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Application of Geospatial Technologies in Identification of Optimal Groundwater Yield Locations Case Study: Woqooyi Galbeed Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Groundwater is one of the most important resources on the globe and it is reducing rapidly. Consequently, there is a need for identification of potential groundwater zones. The use of conventional geophysical techniques ...
Using Geospatial Technologies to Assess the Impact of Human Settlement in Mt. Elgon Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The Mt. Elgon ecosystem is a gazetted forest reserve. Over decades of time, the forest ecosystem has experienced a surge in human population through the government-led Chepyuk settlement. Recently, there was a petition to ...
Development of an Economic and Environmental Decision Making Model for Optimal Solar and Wind Energy Utilization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Since the emergence of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Technology (RET) has been
considered harmless, clean and free. On the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are perceived
as the only hostile technology to the ...
Factors Affecting Performance and Functionality of Rural Market Centers in Central Alego Ward, Siaya County - Kenya-a Study of Boro, Ndere and Ratuoro Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study sets out to examine factors that influence the performance, functionality and growth of three rural market centres in Central Alego ward of Siaya County -western Kenya, with a view to proposing measures to improve ...
Developing a web mapping application for managing and visualization of the location of Kenya Ports Authority land parcels in Mombasa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
In the year 2017 Kenya Ports Authority land audit, it was reported that Mombasa County has
90% of the land parcels used by the agency for its operations. The number of parcels allocated
and owned by KPA in Mombasa is ...
Use Of Urban Surface Runoff For Groundwater Recharge In Nairobi City.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Surface run-off harvesting systems of collect and store rain-water from rooftops, lawns and street
runoffs for later use. While the catchment experiences high run-off in the dry season severe
water shortage is experienced. ...
Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with Ruminal Slaughterhouse Waste under Mesophilic Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic weed with large biomass poses serious socio-economic and environmental challenges in fresh water bodies such as Lake Victoria in East Africa. Efforts towards its ...
The Role of Markets in Rural Development-a Case of Funyula Market in Funyula Town, Funyula Sub-county, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rural markets have had a strong potential that could initiate an increasing growth course, which culminates in continuous and sustainable development. However, instances of poor market integration due to poor polices; and ...
Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability With Wind Energy Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Title: Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability with Wind Energy using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm.
Reg. No: F56/83018/2015.
Renewable energy sources (RES) have become a key area of concern and interest ...
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal
exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a
nomadic lifestyle and ...