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Investigating the Effect of Climate Variability Maize Yield in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The knowledge of climate variability is essential for successful agriculture, especial by rain fed crops. The goal of this research was to investigate the effect of climate variability and change on maize yield in Rwanda. ... -
Litho-seismo Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis of the Sirius 1 Prospect, Chalbi Sub Basin, Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In recent years, global exploration for hydrocarbon accumulations in commercial quantities has become increasingly difficult, and as a result, exploration projects have extended into more geologically challenging areas. ... -
Longevity Risk and Private Pension Funds- Analysis of Longevity Risk Using the Renshaw-haberman Model
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Longevity risk is a main topic of study abroad and has just started being a point of analysis in third world countries. Due to the increase in life expectance there has been a strain on the national pension funds and ... -
Experience Rating in Motor Insurance Industry Using Glm
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Motor insurance is a necessity in most States and thus records an overwhelming number of claims in any given period. Actuaries therefore need to determine a reward structure in a manner that is fair to the policyholder ... -
Estimating Adolescents Fertility in Kenya Using Poisson and Negative Binomial Regression Models With 2014 Dhs Data
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Due to non-functioning and incomplete vital registration systems in many developing countries, estimates of adolescents‟ fertility rate is by indirect methods which derive data from retrospective information obtained during ... -
An Analysis and Densification of Continuously Operating Reference Stations Cors in Nairobi and Its Environs: a Geospatial Information System Gis Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Positioning and navigation has revolutionized from traditional surveying approaches, due to the significant developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The endorsement of Continuously Operational Reference ... -
Distributions Arising From Birth and Death Processes at Equilibrium and Their Extensions
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The goal of this project, is to demonstrate the use of special functions; in this case - hypergeometric function in statistics. We start by deriving the basic di erence di erential equations for birth and death processes ... -
Pricing of Micro-insurance Product for Medical Insurance in Kenya Using Black-scholes Model
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Insurance is increasingly becoming more of a commodity, with customers often choosing their insurer purely on the basis of price. New products are being developed every day to meet the growing demands of the growing workforce ... -
Slope Stability Analysis Using Tectostructural and Geotechnical Parameters: a Case Study of Tshondo Area, South-kivu Region (DRC)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study area is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along the western branch of the East African Rift. The problem within this highly strained zone, is the lack of knowledge on slope stability and the diversity ... -
Optical and Electrical Characterization of Cu2znsns4 Deposited by Silar Technique
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Currently, Copper Indium Gallium Sulphide (CIGS) is the most efficient thin film material used as an absorber layer in photovoltaic solar cells. Unfortunately, the material poses a challenge in the future sustainability ... -
Knowledge Management Systems for the Kenya Police Service
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Police forces around the world engage in a variety of activities. Many of these activities, such as roadblocks, arrests, and increased police presence in problem areas, are reactive, but there are also many proactive ... -
Hardening the Software Defined Network [sdn] Controller Using Border Gateway Protocol [BGP]
(University of Nairobi, 2018)From a necessity, with reference to Network Facilities Providers [NFPs], to adapt to automated and scalable networks, the computing industry did introduce Software Defined Networking [SDN]. It improves on packet transport ... -
Determinants Of Choice Of Marketing Channels Among Potato Farmers In Musanze District, Rwanda: Evidence After The 2015 Potato Market Reforms
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Marketing plays an important role in poverty alleviation through the generation of employment and improvement of household income. It connects input and output markets as demand for modern agricultural technologies accelerate ... -
Antibiotic Resistance Phenotypes And Genotypes Of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Milk Submitted To The Central Veterinary Laboratories
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Bovine milk provides an ideal environment for the spread and exchange of genetic material between bacterial species therefore constituting a significant reservoir for antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). ... -
_Between transcriptional Comparison Of The Immune System Of HIV-Exposed Uninfected And HIV-Uninfected Infants In Kilifi,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Vertical transmission of HIV -1 has reduced over the years due to the introduction of prevention mechanism such as HAART obstetrics management and reduced breastfeeding .This has led to a decrease in the HIV infected ... -
Using An Ecosystem Approach To Understand The Link Between Artisanal Capture Fishing And Malaria On Mageta Island In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this study an ecosystem approach was employed to understand the association between artisanal capture fishing (ACF) and the problem of malaria on Mageta Island in western Kenya. In this work and in the local context, ... -
Modelling Multi-Drug Resistance During Chemotherapy Of Animal African Trypanosomiasis In Kwale, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Multi-drug resistance (MDR) has complicated treatment and control of numerous infectious diseases. The extent and rate of increase of MDR varies widely with different drug-pathogen combinations. Each year, animal African ... -
Molecular Characterization of Kenyan Common Bean Germplasm Using Ssr and Peroxidase Gene Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a legume of high nutritional value and the most important legume worldwide for direct human consumption. It serves as a principal source of protein, starch, vitamins, folate and minerals ... -
Application of Linear-array Refraction Microtremor in Determining Shear Wave Velocity in Urban Settings: a Case Study of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This dissertation presents the results of a ReMi survey conducted in Nakuru Municipality, in Nakuru County, Kenya. Nakuru Municipality is located in the tectonically active rift valley of Kenya with a significantly higher ... -
Electrocatalytic Decomposition of Tetrachlorvinphos in Acetonitrile-water Media Using Cyanocobalamin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study investigated the electrocatalytic degradation of tetrachlorvinphos pesticide standard in acetonitrile-water media using cyanocobalamin catalyst. It was initiated by reports recorded from various consumers who ...
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