Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Modelling Spatial Accessibility for Precision Targeting of School-based Interventions: a Case Study of Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)School-based interventions are an effective way to improve health outcomes for school aged children (SAC). However, the effectiveness of these interventions depends on the children’s spatial accessibility to schools. ... -
A Framework for Implementation of Cloud-based ERP Systems in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to provide a framework for successfully deploying cloud-based ERP systems in public universities in Kenya. Previous studies indicated that locally hosted or on-premises ERP systems have had challenges ... -
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ... -
Analysis of the Impact of Covid-19 on the Non-life Insurance Industry Activities: a Kenyan Perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to economies and societies worldwide, including the insurance industry. While various studies have been conducted on the impact of the pandemic on the insurance ... -
Model Reduction for Partial Differential Equations
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research project considersModel Order Reduction (MOR) techniques known as Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) method and Discrete Empirical Interpolation Method (DEIM) for Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). ... -
Concentration Levels and Patterns of Fluoride in Groundwater Resources From Kendu Bay Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Water samples from twenty eight boreholes and twenty six wells were sampled in Kendu Bay area which lies between longitudes 34° 35' and 34° 40' E and latitudes 0° 21' and 0° 27' S. The sampling was done in two seasons: ... -
Measuring the Adoption of Risk and Compliance-based Fintechs in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya's Fintech industry confronts obstacles such as technological, regulatory, customer, and market systems concerns. While certain efforts have been made to foster the growth of Fintechs through regulatory sandboxes, ... -
Fundamental Properties of N-power Operators and Their Characterization
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The project will study class of n-power operators and their properties. The study will focus n-power normal operators, n-power hyponormal operators,npower posinormal operators,n-power quasi-normal operators and n-power ... -
Assessment of Copper, Manganese, Potassium and Zinc Levels in Tea Leaves and Their Infusions
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Macrominerals and microminerals serve as electrolytes, metabolic regulators and also have a structural function in the human body. Deficiency of essential elements may lead to a list of healthy complications which includes ... -
A Study on Efficiency and Emissions From Improved Cook Stoves in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study investigated the thermal efficiency and emissions performance characteristics of various local and imported cook stoves. The low penetration and adoption of some of the efficient energy stoves has been attributed ... -
Analysis of Factors Affecting Employability Rate Among Youth in Kenya by Using Generalized Linear Model .
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, youth (age 18-34 years) has been facing employment challenges yet they are in their crucial stage of transitioning from dependence to self-reliance. They are also the majority in the country and are expected ... -
Sustainable Energy and Water Use for Horticultural Processing by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Horticulture is the third foreign exchange earner and is mostly undertaken by smallholder farmers. Processing of horticultural produce involves the intensive usage of water and energy which subsequently results in the ... -
Design of Digital Dynamic Speed Governor for Public Service Vehicles in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The increase in road accidents on Kenyan roads led NTSA to introduce digital speed governors in public service vehicles. Several companies have created various designs of speed limiters to help alleviate this problem. ... -
Kenya Rift Valley Break-up – Focus on Velocity, Trend, and Vertical Displacement
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Position time series files processed by GAMIT/GLOBK with extension velocities in the Victoria-Nubia reference frame processed by the rot program from thirteen continuous Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) station ... -
Development and Validation of Rapid Molecular Assays for Diagnosis and Surveillance of Wuchereria Bancrofti in Human Blood and Mosquito Vectors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Lymphatic filariasis is caused by Wuchereria and Brugia species. Elimination control programme aims at eliminating the disease as a public health problem. Point-of-care, affordable, user friendly and accurate ... -
Climate Smart Agricultural Intensification With Desmodium Legume Cover Crops in Coffee Farm at Kabete in Times of Climate Change.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The conventional coffee production systems has promoted intensive weeding relying heavily on the common broad-spectrum herbicide named glyphosate and manual regular weeding for weed control. These practices have been shown ... -
The Impact of Water Scarcity on Rural Livelihoods in Belet Hawo County, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Water is a vital component of human life and a critical driver for socioeconomic development and environmental integrity in each place. It is a life-sustaining resource that is also vital to rural and agricultural development ... -
Effects Of Habitat Variability On Rodent Distribution And Diversity In Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Rodents are among the most diverse and abundant vertebrates that occupy both natural and semi-natural habitats. Their diverse diet and contribution to predation food chain makes them suitable candidates for motoring ... -
Structural Credit Risk Modelling and Valuation Based on the Merton Model
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The main aim of this research is to model and analyze the probability of default of corporate entities on their bonds using the Merton Model and subsequently evaluate each of the entity’s credit spread. Financial companies ...
