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Use of pyroclastic rocks as a tool for the evaluation of geothermal systems during the prospecting stage of geothermal reservoirs; case study Naivasha, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Numerous geothermal exploration projects have taught us a fundamental axiom for geothermal exploration in volcanic areas. Many of the complexities and unknown, subsurface characteristics of a volcanic geothermal field ... -
The use of remote sensing and ancillary data in GIS to assess groundwater potential of the Matayos - Funyula area, Busia district, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Matayos - Funyula area is situated in Busia district of Western province in the Republic of Kenya. The previous groundwater explorations in the area were done using seismic methods which could not appropriately explore ... -
Use of remote sensing for agricultural statistics
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 1979)The usefulness of remote sensing in Agriculture was investigated in this project. Its goal was to examine the role of remote sensing in the construction of an area frame for purposes of obtaining agricultural statistics and ... -
Use of Remote Sensing in Analysis of Effects of Urban Sprawl on Agricultural Land.case Study: Kiambaa Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Urban Sprawl is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over more and more rural land at the periphery of an urban area. This involves the conversion of rural land into built up, developed land over time. Sprawl is ... -
The use of remote sensing product to monitor meteorological drought in east Africa
(Department of meteorology School of physical sciences University of Nairobi, 2010)Most drought studies have been dependent on limited rainfall data that is available in most parts of Africa. The new developments in space technology, especially satellite derived products now provide new opportunities ... -
Use of remote sensing techniques for the exploration of groundwater: a case study of Voi divison Taita Taveta district.
(University of Nairobi,, 2005-07)This dissertation applies remote sensing techniques in groundwater exploration. Remote sensing techniques provide efficient real time methods for analysis of hydrologic issues and tools for water use planning and modelling. ... -
Use of satellite data in monitoring and prediction of rainfall over Kenya
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 2000)Skillful monitoring, prediction and early warning of the extreme weather events is crucial in the planning and management of all rain dependent socio-economic activities. They are also vital for the development of effective ... -
Use of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge in Adapting to Climate Change and Variability at the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Coastal farming communities in Kenya are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and variability. This requires urgent and sustainable adaptation strategies to build the resilience of the farming communities ... -
Use of short tandem repeats to describe genetic variability in Anopheles Gambiae from three countries in Africa.
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1996-01)Macrogeographic variation in An. gambiae was measured by analysing four polymorphic STR loci in four populations by electrophoresis on horizontal slab polyacrylamide gels. Mosquitoes were sampled from inland (Asembo) ... -
Use of Software-defined Networking Model to Improve Security in Mipv6
(university of nairobi, 2022)As networks grow in size, they become complex in design, and security. Management also becomes more pronounced. Over the years, such networks have evolved from traditional networks to those that can be smartly controlled ... -
Use of the Indian ocean dipole indices as a predictor of east African rainfall anomalies
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was devoted to the improvement of prediction skill of east African seasonal rainfall through the use of improved knowledge of the teleconnections between Indian Ocean Dipole (laD) evolution phases and the East ... -
Use of the internet to disseminate research information: a research website
(School of computing and informatics University of Nairobi, 2004)The importance of research information in development has been recognized and accepted internationally. This study looks at the dissemination of research information in Kenya by using a Web enabled database. A system ... -
Use Of The Shared Frailty Model To Identify The Determinants Of Infant And Child Survival In Rwanda Using DHS Data
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2009)The infant and child mortality have much fluctuated in Rwanda since the year 1992 and decreased considerably during 5 years preceding the 2005 RDHS. However, the current indicators are still high compared to the goals ... -
The use of the water balance approach in the assessment of the growing seasons for maize and sorghum in south Nyanza district
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Use of Wearables in Health Monitoring Among Long Distance Truck Drivers for Predictive Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This examination analyzed the utilization of wearables in wellbeing checking among significant distance transporters for prescient investigation. The reason for this examination was to distinguish wellbeing factors that ... -
Use Remote Sensors to Collect Data Centre Performance Paramemers Based on Soa Model: Case Study of Airtel-ke
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main purpose/aim of this study is to understand the feastibility of implementing remote sensors coupled with micro-processors to collect Data centre traffic based on the Service oriented architecture model, in Kenya, ... -
User behaviour modeling in Web Application Security Monitoring:a case for a University Student and Staff Web Portal Andrew
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This thesis discusses efforts in security monitoring and auditability in the web environment and proposes a solution that allows holistic collection and consolidation of audit trail ... -
User Acceptance of Teleradiology in Kenya a Case Study of Two Teleradiology Centers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general shortage of radiologists in the world and more also in developing countries such as Kenya has made teleradiology to be explored as a potential solution to improving access to radiology services. Teleradiology ... -
A User's Manual
(Department of Mathematics University of Nairobi, 1979)A utility program without any operational instructions is bound to render itself inaccessible; and thus a source of user frustration. The object here is to produce a user's manual for the system program (#XIS1) developed ... -
User- Centric Evaluation Of Government Of Kenya Online Services: The Case Of Itax
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)In recent years, the Kenyan government has worked to use Information and communication technologies (ICTs) to increase openness and transparency in their operations. These ICTs are seen as a cost-effective and convenient ...