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A Curse or Blessing?
(2011)
Comparative Study of the Distributions Used To Model Dispersion
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The negative binomial distribution has been widely used and to a lesser extent the Ney-
man Type A distribution, whereas the Polya-Aeppli distribution has received no attention in modeling
overdispersed (clustered) ...
On Modelling and Pricing Index Linked Catastrophe Derivatives
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
We consider the problem of indifference pricing of derivatives written on CAT bonds. The
industrial loss index is modeled by a compound Poisson process and the number of claims as doubly
stochastic process, such that its ...
A Stochastic Model for Planning a Compartmental Education System and Supply of Manpowe
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This paper describes a Markov Chain transition model that encompasses the different com-
partments of an education system. The model clearly shows transition rates within compartments and
also between compartments, thus ...
A SYSTEMS THINKING FRAMEWORK FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE INTRANSNATIONAL EDUCATION - THE CASE OF KENYA
(2011)
Research has shown that transnational education is growing rapidly, but this growth has not beenaccompanied by effective quality assurance mechanisms. Given the complex nature of transnationaleducation, especially in its ...
Fault-controlled fluid migration during early-stage continental rifting in the Magadi Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The mechanisms controlling the migration of mantle-derived, CO2-rich fluids in early-stage continental rifts are poorly constrained, yet have important implications for processes occurring during the initiation of continental ...
Rift initiation with volatiles and magma
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Second Conference of IYC 2011 Celebrations
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2011-02)
This is conference organized by the Department in order to celebrate IYC 2011. The theme of the conference was "Popularizing Chemistry with respect to Vision 2030". The conference was sponsored by:
1. DOW Chemicals
...
The hominin sites and paleolakes drilling project hspdp drilling campaigns the trials and triumphs of trying the unique and new
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)
Between the summers of 2013 and 2014, the HSPDP successfully completed 4 of its 5 drilling campaigns. To date, >1,200m of core has been collected with the final site at Chew Bahir, Ethiopia scheduled for the end of 2014. ...