Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Automated rainfall data extraction from satellite imagery for crop index insurance
(2014)Crop insurance uses rainfall as one of the indeces on which farmers can be insured. The rainfall data can be obtained locally from the weather stations but it is limited to only 30 kilometres radius from a station. Though ... -
Valuation of currency options with stochastic volatility
(2014)Currency options have gained acceptance as invaluable tools in managing foreign exchange risk. They are extensively used and bring a much wider range of hedging alternatives as a result of their unique nature. Options are ... -
The role of african indigenous leafy vegetables in immune boosting
(2014)The immune system is a collection of biological processes within an organism that protects against disease. A healthy/strong immune system ensures that one is less susceptible to infections and ill health. Factors affecting ... -
Fog characteristics and the development of a forecasting model at Kamuzu international Airport
(2014)The prediction of fog occurrence, extent, duration and intensity remains elusive despite improvements in numerical guidance and modeling of the fog phenomenon. This is because of the dependency of fog on microphysical and ... -
Multivariate characterization of natural radioactivity systematics in lake Magadi basin Geothermal system in relation to quality of Trona deposits
(2014)The Magadi endorheic basin of Kenya, with its high heat flows due to magmatic activity, extremely saline geothermal manifestations, and vast deposits of trona, presents a complex closed ecosystem that is challenging to ... -
Factors affecting access of water supply in Kisauni area, Mombasa county, Kenya
(2013)The present study, factors affecting accessibility of water supply options was conducted in Kisauni, Mombasa County with a main objective of finding the most accessible water supply in terms of quality, quantity and cost ... -
Effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying Chicken
(2014)The study was done at the Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba. Two experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of β-mannanase on nutrient utilization and performance of laying hens. Experimental ... -
Development of refined oil from lake Victoria Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus) Viscera
(2014)Oil was extracted from Nile perch viscera by varying the wet acid rendering method, then the oil characterized for yields and quality. Viscera were obtained from a local fish filleting plant in Nairobi. Temperature of the ... -
Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin contamination in pre- and post-harvest peanuts in Baringo, Elgeyo-marakwet and Meru counties in Kenya
(2014)Aflatoxin contamination is a major challenge in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production and trade besides posing health challenges to humans and animals. This study monitored the population of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin ... -
Association between Madden-julian oscillations and wet and dry spells over Rwanda
(2014)The objective of this study was to examine the association between the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and wet and dry spells over Rwanda. Daily rainfall records and MJO indices was used in the study. The choice of daily ... -
A model that facilitate secure transmission of examinations data
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The tremendous growth of the digital data environments requires new architectures for security services prompting a need for secure transfer of data especially across institutions of higher learning. However, there are ... -
Optimisation for production of fish protein hydrolysate from Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) by-products
(2014)The global rising concern for food and environmental security has forced established industries such as fish processingto explore new areas of improvement. In Kenya thus far, no studies have been carried out to explore ... -
Site selection for microfinance facilities using GIS case study: Kibera slums, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)There are many Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) operating in Kenya; both licensed and unlicensed by the Central Bank of Kenya to serve the Small Micro Enterprises (SMEs) such as small retail shops, street vending, artisan ... -
Epstein-Barr virus infections in patients with acute febrile illness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) has emerged as an important etiologic agent of infectious mononucleosis and still-growing number of lymphoproliferative disorders. It is also a potential cause of acute febrile illness (AFI). At ... -
Modelings stock price volatility during pre and post financial crisis period in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The trend of stock market prices in Kenya during the financial year 2007-2010 has been of major concern for stock market investors and the financial institutions. Investors as well as the financial institution use the ... -
Influence of donor funding on development of secondary education: A case of church sponsored schools in west Pokot county, Kenya
(2014)Despite the effort of the community and government in developing secondary education, there are increasing concerns regarding secondary schools accessibility among the Pokot community. Due to this the donor funding by and ... -
The causal relationship between stock price and interest rates
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)The relationship between the movements of interest rates and stock prices has been the subject of much speculation and empirical investigation. This is understandable, given the important role they play in the economic ... -
Machine learning for flood forecasting:case study: Nzoia river basin, western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)In Kenya property destruction and loss of life has occurred due to serious incidents of floods, along the Nzoia River catchment area Western Kenya. Despite having flood warning models along the Nzoia River basin; with a ... -
Influence of diffused light seed storage and production location on physico-chemical characteristics and processing suitability of selected Kenyan potato (solanum tuberosum) varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Potato varieties and different production sites can influence the quality of French fries and crisps. Planting well-sprouted potato seeds from diffused light storage (DLS) can lead to higher yields which can influence ... -
Enhancement of peste des petits ruminants (ppr) diagnosis through analysis of experimental infection of sheep and goats and validation of real time polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic tool in Kenya
(2014-09-05)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute viral disease of small ruminants caused by a Morbillivirus and characterized by fever, oculo-nasal discharges, stomatitis, diarrhea and pneumonia. The disease is relatively ...
