Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Stability of Pyrethrins in Drying Methods of Pyrethrum Flowers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Pyrethrins are extracted from pyrethrum flowers and are classified into two groups; Pyrethrins I and Pyrethrins II. They are used as a broad spectrum natural insecticide active ingredient in agriculture and public health. ... -
Modelling Survival Among Patients With Prostate Cancer in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Prostate cancer is among the most common types of cancers in men in Kenya and worldwide. The exact cause of the prostate cancer is unclear. However, previous research has indicated that there are risk factors likely to ... -
A Persistent Cloud Forensics Model for Reliable Digital Forensics by Investigative Agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The rapid growth of cloud computing and the ever increasing demand for computing resources is gradually driving the migration from the traditional on-premise ICT infrastructure to the Cloud Computing Space. As the trend ... -
Climate Change Action Toolkit for Groundwater Use in Agricultural Production: Case Study of Lwanda, Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Groundwater is an alternative fresh water source for domestic, industrial and agricultural production. Groundwater use can sustain agricultural production through irrigation during prolonged dry season to increase crop ... -
Convolutional neural network for predicting poverty using satellite imagery
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Eradication of poverty in all its forms worldwide by 2030 is the rst of 17 Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations. In Africa, where the bulk of the world's poorest people live, national household ... -
An Evaluation of Access to Technical Training in Tvets Using Technology in Marginalized Kenya. A Focus of West Pokot and Trans – Nzoia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study is particularly concerned with how technology can be used to enhance educational access among TVETs in Kenya’s marginalized areas. A comparison of available ICT educational resources has been evaluated. The study ... -
Modelling the Determinants of Underemployment Among Youths in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Unemployment is mainly used as the indicator for labour underutilization. Underemployment is higher than the unemployment rate in 65% of the African countries (ILO, n.d.). Kenya’s unemployment rate is 7:4%, underemployment ... -
Analysis of critical factors that will influence sustainability of Teleworking post Covid-19 in Kenya: a case study of tier-I Commercial Banks.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The insurgence of Covid-19 pandemic not only brought unprecedented implications in the health and social circles of our society, but also led to great economic turbulence globally. This is because the pandemic which started ... -
Aerosol Remote Sensing and Modelling: Estimation of Vehicular Emission Impact on Air Pollution in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In cities experiencing rapid urbanisation and motorisation like Nairobi, deterioration of air quality is bound to occur due to vehicular emissions. Exposure to ambient aerosols is a leading risk factor which is attributed ... -
Digitalization of Multi-stakeholder Structures Along Sorghum Value Chain in Siaya County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Detailed knowledge of specific agricultural value chain stakeholders is a key element for quality and profitable food production (Makini et al. 2013). While there are attempts to organize agricultural stakeholders in ... -
Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Sorghum Yield in Lesotho
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Climate variability characterized with hazardous extreme weather events is a major threat to rain-fed agriculture production in Lesotho resulting into increased food insecurity and poverty in the country. Therefore, this ... -
An mhealth intervention for sexual reproductive health information and services by young people in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Accessibility to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services among young people has been poor over the years. Lack of quality SRH information, services, and tools among young people has resulted in adverse ... -
Factors Affecting Information Security in Teleworking. Case Study: Kenya National Police Dt Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Businesses are increasingly adopting teleworking to embrace the changes in the operation macro environment, the COVID 19 pandemic is driving most businesses to adopt teleworking to curb its spread, and teleworking is ... -
Cyber Security Readiness for Mobile Banking Among Dt Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The mobile Banking technology among the DT SACCOs has rapidly grown resulting from the digital transformation among the financial sectors. The technology is based on electronic banking where mobile can be transacted through ... -
Study of New Curvature Tensors on Para Kenmotsu Manifold and Other Related Manifolds.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of this paper is to study a Para Kenmotsu manifold admitting theW7-curvature tensor. We will investigate the geometry of a Para Kenmotsu manifold when it isW7- at, W7-semisymmetric,W7-symmetric andW7-recurrent. ... -
Effect of Residential Real Estate Portfolio Diversification on Management of Risks by Real Estate Developers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In real estate, risk is the possibility that an investor will lose some or all of the initial investment. Recent trends in real estate development processes have exposed real estate developers to further and greater risks. ... -
Numerical Solutions for Partial Differential Equations of Conservation Laws
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of this project, is to come up with a su cient background so thatwe can approach the current literature of research possessing the necessary tools and detailed understanding. We will concern ourselves with ... -
Assessment of Small-scale Farmers Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change in Nyatike Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Agriculture is the most dominant source of livelihood for rural households in developing countries. However, agricultural production is climate sensitive especially in areas that rely on rain-fed agriculture, including in ... -
Assessment of advanced digital skills gap in Kenya using the design reality gap research framework
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The new technological landscape brings new opportunities and challenges that require skills to manage and operate. Digital skill is a prerequisite for benefiting from technology, and advanced digital skills are crucial ... -
Foundations to the Theory of Schemes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Grothendieck’s magnificent theory of schemes pervades the spectrum of modern algebraic geometry and underpins its wide applications in the field of Number theory,Medicine, Physics , Applied Mathematics,image encryption ...
