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Population structure, activity and distribution of grant's gazelle in Nairobi national park.
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Population studies of elephant (loxodonta africana) in Tsavo Ecosystem, Kenya: 1975-1980
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1981)The population dynamics and mortality patterns of the elephant in Tsavo ecosystem between 1975 and 1980 ,.-~restudied following the recent drastic decline in their numbers. The population estimate of the live elephant ... -
Post Adoption Evaluation Model For Cloud Computing Services Utilization In Universities In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Cloud computing is a new computing paradigm that is gaining popularity in Kenya and the world over and as such this study was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon. This study was primarily ... -
Potential causes and predictability of the space - time patterns of the decadal rainfall variability modes over East Africa
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2005)Extreme rainfall events have devastating socio-economic impacts associated with food shortages, insufficient hydropower, water, shelter, loss of life and property. Prediction and timely early warning of such extreme ... -
Potential effects of changes in climate, land cover and population on the quantity of ater resources in lake nakuru and lake elmenteita areas, kenya
(University of NairobiGeology, 2011)This study evaluates the potential effects of changes in climate, population and land cover on the quantity of surface water and groundwater resources in Lake Nakuru and Lake Elmenteita areas. Multiple linear regression ... -
Potential environmental impact due to mining and use of coal in areas around Mui basin in Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The Kenyan population is growing at an alarming rate which have led to increase in demand for resources such as energy, food, medical care, infrastructure and many more. Most of the problems or factors hindering Kenya ... -
The Potential For Bioethanol Fuels To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Household Cooking In Urban Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kibera, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This thesis explores the potential for increased adoption of clean and sustainable domestic cooking fuels in urban informal settlements to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlights the impact of ... -
The Potential Of Agroforestry As An Adaptation Strategy To Mitigate The Impacts Of Climate Change: A Case Study Of Kiine Community- Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya, just like other countries in the world, continues to feel the impacts of climate change. These impacts are huge more so in Africa, as the backbone of its economy is heavily reliant on agriculture. As we know, most ... -
Potential of predicting rainfall onset and cessation dates in Kenya using tropospheric moisture accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rainfall portrays high variability in space and time in Kenya. The severity of rainfall variability demonstrated as excessively heavy precipitation (floods) or excessively light rainfall (droughts) affects the economy of ... -
The Potential of Sms Based Automated Reminders Towards Enhancing Adherence to Clinical Instructions for Dementia Patients: a Case of Healthcare Givers
(university of nairobi, 2018)Dementia condition presents a challenge with regard to the ability of a person with this condition to adhere to treatment regimes. Provision of healthcare service to persons with dementia remains a challenge because the ... -
Potential of synthetically modified surface exudate flavonoids from polygonum senegalense as antiplasmodial principles
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Polygonum senegalense produces surface exudates composed mainly of chalcones, flavanones and a homoisoflavanone. Synthetic transformation of some of the chalcones to new entities has been achieved via environmentally ... -
The potential predictability of March-April-May rainfall over East Africa using ITCZ indices
(University of NairobiMeteorology, 2012)The East African rainfall regime is highly variable and predictability on seasonal time scales has always been a challenging endeavour. Several predictors have been assembled in the past for the purposes of seasonal ... -
Potential Use Of Selected Seaweeds As Feed Supplements On Growth Performance And Survival Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus -Linnaeus, 1758) Fingerlings.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Aquaculture contributes to food security, increases protein sources, creates employment and more importantly supplements the capture fisheries that is dwindling. Aquaculture production is positively associated with using ... -
Poverty mapping spatial regression analysis of settlement data from Somalia
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2007)The study briefly reviewed spatial regression models for describing and explaining spatial data variation. One of the regression models, the spatial Durbin model (SDM) was used to identify possible causes of poverty in ... -
Poverty-based Classification of Households Using Cluster Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rely on agriculture for livelihood. Agri-climatic shocks such as prolonged droughts, outbreak of animal and human diseases and crop and pest diseases make rural poor households in SSA vulnerable. ... -
Power loss reduction in the distribution system with a wind based distributed generation.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Distribution system operating environments are changing rapidly due to the integration of the intermittent renewable in to the power grid at the distribution side of the power system. Therefore, with increasing number of ... -
Practical approaches in quantitative x-ray Fluorescence analysis
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1984)An evaluation of the accuracy of X-ray fluorescence analysis for heavy. elements (Z > 48) using L-series fluorescence X-rays has been performed. A method for fast elemental analysis of a large number of samples by ... -
Pre-reintroduction Assessment Of Diet Suitability And Potential Anthropogenic Threats To The Mountain Bongo (tragelaphus Eurycerus Isaaci) In Mount Kenya Forest
(School of Biological Sciences, 2013)The mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is a critically endangered antelope, found only in Kenya. To save the subspecies from extinction, re-introduction of a captive male bongo group from Mount Kenya Wildlife ... -
Predictability of east African seasonal rainfall with sea surface temperature gradient modes
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2009)The overall objective of this study is to improve the skills of seasonal rainfall prediction in East Africa through the use of sea surface temperature gradient modes. The sea surface temperature data used to generate the ...