Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Financial Sector Performance Enhancers
(University of Nairobi, 2012)In any state or country there are certain sectors that are relied upon to drive its economy. For many of these countries the financial sector is seen as the driving force of the economy. This is witnessed in many World ... -
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 ... -
The first Eastern African symposium on pure and applied Mathematics and mathematics Education
(University of Nairobi, 1981-06) -
Temporal Pattern of design rainfall for a station in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1974) -
Introduction to Bioinformatics and Medical Information Workshop-7th-12th January 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Responsible Conduct of Research Course/ PRIME-K AIM 4 ACTIVITIES
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Sustainable Use and Conservation of Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) Tree Species in Kenya: The Case of Melia volkensii
(University Of Nairobi, 1998) -
An ecosystem modelling approach to rehabilitating semi-desert rangelands of North Horr, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2005) -
Evaluation of postharvest characteristic of mango fruit: 10th KARI Biennial Scientific Proceedings
(University Of Nairobi, 2006) -
Unlocking the potential of tropical root crop biotechnology in east Africa by establishing a genetic transformation platform for local farmer-preferred cassava cultivars.
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Cassava genetic transformation capacity is still mostly restricted to advanced laboratories in the USA, Europe and China; and its implementation and maintenance in African laboratories has remained scarce. The impact of ... -
The effects of solar irradiation changes on the migration of the Congo Air Boundary and water levels of paleo-Lake Suguta, Northern Kenya Rift, during the African Humid Period (15–5 ka BP)
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)The water-level record from the 300 m deep paleo-lake Suguta (Northern Kenya Rift) during the African Humid Period (AHP, 15–5 ka BP) helps to explain decadal to centennial intensity variations in the West African Monsoon ... -
Effect Of Sediment Loading From The Museum Hill Round-About Reconstruction On Benthos Of Nairobi River
(2011)In determining the effect of sediment loading resulting from the museum hill round-about reconstruction on benthos of Nairobi River, a study was carried out with the objective of determining the abundance of macro and ... -
Maize Yield and Weather in Kitale Area. Second Technical Conferenc e on Weather Forecasting in Eastern and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 07-09-90) -
Impacts of Climate Change on African Agriculture and potential roles of far mers in Adaptation and Mitigation.
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Human Factors in the use of Science and Technology for Development
(University Of Nairobi, 1978-01)