University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Evaluating the Potential of Opensource Geospatial Data in Topographical Map Revision
(2021-08)Topographical maps are general reference maps that depict the planimetric position of both natural and manmade features and the general terrain. In Kenya topographical map-making dates back to the colonial period when the ... -
Identifying Opportunities for Energy Saving in a Metal Fabrication Workshop: a Case Study of Transpower Technologies Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of this study was to identify energy saving potential in metal fabrication workshops in Kenya with a case study done at Transpower Technologies Ltd (TTL) located along Eastern By-pass in Kiambu County. The ... -
Footwear Design as an Intervention to Alleviate Post Long-distance Running Induced Fatigue
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Besides being one of the most participated in leisure sports activities, running is also the cheapest and most accessible, organized sport in the world. More and more people in the last decade have taken up the sport or ... -
Loan Default Prediction Using Machine Learning : a Case of Mobile Based Lending
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Over the last decade, digital credit has been the fastest growing financial innovation in Kenya. This has largely been attributed to by technological innovations and mobile phone penetration enabling expanded access to ... -
Initiatives Influencing Integration of Urban Refugee Pupils in Primary Education in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of the study was to investigate initiatives influencing the integration of urban refugee children in primary education in Nairobi County, Kenya. Five research objectives were designed to guide the study; to ... -
A Course Recommender System at Higher Education Learning
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Recommender systems have been employed in entertainment, e-commerce, agriculture, healthcare and education among other industries to provide personalised suggestions to users. Recommender systems help to solve the problem ... -
Ethnopharmacological and Toxicological Study of Medicinal Plants Used Against Respiratory Infections in Kisumu East Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Respiratory diseases are a major cause of mortality in developing countries. Poor access to healthcare in rural areas makes many people in such communities to rely on traditional medicine. The current study was designed ... -
Outcome of Techniques Employed for Cyber Resiliency by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In financial institutions, cyber-attacks have become an inevitable digital hazard that cannot be completely eliminated. Cyber-attacks lead to loss of money among clients leading to discussion and may also lead to inefficient ... -
Influence of Teacher Pedagogies on Implementation of Competency-based Curriculum in Public Primary Schools in Westlands Sub- County, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study aims to evaluate the impact of Teachers' Teaching on the application of the skill-based curriculum of public elementary schools in the Sub-County of the Westlands, Nairobi City County. The aims for the study were: ... -
Informalization and Management of Street Use in Downtown Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Kenyan urban centres are experiencing exponential transformation from the proliferation of informal activities. Most literature has noted that informality is a result of rapid urbanization which is not accompanied by ... -
Secure Password Sharing and Storage Using Encryption and Key-exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Based on security best practices for passwords, the credential is a confidential pin for authenticating system users, but there are instances where users share a common password for resources. Credentials sharing necessitates ... -
Governance and Management of Farming Landuse Practices in Rwanda: Case Study of Mukimira Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Poor land use practices have negative effects on environment and food security because they degrade land resources.Despite Rwanda having policies and laws to regulate landuse farming practices it has been observed that ... -
Stochastic Application of Absorbing Markov Chain to Secondary Schools: a Case Study of Monrovia Consolidated Schools System (Mcss), Monrovia-liberia.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Since the end of the prolonged civil war in Liberia in 2003, general enrolment in secondary schools has increased, a scenario that necessitates a signi cant amount of resources. Enrollment forecasting is a critical ... -
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Chromium Tanned Leather Wastes, Amino Acid Composition Analysis and Chemical Characterization of Hydrolysate
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The disposal of leather wastes poses many challenges and is a major threat to the environment in many countries across the world. Large amounts of wastes from the tanneries including: shavings, trimmings, sludge and ... -
Adoption of Green Building Concepts in Residential Developments in Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The construction industry is the spine of the national economy through which the total physical development is realized. Globally, buildings alone consume approximately 38% of global energy. During construction, buildings ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Geospatial Distribution of Giardia Duodenalis Infection in Dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Giardia duodenalis, the causative agent of mammalian giardiasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection that poses a serious public health risk. It is associated with diarrhea or loose stool in man and animals. The dog is as a ... -
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 ...
