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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. ... -
Assessment of the Outcomes of Women Economic Empowerment Program: a Case of Hand-in-hand Eastern Africa Project in Kitui
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Hand-In-Hand Eastern Africa’s (HIHEA’s) intervention on increasing women’s monthly enterprise earnings. Data for the assessment was collected from the direct ... -
Assessment of the Past and Future Meteorological Drought Characteristics in the Eastern Province of Rwanda Under a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The Eastern province of Rwanda faces frequent droughts in its low-lying areas, which may lead to severe negative effects on agriculture and livestock production during extreme climate conditions. This study aims at assessing ... -
Assessment of the Potential for Integration of Ecosystem Based Approaches and Local Indigenous Knowledge into Climate Change Adaptation in the Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The integration of indigenous knowledge and science through and ecosystem based adaptation provides a basis for the formulation of culturally acceptable and sustainable adaptation practices. This study aims to determine ... -
Assessment of the potential impacts of coal mning on water resources in Mui Basin, Kitui county in Eastern Kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)The venture into coal exploration has led to the discovery of over 240,000 tonnes in the Mui basin and hence plans to start mining are ongoing. However, the analyses of this coal by various researchers revealed that it ... -
Assessment of the predictability of rainfall over Kenya during the period July to December using the high resolution regional model
(2010)This study assessed the skill of the High Resolution Regional Model (HRM) in forecasting rainfall over Kenya over a period of six months from July 2008 to December 2008. In this study, observed rainfall data and HRM model ...