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Assessment of Selected Antibiotics in Ngong River and Their Removal Using Activated Carbon
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Occurrence of antibiotics in aquatic environment has become of concern in the recent past due to development of antibiotic resistance among microorganisms. In addition, most Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products ... -
Assessment of selenium status in livestock from Koibatek district, Kenya
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)Interest in assessing selenium status of livestock started around 1935, when it was discovered that selenium causes toxicity. Twenty three years later, selenium was proven to be an essential nutrient in animals and this ... -
Assessment Of Severity Of The Meteorological Drought Over Dodoma Region
(School Physical of Sciences, 2013)Most drought studies have been dependent on limited rainfall data that is available in most parts of Tanzania. The new development in space technology, especially satellite derived products now provide new opportunities ... -
Assessment of Small-scale Farmers Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change in Nyatike Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Agriculture is the most dominant source of livelihood for rural households in developing countries. However, agricultural production is climate sensitive especially in areas that rely on rain-fed agriculture, including in ... -
Assessment of Solid Waste Management at Wakulima Market in Nairobi City, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The market place is one of the most important places where trade of goods occurs among the general public. Wakulima market is characterized by heaps of unattended sites of solid waste. Poor waste disposal practices have ... -
An Assessment of Stakeholders’ Participation in Smile Community Centre Programs Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Stakeholder participation in programs implementation is key to accountability, sustainability and ownership of community projects. This study assessed stakeholders’ participation in Smile community centre programs in Kayole, ... -
Assessment of sub-surface hydrocarbon contamination resulting from fuel storage depots, Shimanzi area Mombasa Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 2006)The objective of this investigation was to establish whether there are hydrocarbon contaminants present in soils and groundwater within the depots by quantitative analysis, determine the extent of contamination, and ... -
An assessment of sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya
(2018-07)Living lab is a research concept that was created by William J. Mitchel at MIT in the year 2003 (Mitchel, 2003); it was based on how the city dwellers would be actively involved in the urban planning and design. It is a ... -
Assessment of temperature and precipitation extremes over Kenya using the coordinated regional downscaling experiment model outputs
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Climate related extremes such as floods and droughts have presented significant challenges to nations worldwide and especially developing countries. Kenya is not an exception to the effect of the periodic extremes in ... -
Assessment of the accuracy of the precis-regional climate model in simulating climate extremes over equatorial east Africa
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2011)This study aimed at assessing the performance of the PRECIS (Providing Regional Climate for Impact Studies) regional climate model (RCM) in simulating the extreme climate events in the equatorial East Africa region. The ... -
Assessment of the availability of water for livestock use in the Mara river basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)2018the study was set out to assess the availability of water mainly for livestock use over mara river basin. The basin rainfall pattern was compared to the mara river (main ecological river in the basin) flow. The study ... -
Assessment of the Concentrations and Distribution of Selected Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Nairobi River Drainage Basin and Their Photocatalytic Degradation Pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are linked to adverse health effects that include thyroid hormone disruption, neuro-developmental deficit, abnormal pregnancy, and potential carcinogens. This study was aimed at assessing the ... -
Assessment of the Effect of E learning on Students’ Learning Process in University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Problem E-Learning is the use of ICTs in the delivery of content in the education sector. Higher education systems around the world are being forced to introduce and use this innovative technology in teaching and learning. ... -
Assessment Of The Effect Of ICT Utilization On Performance For Children With Learning Disabilities In Private Primary Schools In The Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-06)The inclusion of all children in education regardless of their learning disabilities is essential in the attainment of the millennium development goals. leT in education has offered particular benefits for children with ... -
Assessment Of The Effect Of Urbanization On The Thermal Comfort Over Some Parts Of Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study assessed the effect of urbanization on the thermal comfort over Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Tanga. The monthly mean dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature and wind speed for the period of 1980 - 2010 at 0600Z ... -
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 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 ...