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Development of a scalable microservice architecture for web services using os-level virtualization
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This thesis discusses Microservice Architecture and how it can facilitate web services scalability using containerization. The microservice architectural style is an approach to developing a single application as a suite ... -
Development of a Web-based Informal Cadastre for an Informal Settlement in Nairobi A Case Study of Mukuru Sinai Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Informal Settlements are commonly found in urban areas in developing countries. They emerge due to inadequate housing that is affordable to the many migrants moving to the city in search of employment and business ... -
Development of a Web-based Informal Cadastre for an Informal Settlement in Nairobi A Case Study of Mukuru Sinai Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Informal Settlements are commonly found in urban areas in developing countries. They emerge due to inadequate housing that is affordable to the many migrants moving to the city in search of employment and business ... -
Development of an enhanced Graphics terminal based on the uPD7220A Graphics Display Controller
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Development of an Industrial Ecology Model for the Athi River Special Economic Zone: Policy Implications for Green Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya Vision 2030 currently guides the country’s development agenda. It recognizes industrialization as one of the key pillars of economic growth and wealth creation. As a result, there has been a marked increase in the ... -
The development of an inexpensive, portable, versatile, microprocessor based data acquisition system
(1990)An inexpensive, portable, versatile, microprocessor based data acquisition system is presented. The design and development of the system hardware and software is described. The system is software intensive consisting ... -
Development of an Inter-Organizational Electronic Information Sharing Framework for Person’s Data in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-08)Interoperability of person’s data in institutions dealing with registrations of persons who are primary stashers of person’s data is of paramount importance for Kenya to have an accurate person’s data that can be considered ... -
Development of an unemployment insurance product
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This paper is about the development of unemployment insurance product. This is done by first getting the benefit, which will be valued as an annuity. Also, we will introduce adjustment factors that will in essence reduce ... -
Development of chemometrics aided energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence and scattering (edxrfs) method for rapid diagnostics of cancer
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The goal of this work was to investigate and exploit the potential of chemometrics-assisted energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering (EDXRFS) spectrometry towards rapid diagnostics of cancer (and its severity) ... -
Development Of Dromedary Antibody-Based Immunoassay For Detection Of Chikungunya Virus Infections
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-borne togavirus belonging to the genus Alphavirus that is responsible for sporadic worldwide outbreaks of Chikungunya fever, an acute febrile illness often associated with severe ... -
Development of integrated land information management system in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Land is a key asset of any country. It is one of the factors of production which includes labour and capital. It is critical for economic, social and political development of a country. There exists a correlation between ... -
Development of molecular markers for species diagnosis and analysis of genetic diversity in African fruit fly populations
(2004)In this study, the possibility of using Ceratitis capitata (medfly)-derived microsatellites both for developing an SSR-based species-diagnostic peR assay and studying the genetic structures of a range of congeneric, ... -
Development of Polyacrylic Acid Based Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Selected Heavy Metals in Water
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A simple differential pulse anodic stripping voltammetric sensor based on Polyacrylic acid/Glassy carbon electrode has been developed for simultaneous analysis of lead(II), cadmium(II) and cobalt(II) ions. Electrochemical ... -
Development of refined oil from lake Victoria Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus) Viscera
(2014)Oil was extracted from Nile perch viscera by varying the wet acid rendering method, then the oil characterized for yields and quality. Viscera were obtained from a local fish filleting plant in Nairobi. Temperature of the ... -
Development of Salt tolerant cultivars in sorghum bicolor (L) moench by tissue culture method
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2002)Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench is generally sensitive to salt and acid (high aluminium) soil stresses. As with any stress phenomenon, intra-specific variability exists within the genus. In Vitro cell selection and somaclonal ... -
Development Of Slow Release Nano Composite Fertilizer Using Biodegradable Super absorbent Polymer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This work aimed at developing a slow release nano-composite fertilizer (SRF) for improved nutrient use efficiency in soil using a biodegradable superabsorbent polymer. Partially neutralized acrylic acid was grafted onto ... -
Development of solid catalyst for transesterification of croton megalocarpus hutch oil in biodiesel production and blending with kerosene
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The accelerating and frequently fluctuating price of conventional diesel, together with growing environmental concerns has sparked renewed attention on the search for alternative fuel. The awareness of the toxic effects ... -
Development of special and general theories of relativity and their applications
(School of mathematics, 2012-06)This project gives the thorough development of the two theories of relativity namely special and general theories. Since the birth of general relativity (GR) came after special relativity (SR), soon after comprehensive ...