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Geochemical Evaluation Of The Hydrocarbon Potential Of Source Rocks In The Anza Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Geochemical analysis of source rocks is a method used to estimate and understand the formation of hydrocarbons (if any) in the rock samples. Over time, technology applied has improved and it is now possible to quantitatively ... -
Geochemical evidence of cold fluid incursion into the Olkaria well reservoir, Naivasha, Rift Valley-Kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2012)The study to establish the presence of cold fluid incursion into a geothermal reservoir using geochemical evidence was carried out in the greater Olkaria geothermal field. The greater Olkaria geothermal field is situated ... -
Geochemical, classification and economic significance of coal in the Mui basin, southeastern Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Since coal is extracted from the earth, and its formation involved chemical processes, a study of the origin and composition of coal is a part of the broad subject of geochemistry. The predominant elements in coal are ... -
Geodetic network adjustment through robust parameter estimation
(1996)The classical estimation procedures, such as least squares approach, tised to estimate parameters in geodetic network adjustment, take into consideration several assumptions about normality and independence of ... -
Geographic distribution and identification of pathways of interactions of Tilapiine species between natural and aquaculture systems in upper Tana River Basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Freshwater fish habitats are highly threatened, facing impacts from habitat degradation, overfishing, and the introduction of non-native invasive species. Tilapia fishes are at the center of freshwater fishes due to their ... -
Geographic Information System and the Implementation of Kenyan Vision 2030 State Department of Lands
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the private and public sectors, organizations have invested in information systems as a strategic infrastructure in management decision making. These tools have been identified as paramount and vital in driving management ... -
A geographical analysis of the distribution of migrants in Uganda
(Faculty of Arts, University of East Africa, 1968)This thesis aims at analysing the distribution of migrant peoples in Uganda, and to map these distributions aa they are revealed in the 1959 Uganda General African Census. For the purposes of this thesis, a migrant is ... -
Geographical indications globally and the Kenyan approach
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Geographical information systems (GIS) database for ruma women development group
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Geographical Information systems (GIS) are becoming a powerful tool for use in the management of resources within the Community Based Organizations (CBO’s). Ruma Women Development Group (RWDG) is a CBO which manages its ... -
Geographical Information Systems in Environmental Management: a Case Study of National Environment Management Authority Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)GIS technology is a relatively new technology used to enhance efficiency in day-to-day operations within an organization. The main purpose of this research was to establish the usage and performance of GIS in Environmental ... -
Geographical perspectives on the role of small urban centres in regional planning strategy: a study of marketing and trade in Laikipia district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 1997)Small urban centers have recently been recognized as important and integral components of regional planning designs in developing countries. For instance, the Kenya Government's Development Policy for ASAL (1992: 64), ... -
Geographical, demographical and some clinical characteristics of Burkitt's Lymphoma in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2001)Much importance is currently being attached to Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) as a disease in tropical Africa and it is currently under a critical study in this region. Kenya lies in the region where Burkitts lymphorna is expected ... -
Geographies of Terror: a Case Study of Garissa County (2011-2012)
(University of Nairobi,Department Of Political Science And Public Administration,, 2013)The aim of this dissertation is to highlight factors that underpin occurrence of domestic and regional terrorism particularly in Kenya between October 2011 and December 2012. During this period Kenya experienced 61 terror ... -
The Geography of the Port of Kisumu
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A Geoidal section in East Africa
(School of Enginnering, University of Nairobi, 1979)Astronomical observations were made over a loop through East Africa from 8 degrees South to 3 degrees North in the years 1967 to 1971 at existing trigonometrical stations in the survey networks. The work presented in ... -
Geologic factors leading to borehole failure in Machakos county, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Machakos County is found in Eastern province in Kenya. It has a high population of 1,098,584. Therefore the demand for water is very high in this county. In fact the demand for water exceeds the water resource available. ... -
Geologic setting and heavy mineral sands occurrence at the Kenyan coast and the effects of mining on the Kwale ecosystems
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)The Kenyan coast extends from Kiunga in the North to Vanga in the South, for about 574Km. the Coastal region is bounded in the North by latitude 2˚S and in the West by the meridian of longitude 38˚E. The southern and ... -
Geological and geotechnical conditions of Nairobi subsurface
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The City of Nairobi is the capital as well as the social, economic and communication hub of Kenya. It is located on the eastern flank of the East African Rift Valley. The study area is mainly underlain by pyroclastic ... -
Geological and structural controls on hydraulic aquifer properties and groundwater distribution in Isinya area of Kajiado county, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)This research investigated the geological and structural influences on hydraulic aquifer characteristics and groundwater distribution in Isinya area of Kajiado County, Kenya. Groundwater is an essential resource in this ... -
Geological and structural set-up of Kiserian-Matathia area and its influence on groundwater distribution and flow.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2001)The Kiserian-Matathia area is prone to subsequent tectonic movements which are related to the formation of the Great Rift Valley. These activities have dominated the geological history of the area since Miocene times and ...
