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Analysis of financial risk using extreme value theory
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2009-08)Financial Risk management is about understanding large movements in the financial market. This study examines the modeling of extreme financial data using the methods of Extreme Value Theory. The two models are fitted to ... -
Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in selected species of genus tephrosia in South Eastern and Coastal regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)About 70-80% of the world population relies on herbal products, especially in the developing countries. Herbal products are available in various dosage forms for different types of ailment. The genus Tephrosia is highly ... -
Analysis of heavy metal content in water hyacinth (eichhornia crassipes) from lake Victoria and assessment of its potential as a feedstock for biogas production
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic weed that exhibits prolific growth on the surface of water bodies and it is also a hyper accumulator of heavy metals. Over the past two decades Lake Victoria has been ... -
Analysis of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Radionuclides in Heavy Sands From Tiva and Mwita Syano Rivers, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Rivers have been and always will be the source of livelihood to many people, wildlife and aquatic organisms across the world. They are the sources of water for household use, irrigation and watering of both domestic and ... -
Analysis of Indigenous Knowledge in Wildlife Conservation: a Case Study of the Shompole Conservancy in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The role of indigenous peoples' knowledge-practice in wildlife conservation is rarely recognized in studies. In the African setting, indigenous understanding has long been neglected by western conservation expertise. As a ... -
An analysis of Information Technology (IT) security and the adoption of security policies: a case study of Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMSES).
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Organizations of all sizes are now significantly reliant upon information technology and networks for the operation of their business activities. All therefore have a consequent requirement to ensure that their systems and ... -
Analysis of Integration of Climate Smart Initiatives by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Beef Value Chain in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The beef value chain is a major part of the livestock sector in Kenya contributing to food security, livelihoods, and the economy. Beef production mainly takes place in the arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of the country, ... -
Analysis of KCSE performance in Nakuru County: A generalized estimating equations Approach.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the Kenyan education system, progression in tertiary education is dependent on a standardized national examination administered by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). The ministry of education guidelines ... -
Analysis of light response data
(University of NairobiDepartment of Mathematics and statsitics, 1992)In this project I analyse a data set brought to the Statistical Consulting Service. The data set arises from a biological experiment conducted to investigate the response of nematodes to light treatments. The data consists ... -
Analysis of loss ratios using a mixed linear model
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Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ... -
Analysis of oil exploration plays in Anza Basin from a trap-type perspective
(University of NairobiGeology, 2012)The Anza basin is a sedimentary basin in North Eastern Kenya. The first wells in the Anza basin were drilled in 1976. Chevron and Esso drilled Anza-1 and Bahati-1 wells in the southern part of Anza Basin. Since then 11 ... -
Analysis of pentad rainfall for agricultural purposes in Kenya
(1979)During some phenological stages of crop development J water stress of even short duration would significantly influence yields. The study of variability of rainfall during the sensitive stages of the crop is of great ... -
Analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS) in sediments and water in Nairobi river by gas chromatography
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2010)Industrial production of PCBs dates back to the period between 1929 and 1977, contributing to over 1.5 x 109 kilograms of the chemicals, a third of which has been released into the global environment. The production and ... -
Analysis of Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Deforestation on Surface Water Yields from the Mau Forest Complex Catchments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study focuses on an in-depth understanding of the extent to which climate change and deforestation impact on the surface water yields in the Mau forest complex, the largest of the five water towers in Kenya. The ... -
Analysis of Power Output Curves from Five Wind Energy Converters at the wind farm in Norden, Germany
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Analysis of rainfall characteristics in Tanzania for climate change signals
(Department of meteorology School of physical sciences University of Nairobi, 2009)Tanzania as many other countries in Africa depends on rain water for various economic activities in order to achieve its development. The global climate change has not isolated Tanzania, the rainfall climatology of the ... -
Analysis of rainfall extremes over Ghana during the Rainfall season (April-Sept) and the associated summer Monsoonal circulation
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 2007)The Importance of rainfall forecasting arises from the fact water is important for all aspects of life; most of the water comes from rain. Hence, precise prediction of rainfall is necessary. The objective of this study ... -
An Analysis Of Small And Large Health Insurers In Kenya Using The Actuarial Value Model
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-12)