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Carotenoids production by Paracoccus bogoriensis and their recovery using edible oils
(2012)
Carotenoids are widely used in nutrition, food, feed and pharmaceutical
industries. Much attention has been given to caratenoids production and recovery from
natural sources. Paracoccus bogoriensis, a microorganism ...
An intelligent backoff scheme for IEEE 80211 DCF wireless LANs
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The wireless MAC Protocol in IEEE 802.11 uses a distributed contention resolution
mechanism for sharing the wireless channel. In this environment, the CSMA/CA scheme
requires nodes contending for access to the channel ...
Factors influencing career choice among form four students in secondary schools in Kenya: a case of Bungoma South District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study was designed to investigate factors influencing career choice among form four students in secondary school in Kenya. The study aimed at finding out how sociological, economic, educational and psychological factors ...
Assessment of economic and financial sustainability of Lokichoggio slaughterhouse, Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Study was conducted to asses the sustainability of a slaughterhouse at Lokichoggio in Turkana District, Kenya. The slaughterhouse was constructed by a project, 'The Rural Development in Northern Kenya's arid areas', whose ...
Investigating the geothermal potential of Lake Magadi using GIS and remote sensing technology
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Geothermal energy has been discovered in various parts of the Rift Valley like Olkaria in Naivasha where geothermal wells have been sunk. The purpose of this project is to use GIS and Remote Sensing techniques to investigate ...
Microstructural evolution and fatigue crack growth characteristics through the HAZ of welded AA 6061
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
A comprehensive study of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the regions of the heat affected zone (HAZ) of the aluminium alloy AA 6061 in three temper conditions; TO, T 4 and T6 was carried out. This was ...
Determinants of water projects sustainability: a case of water projects in Kieni East division, Nyeri county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Alarmingly high numbers of people around the world have no access to clean drinking water. In spite of many years of humanitarian aid and development, it remains a major challenge to ensure access to water for all people. ...
Online cadastre: a case study of Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
In recent years the property market in Kenya bas changed a lot in terms of building cost and the price of land. Many investors and individuals are now investing in the real estate industry. This has led to a situation where ...
Socio-economic challenges faced by never-married mothers in Kenya and coping mechanisms: a case of Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Regardless of the definition attached, the family is considered a first socialization agent which is fundamental in nurturing individuals. In the recent past, the understanding of family has taken on a meaning whose ...
Factors influencing prevalence of drug use among secondary school students in Kitui Central district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
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