Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Factors influencing successful implementation of hunger safety net programme in the vulnerable livelihoods in northern Kenya: a case of Wajir county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of this study was to undertake and investigation of factors affecting the success of Hunger Safety Net Programme in the Vulnerable Livelihoods in Northern Kenya, in Wajir County. The purpose of this study ... -
Factors influencing subscriber adoption of mobile payments: a case of safaricom's lipa na m-pesa service in Embu town, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)M-PESA service was introduced in the year 2007 by Safaricom Company as a business strategy to increase the company‟s business growth and deepen financial inclusion in Kenya. Currently it is being widely used by a population ... -
Phylogeny And Antibiotic Activity Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Isolated From Nematode Symbionts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Xenorhabdus is a bacteria genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria of this genus form a mutualistic relationship with Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes. More so, their antimicrobial production serves as a ... -
Factors influencing implementation of women enterprise fund in Kenya, a case of Kajiado south constituency, Kajiado county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, women face various challenges in their live endeavours as they endure to attain self economic empowerment. To address the challenges faced by women in their attempt to access affordable credit, the Kenya ... -
Factors influencing crop production in irrigation schemes in the arid and semi arid lands of Kenya: the case of Hola irrigation scheme, Tana river county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of the world make up over 40% of the earth’s surface and are however home to the world’s poorest and most marginalized people. In Kenya, the ASALs occupy over 80% of the country areas ... -
Factors influencing completion of irrigation projects in Kenya: a case of national irrigation board projects in Mount Kenya region
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that influence completion of irrigation projects being implemented by National Irrigation Board, Kenya. A case of various irrigation development projects will be ... -
Factors influencing accessibility of rural electrification in Kenya: a case of Naivasha constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The World Bank Study on the Welfare Impact of Rural Electrification (2008) spells out the importance of electricity access in rural areas. The benefits of rural electrification range from lighting, access to information, ... -
Web based mapping of water supply situation in Mathare valley
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Informal settlements are home to an increasing number of the urban poor. The lack of basic services, from sanitation and waste removal to water and electricity, has resulted in untenable conditions for the poor. Despite ... -
Nonporous ceramics filters for water purification
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Clean water is a necessity for healthy human beings so is its provision and access. This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of ceramic water filters in reducing the E. coli in contaminated water. ... -
Public private partnership in solid waste management: case study of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Partnerships are believed to have bounced on the scene globally because many nation states failed in providing basic services .In many developing countries, over the few decades, partnership is taking more significant ... -
Simulation of Soil Moisture, Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) and Sweet potato (Ipomea batatas L.lam) Yields using CropSyst Model in Matuu Sub-County, Kenya
(2015)There has been declining crop yields in the ASALs of Kenya due to low soil fertility caused by continuous cropping without addition of external inputs and low soil water availability due to low and unreliable rainfall and ... -
Determinants of environmental health related diseases in Kenya with generalized linear mixed models: analysis of Kenya integrated household budget survey
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Generalized linear models (GLMs) form a class of fixed effects regression models for several types of dependent variable, whether continuous, dichotomous or counts. Common GLMs include linear regression, Logistic regression ... -
Anemia and associated factors among breastfeeding infants 0-6 months old at Kangemi slums, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Controversies surrounding exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of life and the risk of developing anemia exist. Studies worldwide have indicated uncertainties on the way forward given the World Health ... -
Modelling the factors contributing to under-five mortality in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Under-five mortality rate is the key indicator of both child well-being and coverage of child survival interventions factoring social and economic development. This is in line with Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) ... -
Business intelligence student retention system for higher learning Institutions (a case for Machakos university college)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Student retention is an essential part of many enrollment management systems. It affects university rankings, school reputation, and financial wellbeing. Student retention has become one of the most important priorities ... -
Petrology and tectono metmorphic setting of iron deposits in the Mozambique belt segment in Mutomo - Ikutha area, South- Eastern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study area is bounded by longitudes 380 4’E to 38020’E and latitudes 1048’S to 208’S in South Kitui within the Kitui County occupying about 100 Km2. This area can be accessed from Nairobi-Thika - Kitui ,Nairobi – ... -
CEBIB Graduates students at the 51st University of Nairobi event
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Some aspects of atmospheric static stability parameter of the atmosphere over Africa during the different major seasons
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Climatological estimates for the values of static stability parameter are presented for the different pressure layers in the African atmosphere during the months of January, April, July and October. These values show very ... -
Bioglass incorporation into biodentine: impact on biological and physical properties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)ABSTRACT Biodentine is a novel tricalcium silicate based material with excellent properties suited for use in multiple dental procedures. However, there is still room for improvement of this cement, hence this study being ... -
Sitation Of A Geological Nuclear Repository Of The Proposed Kenya Nuclear Power Plant (npp)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy development in Kenya is currently based upon the Vision 2030 platform which aims to enhance energy production by commissioning the establishment of the first nuclear power plant by the year 2022. Under the ...
