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Aspects of The Ecology and Biology of Three Gastropods, Nerita Plicata, N. Undata And N. Textilis (prosobranchia, :eritacea) at The Kenya Coast
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1983)The studies performed at Nyali and Mkomani rocky shores not only show that all the three species, plicata, undata and textilis make neap-spring tidal migrations but also exhibit season-related migrations. Each species ... -
Aspects of the reproductive biology and fishery of the blue marbled parrot fish leptoscarus vaigiensis (quoy and gaimardi, 1824) in Kenya shallow inshore waters
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1997)The reproductive biology, growth parameters, mortalities and exploitation rate of Leptoscarus vaigiensis were investigated in a shallow inshore lagoon in the south coast of Kenya. The overall male to female sex ratio was ... -
Aspects of the Reproductive Biology and Fishery of the Blue Marbled Parrot Fish Leptoscarus Vaigiensis Quoy and Gaimardi, 1824 in Kenya Shallow Inshore Waters
(University of Nairobi, 1997)The reproductive biology, growth parameters, mortalities and exploitation rate of Leptoscarus vaigiensis were investigated in a shallow inshore lagoon in the south coast of Kenya. The overall male to female sex ratio was ... -
Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin contamination in pre- and post-harvest peanuts in Baringo, Elgeyo-marakwet and Meru counties in Kenya
(2014)Aflatoxin contamination is a major challenge in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) production and trade besides posing health challenges to humans and animals. This study monitored the population of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin ... -
Assesing predictors of child stunting in the slums of Mombasa, Kenya using logistic regression and discriminant analysis
(School of mathematics, 2011-07)This study aimed at assessing predictors of child stunting using logistic and discriminant analysis for functional dependencies of height - for - ages z - scores in children aged 6 - 59 months drawn from the slums of ... -
Assesing the feasibility of turning abandoned quarries and pits in the Tala-Kangundo area into fish ponds
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The Tala-Kangundo area is located in Machakos district, central Kenya about 50 km ENE of Nairobi and is bounded by latitudes 1o 10’S and 1o 22’ S and longitudes 37o 10’E and 37o 22’E. Its geology is comprised of volcanic, ... -
Assesment of stone crushing characteristics and development of a stone crusher for small scale entrepreneurs
(Department of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, University of Nairobi, 2012)In Civil Engineering and Construction Industry, crushed stones are known as aggregates and are the basic materials in modern construction work. The current methods for crushing stones to produce aggregates are characterized ... -
Assessing An Alternative Method Of Storing Mosquito Blood Meals For Human DNA Profiling
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1998)A simple method for storing mosquito blood meal samples which permits extraction and characterization of human DNA after polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of target DNA sequences was tested. Abdomens of ... -
Assessing cloud readiness:a case of Nairobi county government
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Cloud computing is an emerging technology that is being embraced by more and more organizations. It has been viewed as a way to increase the capacity or add capabilities dynamically without investing in new infrastructure, ... -
Assessing Contribution Of Carbon Markets In The Enhancement Of Carbon Sinks And Community Resilience To Climate Change: A Case Of Kasigau Redd+ Project, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The services provided by ecosystems are critical in supporting humankind, and upon which all life depends. Over time, ecosystems have faced increasing degradation as a result of human activities. One of the major causes ... -
Assessing e-learning readiness of primary school teachers in Kenya for the use of tablets for teaching: a case of Kalawa primary school
(University of Nairobi, 2016)ICT has in recent years acted as a pillar for quality, effectiveness and success in the education sector. This study report examines e-learning readiness with use of tablets in primary schools and the implications of its ... -
Assessing E-participation System Success: Case Of Murang’a County
(UoN, 2019)Background Among the several objectives of electronic government (e-government) initiatives is to reach a sizeable populace that can be involved in decision making while formulating policies through public opinions. In ... -
Assessing Erp Systems Post Implementation Success in Kenyan Corp-orates
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Enterprise Resource Planning Systems have gained widespread usage among Kenyan corporates and in order to achieve the many benefits ERP systems have to offers, an organization needs to achieve ERP post implementation ... -
Assessing ERP systems post implementation success in kenyan Corporates
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Enterprise Resource Planning Systems have gained widespread usage among Kenyan corporates and in order to achieve the many benefits ERP systems have to offers, an organization needs to achieve ERP post implementation ... -
Assessing Field - Level Sorghum Yield Variability in South Sudan Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Linear mixed-effects models (LME) include both fixed-effects and random-effects variables. The use of LME is powerful in analyzing repeated measurements, longitudinal data or unbalanced data and the variations between ... -
Assessing Management of Biodiversity in the Maasai Mau Forest Ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Biodiversity conservation and management are key to sustainable forest ecosystems, which play an important role in the well-being of world economies and societies. This study examined how biodiversity-related programs and ... -
Assessing Pressure and Tempature Forecasts in the Take-off Data at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research sought to assess the accuracy of forecasts of pressure and temperature as two of the three Take-Off data parameters issued, against the data observed on hourly basis at JKIA. The hypothesis for this study ... -
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, ... -
Assessing the adaptive capacity of Households to Water scarcity during drought in Kasali Sub-county, Kyotera District, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Approximately 4 billion individuals globally are experiencing water scarcity due to drought. In Uganda about 10% of the population per year experience water scarcity due to drought especially in the south and north-eastern ...