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Design and testing of a demand response q-learning algorithm for a smart home energy management system
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Growth in energy demand stimulates a need to meet this demand which may be achieved either through wired solutions involving infrastructural investment in generation, transmission and distribution systems or non-wired ... -
The Design and Use of AIDS- Posters in Kenya
(School of the Arts and Design, 2013)The hypothesis of this study is that differences in aesthetic and communication systems confound the efficacy of posters used in efforts to control IDV-AIDS in Kenya. The study is based on empirical observation of the ... -
Design and Validation of a GSM Enabled Electricity Prepaid Meter
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This report details the working of a conventional Customer Interface Unit (CIU) for Kenya Power pre-paid meters. We study the functionality of the meters and pay particular attention to the recharge system that involves ... -
A design approach to facilitating the village polytechnic ideology in Kenya
(Faculty of the Graduate School of Cornell University, 1985-06)The Village Polytechnic Programme (VPP) in Kenya, one of the non-formal educational programmes designed to solve problems of illiteracy, unemployment, and rural development, has been in existe,,nce since 1966. The ... -
Design approaches for community development in Kenya. A case study of Wamunyu handicrafts community in Machakos County.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Design is increasingly becoming a very important vehicle for community development especially in the rural areas where resources are limited. This role is highly linked to the rich interaction between religion, art and ... -
Design Considerations in Television and Radio Broadcast Studios.
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Design For Speech:a Case Of University Of Nairobi Lecture Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The conditions surrounding the transmission of speech in an enclosed auditorium are complicated, it is true, but are only such as will yield an exact solution in the light of adequate data (Sabine, 1964). Good acoustics ... -
Design in jua Kali pottery in Kenya
(2007)Contemporary pottery has become increasingly common within the Jua kali sector in and around urban areas in Kenya. Little research however on the creative and innovative aspects of contemporary Jua kali pottery has been ... -
Design of a hybrid power system for a wireless communication tower system
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Telkom Kenya tower systems, especially those located in rough terrain, are currently powered by diesel generator sets. Diesel power generation is associated with several disadvantages which do not make it the best option. ... -
Design of a PC Data Acquisition System
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)This report presents the design and implementation of a PC based data acquisition system. The aim of the project is to design a system that takes four analogue inputs and display them in real time on a program running ... -
Design of a Radioisotope-excited Edxrf System for Rare Earth Elements Analysis in Geological Samples
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Quantification of rare earth elements (REEs) using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is severely affected by presence of other elements, concentration, nature and energy of the excitation source, detection system, ... -
Design of an Optimal Eigen-value-based Spectrum Sensing Algorithm for Cognitive Radio
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Spectrum is a scarce resource, and licensed spectrum is intended to be used only by the spectrum owners. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) for example, encourages radio frequency spectrum sharing among various ... -
Design of district centres with special reference to Kayole
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1982)The main intention of this thesis is to establish design principles and evolve a design for Kayole District Centre within the North Eastern part of Nairobi city region. The design of Kayole District Centre should be ... -
Design of M&E Capacity Building Framework for Hiv Prevention, Care and Treatment to Improve Hiv Outcomes in Kisii County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The Kisii County has a diverse background with an estimated population of 1,393,258 with 125,000 orphans (NACC, 2014a). The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence is 4.4% with 63,715 people living with ... -
Design of portable solar rechargeable led lamp
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Kerosene lamps are widely used in rural areas. They produce toxic smoke and they are expensive, unsafe and do not give enough light. Due to these reasons this project aims at developing a portable solar re-chargeable LED ... -
Design Strategies for Wall Mounted Thermal Chimneys in the Tropical Uplands Climate- a Case of Nairobi
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Design, Fabrication and Optimization of a Water-vapor Condenser
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A thermal desalination system that relies on solar energy for water evaporation is currently under development at the Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (INST), University of Nairobi. The system uses the electrospray ... -
The design,construction and testing of a solar
(1982)The project consisted of the design, construction, and testing of an exclusively solar oper ated refrigeration unit. direct application of solar energy to refrigeration involved the use of an intermittent absorption ... -
Design-Led Innovation For Improved Paint Manufacturing : A Case Study Of Companies In Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)Companies are obligated to reconsider their business approach and transform their capabilities as they adjust to the impacts of deregulation, globalization and the knowledge economy. There is an everlasting necessity for ...