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Change point analysis detection of trends in Malaria cases
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
In this paper, we present CUSUM plus bootstrapping change point detection algorithm for offline inferences for time series data using malaria cases. Change point detection is the identification of abrupt changes in time ...
Investigation of engineering properties of Kenyan grown grevillea robusta tree species
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The aim of this research was to establish the potential of locally grown grevillea robusta as an alternative source of structural timber other than as a shade tree and lor wood fuel, through investigation of its engineering ...
School based factors influencing headteachers' adoption of Information and Communication Technology in administration of Secondary schools in Makadara District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The purpose of this study is to assess the school-based factors influencing adoption of ICT in administration of public secondary schools in Makadara district, Kenya, specifically to establish the availability of ICT ...
The influence of geology and geological structures on the occurrence and distribution of geothermal systems in the Kenyan rift
(2012)
Geothermal is the internal thermal energy of the earth generally employed to denote systems
in which the earth’s heat is sufficiently concentrated to form an energy resource. Kenya is
endowed with vast geothermal resource ...
Micro-crediting for low income earners
(2012-11)
crediting is the extension of very small loans to impoverished borrowers who typically lack
collateral, steady employment and a verifiable credit history, while a micro enterprise is a type of
small business, often ...
Corruption and traditional African morality: a case of the Kabras community of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The aim of this study was to establish the link between corruption and anachronistic African traditional moral value systems within the context of the Kabras morality of western Kenya. Thus this dissertation focused on ...
Factors influencing provision of teaching and learning resources in Early Childhood development and education in Matinyani district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to establish the factors influencing the provision of teaching and learning resources in Early Childhood Development and Education in public centers of Matinyani district, Kitui County in Kenya. Most of ...
The influence of refugee protection processes by the implementing agencies on environment management: a case of Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Kenya ishome to approximately 347,200 refugees who live in Dadaab refugee camp. The refugees are the responsibility of the UNHCR and the host government. With the diversity of the refugee needs the UNHCR has engaged other ...
Effect of crushed basalt quarry dust on the strength and water permeability of Concrete
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)