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A model for the implementation of online learning in Kenyan public universities during the covid-19 pandemic.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The advancement of information technology in the twenty-first century has profoundly changed educational systems across the world. With the restrictions on gathering and movement imposed by Government during the covid-19 ... -
Gut microbiome changes in response to shifts from rural to urban environments of the Turkana community in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The human gut microbiome has emerged as an important factor in many traits, including those associated with human health. Change in diversity and community composition of the gut microbiome is linked continuously to various ... -
Modelling Green Gram Production in Kenya Under the Current and Future Climates
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Green gram is one of the legumes considered suitable for cultivation in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya. However, the area that is currently suitable remains small due to inadequate knowledge on the variation ... -
Assessing Sustainability of Pastoralism Under a Changing Climate in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study was conducted in Kajiado County to assess the sustainability of pastoralism under a changing climate. The specific objectives were to analyse trends in climate and livestock disease occurrence in Kajiado County, ... -
Morpho-agronomic, Genetic Diversity and Pythium Root Rot Resistance of South Western Kenya Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Landraces
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important legume crops used as a source of protein, vitamins, and other beneficial nutrients among resource-poor populations in Kenya. Common bean landraces derived ... -
Spatio-temporal Climate Change And Its Effects On Household Livelihoods In The Lake Victoria Basin Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general public view is that changes in climate are indeed occurring globally. Recent studies have established an unprecedent variations in climate change events with the Lake Victoria Basin of Kenya, which are attributed ... -
Information-based Asset Pricing Of Options Using Stochastic Volatility Models
(University of Nairobi, 2021). In asset pricing, explicit models are being constructed for the flow of market information. Financial markets are making use of such models as a basis for asset pricing. With increased globalization of financial markets, ... -
Institutionalization Of Knowledge Management Strategies In Agricultural Research Organizations In East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Knowledge Management (KM) has remained an area of research interest in the Information Systems (IS) domain, and researchers and practitioners have recognized the contribution of KM strategies to organizations. Despite this ... -
Analysis And Multivariate Modeling Of Heavy Metals And Associated Radiogenic Impact Of Gold Mining In The Migori-transmara Complex Of Southwestern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Gold mining economically empowers not only the miners but also the entire country. However, it involves massive discharge of wastes like tailings, gangues etc. containing heavy metals and radionuclides that maybe harmful ... -
Influence of Telecommuting on the Performance of Software Engineers: Case study, Equity Bank.
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Exploring the evidence of a closed Universe: Is there a possible crisis for Cosmology?
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Sign Language gesture recognition using machine learning on the Edge
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There are approximately over 360 million people globally living with a hearing disability; partially or completely deaf. In order to communicate, these people use sign language. Like any spoken language, sign language has ... -
Adoption of agile methodology in ICT software projects in Kenyan Insurance Companies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background Since the early 2000s, numerous businesses have used agile techniques in order to accelerate their return on investment and enhance their capacity to adapt to changing market conditions. Purpose The purpose ... -
Use of artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance fraud detection in the Banking Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Fraud is among the most menacing problems with which every human society grapples, given the devastating impact on the effects. This practice refers to the deliberate use of false information to swindle another individual ... -
A study of solar variability and its effects on Earth’s Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Sun provides nearly all of the energy that drives the Earth’s climate system. Although understanding the effects of solar variability on Earth’s climatic change remains one of the most puzzling questions that have ... -
Fractional factorial designs which allow estimation up to three factor interactions
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this project we focus on the construction of partially duplicated fractional factorial designs. Factors involved in these designs are at two levels. In the first part of this work we discuss partially duplicated ... -
The determination of variability in type ii and iii experiments of improved yields
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal is to determine the variability of yields in Type II and III agricultural experiments involving improved yields in Murangiri, Kenya, while determining an appropriate model that explains this variability. In this ... -
Feature selection methods and resampling techniques in survival data: determination of risk factors of under-five child mortality
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main aim of the research was to identify the risk factors of under-five child mortality using Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) 2014 data set. Demographic Health Surveys are faced with three main challenges, ... -
A mixed strategy for vehicle valuation
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The number of vehicles in Kenya grows at a rate of 12% annually, with the national registered fleet standing at 4 million as of 2018. All these vehicles have to be valued regularly for a variety of reasons not limited ... -
Fetal anomalies detection using convolutional neural networks
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Fetal anomalies are structural defects in a fetus that can lead to a complicated pregnancy, and disabilities later in life. Early detection and intervention are key in the prevention of later disabilities. Conventionally, ...
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