University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Solar Pv Systems Sizing,performance and Economic Viability for the Kenyan Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Electricity in Kenya is sold and distributed by a monopoly,Kenya Power Company Ltd,and the latest data shows an estimated 4.9 millions customers served by the company. -
Exogenous lipoid pneumonia in children: A systematic review
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Objectives: To describe the clinical-radiological-pathological characteristics and treatment outcomes of children with suspected exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP). Design: Systematic review. We searched electronic databases ... -
Assessing the Hydrocarbon Potential of Offshore Lamu Basin using Nuclear Well Logs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya’s sedimentary basins are similar to other basins in eastern Africa where petroleum has been discovered. In general, acoustic and electrical methods are used in geophysical logging for hydrocarbon exploration in the ... -
Analysis and Modelling of Cartographic Services Among the East African Community Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Economic and political integration of East Africa has been expanding since its second founding in 2000, more so with the accession of Rwanda and Burundi (2007) and South Sudan (2016). Driven by the provisions of the common ... -
Seroprevalence of yellow fever, dengue, West Nile and chikungunya viruses in children in Teso South Sub-County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Arboviruses often cause widespread morbidity in children in endemic regions. Data on the burden of arboviruses in Kenyan children are limited. Objectives: This study was performed to determine the seroprevalence ... -
Assessment and Mapping of Black Carbon and PM2.5 Variability: A Case Study in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Airborne particulate matter is of great concern in the global environment due to associated negative effects on human health and environment, and its contribution to climate change. Reported here is carried out evaluation ... -
Energy Efficiency Assessment of Cooling Water System Using Variable Speed Drives at Tetra Pak Converting Factory-nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project assessed the potential of implementing electrical variable speed drives in flow control on a pumping system of a cooling system. Various studies have documented the energy savings from retrofitting variable ... -
Psychiatric education in Africa-Kenyan perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The existing huge global neuropsychiatry disease burden compared to the available meagre human resources underlines the need for alternative innovative approaches in psychiatry. The low middle income countries have very ... -
Environmental Impacts of Solar Pv Integration Into Existing Diesel Mini-grid.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental Impacts of Solar PV Integration into Existing Diesel Mini-grid Renewable Energy (RE) is traditionally considered to be clean and free. However, in these last decades, RE related issues are becoming more and ... -
Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: a Case Study of Kigali Dumpsite
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rwanda is a developing country where the waste generated from households continues to increase due to extensive urbanization and development. Biodegradable organic matter constitutes a great portion of the municipal solid ... -
Analysis of Energy Use in the Ceramic Membrane Filter Plant and in the United Distillers Vintners Plant [a Case Study at Kenya Breweries Ltd]
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global challenge on energy has been there for some period, this is being driven by the need for safer clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy. Currently most of the world production utilizes electricity ... -
The use of Google Earth engine to analyse changes in Vegetation cover within Shompole and Olkirimatian group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production contribute to nearly a half of agricultural GDP in the country and is the main source of livelihood for the pastoral nomadic communities. These pastoral communities depend on rangelands to provide water ... -
Effects of integrated Nutrition Education approaches on Production and Consumption of Orange-fleshed Sweetpotatoes in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Malnutrition is still a big menace in sub-Saharan Africa as approximately 48 percent of children below five years and 20 percent of pregnant-age women suffer from the effects of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD); night blindness, ... -
Factors influencing Maize yield Gaps on Smallholder farms in Vihiga and Kakamega Counties of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Despite decades of investment in new agricultural technologies, crop yields of main staple crops such as maize (Zea mays), rice (Oryza sativa) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) continue to stagnate in many parts of Sub Saharan ... -
Assessment of the effectiveness of communication channels used in the Dissemination of Reproductive Technologies in Dairy Cattle in Kangema, Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya’s population continues to increase with corresponding demand for milk consumption and related nutritional products. Despite the emerging reproductive technologies for improving dairy farming and milk production, the ... -
Effect Of Diversification Strategies On The Performance Of Keroche Breweries Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The objective of the study was the effect of diversification strategies on the performance of Keroche Breweries Limited. An interview guide was used to collect data. The research design was a case study. The study managed ... -
Potential Use Of Selected Seaweeds As Feed Supplements On Growth Performance And Survival Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus -Linnaeus, 1758) Fingerlings.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aquaculture contributes to food security, increases protein sources, creates employment and more importantly supplements the capture fisheries that is dwindling. Aquaculture production is positively associated with using ... -
Prevalence Of Aflatoxin In Milk Sold Informally In Nairobi And The Effect Of Boiling And Fermentation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)It has been observed that milk in Kenya is contaminated with aflatoxin M1 which is transferred from the feeds consumed by the cows. This study was designed to assess the prevalence of AFM1 in raw milk informally sold in ... -
Optimal multi type step wise group screening designs-a Numerical method approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project considers optimum stepwise group screening designs .Numerical methods are used to obtain the optimum group sizes.Newton’s method as a numerical method , is used as a mathematical tool,statistically, in the ...
