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Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Cu(Ii) Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using a Kenyan Micaceous Mineral.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Copper (II) sorption on a Kenyan micaceous mineral (Mica-K) was studied in the batch mode. The effects of different experimental parameters such as; initial concentration, contact time, sorbent dose, pH, particle size, ... -
Quality Assessment Of Rain And Storm Water Runoff For Nairobi City Industrial And Sub-Urban Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Nairobi like most cities in the world is faced with water shortages because all the surface water sources have been tapped and the ground water overexploited, yet the water demand continues to rise as the population grows. ... -
Amino acid Composition of Gelatin Extracted from the Scales of Different Marine Fish Species in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Gelatin in this study was extracted by an enzymatic process from the scales of three marine fish species; Lutjanus sebea (Red snapper), Lethrinus harak (Black spot emperor) and Scalus ghobban (Blue barred parrot ... -
Influence of School Based Factors on Internal Efficiency in Mixed Public Secondary Schools in Nyatike Sub County, Kenya
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Role of Employee Competencies, Quality Decisions and Competitive Strategies in the Relationship Between Organizational Learning and Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Achieving superior performance is a major pre-occupation of senior managers in the competitive and slow growth markets, including the insurance industry in Kenya. The insurance firms operate in a dynamic environment defined ... -
A nested multivariate chemometrics based calibration strategy for direct trace biometal analysis in soft tissue utilizing Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) and scattering spectrometry.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Compton scatter-modulated fluorescence and multivariate chemometric (artificial neural network (ANN) and principal component regression (PCR)) calibration strategy was explored for direct rapid trace biometals (Mn, Fe, Cu, ... -
Negotiating Cultural Identity In Exile :A Study of Denaw Mengestu's Children of the Revolutions and All Our Names
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examines how immigrant characters in Dinaw Mengestu’s novels Children of the Revolution and All Our Names negotiate cultural identity in foreign spaces. Mengestu as a contemporary African writer in the diaspora ... -
Rapid Nuclear Forensics Analysis via Laser Based Microphotonic Techniques Coupled with Chemometrics
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Nuclear forensics (NF) is an important tool for analysis and attribution of nuclear and radiological materials (NRM) in support of nuclear security. The critical challenge in NF currently is the lack of suitable microanalytical ... -
Rapid in-situ radiometric assessment of the Mrima-Kiruku high background radiation anomaly complex of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper presents the radiometric survey results of the Mrima-Kiruku high background radiation (HBR) anomaly complex of south coastal Kenya. Utilizing a portable γ-ray spectrometer consisting of a 2.0 l NaI(Tl) backpack ... -
Site Suitability Mapping of Water Harvesting Structures Using Gis and Remote Sensing.
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Methods for translating ICTs’ survey questionnaire into French and Bambara
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Researchers have used many instruments to gather data on the use of Information and Communication Technology to disseminate information on agricultural inputs towards farmers. These instruments are in English and based ... -
Project Planning Approaches, Organizational Culture and Performance of Ngos in Kisumu County, Kenya
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Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies on the Implementation of Ng-cdf Projects: a Case of Ngariama Njukiini Water Project Gichugu Constituency Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of monitoring and evaluation strategies on the implementation of NG-CDF projects in Ngariama Njukiini water project in Gichugu constituency, Kirinyaga County. The study ... -
Linking Climate Information to Livelihood Strategies through ICTs: the Role of Integrated Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In this paper, we propose that an Integrated Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (I-SLF), that mainstreams ICT-driven climate information, provides the ideal means by which such information may be leveraged to ensure sustainable ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Public Servants in the Health Sector: a Case of Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Changes and competition has been dramatically increasing in the current world of competiveness and diversity. Globally, government sectors and public employees have taken the major roles in making the country prosper in ... -
Investigation And Characterization Of Interfering Pyrolysis Products Of Wood Debris In Fire Arson Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Laboratory identification of flammable products in fire debris is vital in crime scene investigations. Debris collected from a fire scene is intricate and contains background compounds from the substrate material and ... -
Factors Influencing Success of Transformation of Microfinance Institutions Into Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Microfinance institutions in Kenya seek to transform mostly to deposit taking microfinance institutions with a view of accessing deposits for the purposes of lending. MFIs often seek to transform to the deposit taking MFIs ... -
Influence Of Information And Communication Technology Application On Management Of Road Projects In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The number of public road construction projects has been increasing in Kenya from one period to another. However, completion of projects within the cost budget allocated is always a challenge. Due to inadequacy of financial ...
