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An Assessment of the effects of climate variability on Forest cover in Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This dissertation presents an assessment of the effects of climate variability on forest cover in Liberia. The objectives of the study were: to determine the spatial variability of rainfall, temperature, and NDVI, to ... -
Assessment of the effects of ICT reforms on the pension business process: A case of pension department ministry of finance in Kenya
(2013)The Pension Department operates under the Ministry of Finance and has the responsibility of administering public officers' pension scheme. Its mandate is founded under the constitution, and the Pension Act Cap 189-Laws ... -
An Assessment of the Efficancy of Mundulea sericea crude extracts in the control of anopheles gambiae ss and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
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Assessment of the Efficiency of Drones in Surveillance and Control of Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Desert locust is a migratory pest with ability to change from solitary to gregarious phase in response to suitable ecological conditions and has been listed as one of the most destructive pest in the world. Current methods ... -
Assessment of the exposure of service station attendants to volatile organic compounds (VOCS) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2011)Petroleum refueling emissions have increased relative to vehicular related emissions corresponding to the growth in motor vehicles. Although exposure to VOCs at service stations is hazardous to the workers and the ... -
An assessment of the factors that influence the adoption of internet via a mobile phone
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2012)Mobile internet involves the use of a wireless handheld device such as a mobile phone to access the digitized contents of the internet. The devices remove the space and time limitations from internet access as they can ... -
Assessment Of The Fate Of Selected Pesticides On Vegetables In Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study assessed the fate of pesticides used on vegetables in Naivasha area. The harmful effects of pesticides make them pose a serious threat to some of the non-target organisms including human and wild life. The ... -
An assessment of the feasibility of carbon trading afforestation contracts in trans Mara sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Carbon afforestation projects on marginal and degraded agricultural lands could potentially contribute to improved livelihoods to farmers through enhanced financial inflows from carbon revenue and sale of tree ... -
Assessment of the forecasting skill of fog over Kigali International Airport (KIA)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research work reviews forecasting for fog, in general, and particularly it focuses on methods used to forecast, accuracy of the forecast and occurrences of fog. Performing time series and skills analysis help us to ... -
An Assessment of the groundwater quality variations with Land use in Chirichiro catchment, Upper Gucha drainage basin
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The thesis is looking at an assessment of ground water quality variations with landuse and time in parts of Chirichiro Catchment of upper Gucha drainage basin covering an area approximately 55 km2. A total of 28 sampled ... -
Assessment Of The Hydrodynamics Process Of Anaerobic Ponds Of Dandora Wastewater Treatment Plant: Radiotracer Application
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Wastewater is a serious environmental concern when released to the environment untreated. Dandora Waste Water Treatment Plant treats about 80,000 m3(80%) of wastewater generated within Nairobi and its environs per day ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Surface Water Resources in the Rift Valley Region: a Case Study of Narok County
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past century, notable changes in precipitation and temperature have been observed, which has been greatly attributed to a change in climate. These changes have altered the climate system and considerably induce ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Maize Productivity in Narok County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Maize is an essential staple food crop in Kenya, including Narok County, whose productivity is often constrained by marked variability in the biophysical and socio-economic factors within the production environment. Climate ... -
An Assessment of the Implementation of the Kenya eCitizen ICT Project
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Information Communication Technology (ICT) can make a valuable contribution towards the operations of and the services offered to citizens by a government. While the benefits of eGovernment initiatives and projects in ... -
Assessment Of The Influence Of Astronomical Parameters On The Skill Of Rainfall Forecasting In East Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Seasonal forecasts generated in East Africa have mainly used the SST-based models in the last two decades with challenges of poor forecasting skills. In particular, the method of forecasting rainfall extremes has been ... -
Assessment of The Influence Of Climate Change On Smallholder Dairy Productivity In Kosirai, Kenya And Namayumba In Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The influence of climate change in dairy productivity in East Africa is manifested through impacts on fodder production and supply, livestock disease outbreak and water availability for livestock. The overall objective of ... -
Assessment of the influence of climate variability and change on small holder tea productivity in Nandi East sub county of Nandi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Climatic conditions determine both Tea productivity and its quality. Therefore climate change and variability has strong bearing on sustainable production of tea. The overall objective of this study was to assess the ... -
An assessment of the influence of slope segments on soil properties in the Mua Hills, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)As a factor that is involved in soil formation, topography mediates the interaction of soil and geomorphological processes on a hillslope and this essentially influences the soil properties in a location. Soil properties ... -
Assessment of the level and pattern of substance abuse among children and young persons in Nairobi
(Department of Psychiatry, University of Nairobi, 2004)Introduction: The non-medical use of drugs is increasingly seen as a major social problem with physical and emotional implications amongst the young people all over the world (WHO 1998; UNDCP, 1992; UN 1988). Several ... -
Assessment of the Levels of Bisphenol a and Di-butyl Phthalates in Water, Soil, Sediment and Weeds Along the Coastal Beaches of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plastic materials have a wide range of uses in the society today. However, large scale application of plastic materials has resulted into accumulation of wastes with potential toxic effect to human health and the environment. ...