University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Optical and electrical properties of Pd doped Sn02 thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Thin films of Sn02: Pd have been deposited on glass substrate at 450°C using an alcoholic precursor solution consisting of Tin (IV) Chloride (SnCl4.5H20) and Palladium Chloride (PdCl2). The influence of increasing Pd ... -
Chapter 436 – Absorber Thickness Dependence on CuInSe2 Based Solar Cells Performance Using CuIn Precursors Selenized Using H2Se Gas
(University of Nairobi, 2000-07)The performance of CulnSe2 based devices as a function of reaction period and CuIn precursors of different thicknesses reacted in a Chemical Vapor deposition (CVD) reactor using H2Se gas at reaction temperature of 350°C ... -
The seismicity of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The Kenya Rift Valley, part of the East African Rift System, which extends from Lake Turkana in the north to Lake Magadi in the south, is seismically active. It is surprisingly free of teleseismic events compared to the ... -
Organic binders to enhance fuel efficiency of charcoal (Jikos) and in water filters
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)This work presents experimental and theoretical study of the effect of a plant bidder (corchirus olitorius) on the thermal shock resistance and thermal con: of kaolinite-based refractories. Shock-induced crack growth, ... -
Simulation of Air Pollution-Related Health Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment of Future Climate over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)Air pollution has intensified strongly since the industrial revolution. Studies clearly show that air quality has deteriorated on both global and regional scales. In parallel evidence that air pollution affect human health ... -
Economic Performance Comparison Of Combined-cycle And Cogeneration Proposals For Pipeline Application
(University of Nairobi, 1996-10)Gas/steam turbine combined-cycle and cogeneration plants embrace the total energy concept which seeks to utilize to the maximum the energy available in a system. The technology used for a given duty depends partly on the ... -
Cogeneration In Rural Development
(University of Nairobi, 1995-02)The excellent thermodynamic performance offered by cogeneration plants indicates that cogeneration is an attractive means of meeting the energy needs of industry and that it can contribute significantly to the efficient ... -
Confounding Effect of Weather and Outdoor Particulate Matter on Asthma Incidence over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Abstract Asthma is a major cause of chronic morbidity and mortality throughout the world. There is evidence that its prevalence has increased considerably over the past 20 years. It is estimated that 300 million individuals ... -
ENSO Episodes and its Impacts on Seasonal Rainfall Characteristics with Reference to Crop Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)EI Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) plays an important role in the interannual variability of rainfall in Kenya. The effects of ENSO on the seasonal rainfall characteristics were investigated. The seasonal rainfall ... -
Effectiveness of maize marketing controls in Kenya. In: Price and marketing controls in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)This paper summarizes the findings of the research project carried out in 1978-79 which examined the extent to which maize marketing controls in Kenya fulfilled the functions of operational efficiency and operated at lowest ... -
Effect of substrate deposition temperature on the properties of Snx Sey/ZnO:Sn
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Marketing and pricing policies in the Kenya dairy industry. In: Price and marketing controls in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)The dairy industry in Kenya has always operated under some form of government administered regulatory system. Government administered prices have not been efficient. There has not been sufficient flexibility to allow for ... -
Ab-initio Studies of point defects in TiO2: A density functional approach
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Maize and beans in Kenya: the interaction and effectiveness of the informal and formal marketing systems.
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)The structure and conduct of the marketing systems (for maize and beans in Kenya), both formal (controlled) and informal (uncontrolled) are described and analyzed. The analysis includes an examination of the extent to which ... -
ENSO Episodes and its Impacts on Seasonal Rainfall Characteristics with Reference to Crop Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Weather and climate variability is the major factor affecting inter-annual variability of crop production and yield in all environments. Rainfall is among the most important elements affecting agriculture as soil water ... -
What is the limit of up-scaling rainwater harvesting in a river basin
(University of Nairobi, 2003)The semi-arid savannah environment (SASE) of sub-Saharan Africa are characterized by low erratic rainfall which result to high risk of droughts, intra-seasonal dry spells and frequent food insecurity. The main occupation ... -
Optoelectronic Properties of Palladium Doped Tin (IV) Oxide (Pd: Sn02) Tlfin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis
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Characterization of Indium doped Tin Selenide (In iSn.Sey) Thin Films for Phase Change Memory Application
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Development policy and educational opportunity: the experience of Kenya and Tanzania.
(University of Nairobi,, 1980)This paper analyzes the extent to which equalization of educational opportunity is possible and the conditions which influence levels of policy achievement, taking Kenyan and Tanzanian experiences as examples. The dimensions ...
