinical ... -
Temperature and Moisture Impact on Polarization Mode Dispersion in Carrier Grade Optical Fibre Links in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this research work, an investigation was carried out on the impacted environmental factors in Kenya influence Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) in an already buried fibre optic cable in the field. A case study was ... -
Length-Weight And Diet Composition Of Selected Teleost Fishes From Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Sustainable exploitation of fishery resources requires knowledge of the population dynamics of the target resource. Studies have shown consistence and considerable decline in the densities and species richness of most coral ... -
Impact of Iron Ore Mining On Heavy Metal Concentration In Soils of Kishushe Area In Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study of heavy metal deposition and accumulation in soils is of great interest due to the negative consequences it presents to environment and human health. Mining and milling activities such as ore grinding, ore ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability and Weather Forecasts on Livestock Production and Marketing in Baringo County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study focused on the impacts of climate variability and weather forecasts on livestock production and marketing in Mogotio and Marigat sub-counties in Baringo County, Kenya. The pastoralists have continued practicing ... -
Screening maize inbred lines and crosses for resistance to aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Maize forms a primary diet in Africa and the demand exceeds its local production. In Kenya, it is equally a subsistence and commercial crop, grown by small scale (75%) and large scale farmers (25%). Production of this crop ... -
Assessing the trend in the skill of seasonal rainfall forecast in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Many socio-economic activities in Kenya are weather and climate dependent. Therefore information on the expected weather is of paramount importance. This information is acquired through use of weather forecasts. The forecasts ... -
Statistical downscaling of future rainfall and temperature under different canesm2-RCP model scenarios
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The current study downscaled daily rainfall and temperature from Canadian Second Generation Earth Systems Model (CanESM2) in Uasin-Gishu County. The main objective of the study was to determine the future daily rainfall ... -
The role of surface wind on fog occurrence at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Meteorology involve delivery of timely and real weather information as a warning that helps people or establishments exposed to likely weather threats to take precaution that avoids or reduces their exposure to risks. In ... -
The assessment of the temporal characteristics of surface air temperatures over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research assessed the temporal characteristic of surface air temperature over Kenya using graphical and statistical technique. The temporal characteristics investigated in the study included inter-annual trends in the ... -
Assessment of the availability of water for livestock use in the Mara river basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)2018the study was set out to assess the availability of water mainly for livestock use over mara river basin. The basin rainfall pattern was compared to the mara river (main ecological river in the basin) flow. The study ... -
Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network:the Kenyan Case
(university of nairobi, 2018)Fuzzy logic is one of the intelligent systems that can be used to develop algorithms for handover. For success in handing over, the decision-making process is crucial and thus should be highly considered. The performance ... -
Comparison Between Lee-Carter Model And Negative Binomial Regression Model In Forecasting Male Mortality Data Of Usa(1980-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)People living in America today are living longer compared to yester years; this is due to reduced mortality rates and increase in life expectancy. According to (Dye & Williams, 2010) generally mortality rates have ... -
Factors Infuencing Place of Delivery in Kenya: A Multilevel Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background:Maternal mortality in Kenya increased from 380/100000 live births to 530/100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. Skilled assistance during childbirth is central to reducing maternal mortality yet the proportion ... -
Assessing the impacts of climate variability on the academic perfomance of pupils in Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The occurrence of extreme weather conditions is not uncommon in various parts of Kenya including Siaya County. Adverse weather conditions affect the learning process and this subsequently affects the level of performance ... -
Geology, geochemistry and economic potential of the bingo carbonatite and its associated Laterites in Beni territory, North Kivu, democratic republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Bingo carbonatite complex and its surrounding geologic formations which are located in Beni, North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, occur along the Western branch of the East African Rift ...
