Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Towards developing a manual power generator for climate change adaptation and supply for domestic energy needs
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was aimed at developing an alternative green energy technology amongst households in Bungoma South District, within Bungoma County. The households in the study area have traditionally relied on kerosene as a ... -
Assessment of energy use at a liquid carbon dioxide production plant
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy acquisition and use have been of increasing concern. This being a valuable resource, many people are looking at it with a view of either reducing overall energy used or improving efficiency. An assessment of energy ... -
Electro Catalytic Decompsition Of Captan And Methoxychlor Pesticide Residues Using Cyanocobalamin
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The current study involved electrocatalytic reduction of the organochlorine pesticide residues which are, (3aR,7aS)-2-[(trichloromethyl)sulfanyl]-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-lHisoindole- l,3(2H)-dione (Captan) and 1,1, ... -
Mesocarnivores As Indicators Of Aquatic Ecosystem Health In Selected Rivers Of The Laikipia Plateau
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)Humans affect wetland ecosystems by changing cover, depleting resources, introducing waste and changing natural communities. This poses a major challenge for aquatic ecosystem health in the long run. In Laikipia, local ... -
Synthesis, Characterization And Testing Of Titanium (iv) Oxide Tungsten (vi) Oxide Compound As Potential Catalysts For Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07)The objective of this study was to synthesize Titanium (IV) Oxides tungsten (VI) oxide compound and subsequently test them for use as photo catalysts in water purification. The synthesized compound was calcined at 575DC. ... -
Assessment of the Potential for Integration of Ecosystem Based Approaches and Local Indigenous Knowledge into Climate Change Adaptation in the Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The integration of indigenous knowledge and science through and ecosystem based adaptation provides a basis for the formulation of culturally acceptable and sustainable adaptation practices. This study aims to determine ... -
In silico exploration of 3d structures of pfmsp3 and pfmsp6 invasion genes and their allelic differences
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria is one of the leading causes of child mortality in Africa. According to the World Health Organization report 2011, there was an estimated 655,000 deaths in 2010 in Africa most of which have been reported among ... -
An Intelligent Traffic Light Algorithm System
(University of Nairobi, 2011-04)Traffic light control systems have increased in use on our roads particularly in the urban areas. Every year, more cities are starting to implement traffic light control systems to control traffic in and out of the city. ... -
Mapping Geological Structures in Western Mutomo, Kitui County: A Remote Sensing Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Lineament mapping constitute a very important process in the field of Geology and Earth Sciences. Much of the exploration work, mapping and the exploitation of natural resources including oil and gas, ground water and ... -
Evaluating the Quality of Management Information Systems: A case of SACCOs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Core banking management information systems are the foundation upon which financial institutions worldwide run their business, serve their clients, and provide differentiated products and services to gain competitive ... -
Schistosoma Mansoni Humoral Responses Associated With Re-infection After Treatment And After Priming With Interleukin-12 In Baboons
(University of Nairobi, 1998)People living in schistosomiasis endemic areas, constantly get re-infected with the disease after treatment and it is unknown what the effects of treatment are on the development of immune responses in such situations ... -
Crustal velocity model beneath Lodwar station, Kenya using teleseismic P-wave receiver function
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Receiver functions are an important tool to study the structure of the crust and upper mantle including the discontinuities within them. Due to the regional complex geologic history and ongoing tectonism, Turkana area ... -
The effect Of Host Immunity On Egg Extrusion During Schistosoma Mansoni Infection In The Golden Hamsters
(University of Nairobi, 1989)The study of immunopathology in parasitic infections is crucial eRpecially in the attempts to develop control measures since a better understanding of the factors that influence immunopathogenesjs mAy help to elucidate ... -
Analysis of the effect of wireless campus networks on internet usage in Kenyan universities
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Campus wireless network deployment at Kenyan Universities has become common aiming at increasing internet coverage on campuses. The utilization of internet and IT enabled services is increasingly on campuses with the ... -
Towards Data Architecture Integration for the Processes of Clinical Trials and Therapeutic Products Regulation at Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)While therapeutic products have been with us for millennia, the question of how the quality, safety and efficacy of these products can be achieved and monitored effectively still eludes us. Many methods have been employed ... -
A GIS-based investigation of the effects of physical access on Primary School enrollment: Case study of Loitokitok Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Education is considered as one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, give people opportunities to improve their lives and raise their voice, improve their health, productivity and foster participation in civil ... -
Efficiency Of Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plants In Kenya: A Case Study Of Mombasa Kipevu Treatment Works
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research study undertakes to establish the efficiency of Kipevu wastewater treatment works which is located in Mombasa County by analyzing the influent, effluent and storm water that runs adjacent to the treatment ... -
Communication Of Climate Information To Smallholder Farmers: A Case Study Of Mbeere North, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Communication of climate information is essential for realization of social political and economic development. This study sought to investigate the link involved in communication of climate information to smallholder ... -
Assessment of The Influence Of Climate Change On Smallholder Dairy Productivity In Kosirai, Kenya And Namayumba In Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The influence of climate change in dairy productivity in East Africa is manifested through impacts on fodder production and supply, livestock disease outbreak and water availability for livestock. The overall objective of ... -
Alternative Solid-state Forms of a Potent Antimalarial Aminopyridine: X-ray Crystallographic, Thermal and Solubility Aspects
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)3-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(4-methylsulfonyl phenyl)-pyridin-2-amine (MMP) is a member of a novel class of orally active antimalarial drugs. This aminopyridine molecule has shown potent in vitro antiplasmodial activity ...
