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Geotechnical investigation of the river Nzoia lower course floodplain, Western Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2002)This dissertation presents the results of geological and geotechnical investigations of the floodplain at the lower course of River Nzoia in western Kenya. The study was aimed at establishing the geotechnical characteristics ... -
Geothermal energy and the environment
(University of Nairobi, 2010)This report explains the source of geothermal energy, the origin of the underground water the geysers and the process of heating. It also gives a brief account on how it is drilled, piped to turn the turbines which in ... -
GIS aided roads and traffic management system (RTMS) A case study for Nairobi Central Business District
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2006)Roads and Traffic Management (RTM) is one of the main areas in the transportation industry and of great interest in both urban and rural planning It is part of core functions in the administration of major cities and ... -
GIS as a tool for mineral exporation in Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Kenya has a rich reserve of various minerals and natural resources. Only a small amount of minerals have been discovered in selected parts of Kenya. There is a need to further explore our rich country in order to maximize ... -
GIS Based Cartographic Generalization in Multi-scale Environment: Lamu County
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geospatial and Space Technology of the University of Nairobi, 2013-07)Generalization generally depends on the map purpose, extent of area of interest and a desired scale. Survey of Kenya, Kenya's National Mapping Agency, produces large amounts of different data sets of geospatial data and ... -
GIS based fish catch management system for Lake Victoria, Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization and the Ministry of Fisheries collected large volumes of data on fishery resources from the year 1977 to the year 2008. The data which had increasingly become voluminous and geographical ... -
GIS based Multi Criteria Analysis in Mapping Potential for Irrigated Agriculture. Case study: Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Agriculture in Kenya is fundamental in economic development, it contributes 35% of the gross domestic product and such remains the backbone of the economy, it’s growth is important for alleviation of poverty and stimulation ... -
GIS for assessing pro-poor urban water sanitation and hygiene (wash) services case study: Mradi Embakasi village Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Dense low-income urban communities are often confronted with poor water and sanitation services, which are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality that is highly preventable using inexpensive interventions. ... -
GIS in foreign nationals management: spatial analysis of distribution and socio-economic impacts of immigration in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Due to increasing globalization trends, migration has increasingly become a key element in national and international deliberations. Mapping of immigrant issues has also gained prominence in many parts of the world, with ... -
GIS in water management for Nairobi City
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2009)Nairobi has the fastest growing population which requires sufficient supply or water throughout the year. The city has had water shortages year after year occasioning rationing in most of its parts .This study examines ... -
GIS integration of electrical resistivity, remote sensing and hydrogeological data to determine groundwater potential in Kiambu Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Groundwater is inextricably linked to surface water in the water cycle as it maintains wetlands and river flow during dry spells and is vital to the maintenance of their rich ecology and biodiversity. If we fail to protect ... -
A GIS tool for water quality monitoring: A case on Nairobi River
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Although many studies have been conducted to assess different aspects of pollution along the Nairobi Rivers, there is a need to collate this information in order to identify areas of concern and gauge the extent to which ... -
A Gis-based Approach In The Determination And Selection Of The Most Suitable Mobile Banking Outlet: A Case Study Of Safaricom's Mpesa Dealership
(University of Nairobi, 2009)As mobile banking industry is a relative newcomer in using GIS in the developing nations, applications on the area is yet to be fully realized. This is partly due to the unavailability of spatial datasets. GIS technology ... -
A GIS-based investigation of the effects of physical access on Primary School enrollment: Case study of Loitokitok Sub County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)Education is considered as one of the most effective ways to reduce poverty, give people opportunities to improve their lives and raise their voice, improve their health, productivity and foster participation in civil ... -
Global asymptotic behavior of an aquatic system with periodic nutrient supply
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 2005-09)We study the dynamical properties of a chemostat model in which two species compete for a periodically supplied, growth-limiting nutrient. We exploit the well known basic properties of the model to study the behaviour ... -
Glucose metabolism in S. Mansoni infection
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1993)There have been conflicting reports on the effect of S. mensoni infection on mammalian host glucose metabolism. Some workers have reported an elevation of host serum glucose concentration, while others have reported ... -
Glycoalkaloid content of some potato (solatium tuberosum L.) varieties grown in kenya as influenced by light and different storage conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2002)This study aimed at quantifying total glycoalkaloids, characterizing and quantifying a-chaconine and a-solanine of promising potato clones and varieties grown in Kenya. These compounds were studied with a view of ascertaining ... -
Government Insurance supervisory system (GISS) for the Department of Insurance Ministry of Finance & Planning
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2002)The need to supervise the Kenyan Insurance industry for the Government of Kenya by recommending relevant policies and practices to the Minister of Finance and the Parliament; by monitoring the activities of the members ... -
Government Websites Usability and User Experience in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013-08)With the increased internet use, citizens demand more e-services in paying bills, paying taxes, among others. Governments are striving to provide e-services to their citizens from a customer demand driven perspective as ...
