Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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The superficial geology and geomorphology of the arid Korr area of Northern Kenya
(1983)The area covered in this study is situated in northern Kenya arid forms a part of the Kaisut desert, which is-the corridor of low-lying ground between the Quaternary volcanic dome of Marsabit and the Precambrian mountain ... -
Groundwater geochemistry of Butula area in Busia District, Kenya
(College of biological and physical sciences faculty of science University of Nairobi, 2001)The groundwater geochemistry of Butula area of Busia District (which is bounded by longitudes 34°10' and 34°25' E, and latitudes 01° 15'55" and 0 I°29' I"N and which covers an areal extent of approximately 395 Km2) has ... -
Estimation of market risk for the main investment market segment of Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2002)This Project paper applies a model for estimating market risk by use of beta coefficients.A Beta table is built using secondary data from companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange Main Investment Market Segment. The ... -
A framework for the implementation of E-government in Kenya
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2005)The arrival of the internet has led citizens to expect faster, better and more responsive access to government services. Simultaneously there is increasing pressure to provide more open and transparent policy implementation, ... -
Effect of momordica charantia fruit extract on blood Glucose and lipid profiles in diabetic rats fed on high Sucrose and fat diets
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Ex ante evaluation of is projects in Institutions of higher learning in Kenya
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2007)Information Systems (IS) has become ubiquitous in organizations; not only are Information Systems used for operational purposes, they are also employed in controlling, planning and strategic levels of management in ... -
A taxonomic, ecological and commercial potential study of the genus gracilaria (gracilariales, rhodophyta) of the Kenya coast
(University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, 1993)A study was carried out on the taxonomy, ecology and the yield as well as properties of the polysaccharides of the marine algal genus Gracilaria, which is one of the genera of commercial importance worldwide. Eight species ... -
Temporal synthesis of cuticle proteins during larval development in the tsetse fly, glossina morsitans morsitans
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The tsetse fly is an insect of great economic importance to man as a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis. The important functions of the cuticle are support, including muscle attachment, protection, and ... -
Responses Of Spotted Stemborer Chilo Par Tell Us (swinhoe) (lepidoptera: Pyralidae) To Ba Cillus Thuringiensis Berliner Formulations In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)This study sought to quantify the effects of geographic isolation (allotropy) and altitude on three widely distributed populations of the spotted stalkborer Chilo partellus, a pest of maize, by determining their response ... -
The concentration of manganese, iron, copper, zinc, cadmium and lead in sediments and fish from the Winam gulf of lake Victoria and fish bought in Mombasa town markets
(1985)Manganese, iron, copper, zinc, cadmium and lead concentrations were determined on a total of 218 fish and 20 sediments using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Representative fish species were collected from ... -
Roadmap to E-Government: A Kenya case study
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2004)E-Government has finally recently arrived in Kenya. There are currently a growing numbers of e-Government projects, some of which are contributing to public sector reform and delivering gains, while others are failing ... -
The geology of the Kavirondian group of sediments
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The Kavirondian sediments form the Kavirondian Group and are exposed both in Kakamega and South Nyanza Districts in western Kenya. This lithological Group forms one of the three stratigraphical Groups which constitute ... -
An investigation of the reaction between ozone and decalin
(1970)The reaction of ozone with cis-- and trans-'decalin in the Liquid phase has been investigated. Neutral and acidic products have been identified and quantitatively estimated by gas+Li.quid chromatographic analysis s, The ... -
Impact of management attitude on the integration of Information communication technologies in higher Education instruction (a study of Makerere university and Kyambogo University.)
(School of computing and informatics, University of Nairobi, 2007)The study was set to investigate management attitude effect on the integration of ICTs in classroom environment, identify opportunities available and challenges which will lead to offering solutions to them. Three ... -
Studies on ecology and epidemiological importance of glossina swynnertoni austen, near Aitong, Maasai Mara, South Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1997)Different trap designs and colours were tested for G. swynnertoni. A turquoise blue colour variation of the Siamese trap was adopted as the standard for sampling. Further trap tests showed the turquoise blue Triangular ... -
Transition metal chelates of some quinquedentate and tridentate ligands
(1987)Transition metal chelates containing tridentate and quinquedentate ligands have been prepared and studied. Three bis-Schiff bases, N,N'-disalicylidene-4-R-2, 6-di(aminomethyl) anisole (R = Cl, Br, CH3) were synthesized ... -
Electrocatalytic reduction of toxic organohalides in surfactant microstructures
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, 1994)In a bicontinuous conductive media of 23 :34:43 didodecyldimethylammonium bromide DDAB/n-dodecane/water microemulsion (% by wt.), controlled potential electrolysis was performed at the two diffusion controlled reduction ... -
An "Effective Hamiltonian" for quasi-degenerate many-body perturbation theory
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A Survey Of Cobalt Related Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Common Breeds Of Goats In Small Farming Communities Of The Rift Valley Of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, 1992)A survey was carried out in order to find out (a) the prevalence of cobalt-related vitamin B12 deficiency in goats, (b) the effect of the deficiency on body condition and reproductive performance and (c) to describe ...
