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Use of logistic regression model to identify the key determinants of academic performance in primary school on the basis of school supply
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2008)There is a general consensus that student performance at pnrnarv school has been deteriorating. 111isstudy examines the determinants of academic performance in public primary schools in Kenya from the schools side. While ... -
Use of logistic regression model to identify the key determinants of poverty in kenya on the basis of DHS Data
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2008)This study examines the determinants of poverty in Kenya. While most of the studies done on poverty determinants rely on the income, expenditure and consumption data, The data used in this study comes from the Demographic ... -
Use of magnetic method in identification of faults and underground structures, case study Olobanita well field Nakuru Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Nakuru town the fastest growing town in Africa, with high population growth brought about by rural urban migration and high birth rate. This has lead to escalating water demand and setting up of well fields as Olobanita ... -
Use of Markov models to estimate transition probabilities in a follow up study
(Department of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2005)In a follow up study to assess treatment of BV. 207 female adults presenting with BV were treated. Follow up information was obtained at one week. one month. two months and three months. One outcome measurement at each ... -
Use of mobile phones inthe provision ofHIV/AIDS-related health care and information inKenya: An implementation framework based onNairobi and its environs.
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)HIV/AJDS has placed a very big burden on the health system in Kenya with Lf million people living with HTV in Kenya and up to 80,000 people dying from the disease annually. The Kenyan government's free antiretroviral ... -
Use of Photovoltaic system for standby operation of a Petrol station: A case study national oil Petrol station at Nairobi West
(2014)The objective of the study was to compare the cost of using a standby diesel engine generator with that of a photovoltaic system to operate the equipments at a petrol station during a power blackout . The total power ... -
Use of pyroclastic rocks as a tool for the evaluation of geothermal systems during the prospecting stage of geothermal reservoirs; case study Naivasha, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Numerous geothermal exploration projects have taught us a fundamental axiom for geothermal exploration in volcanic areas. Many of the complexities and unknown, subsurface characteristics of a volcanic geothermal field ... -
The use of remote sensing and ancillary data in GIS to assess groundwater potential of the Matayos - Funyula area, Busia district, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Matayos - Funyula area is situated in Busia district of Western province in the Republic of Kenya. The previous groundwater explorations in the area were done using seismic methods which could not appropriately explore ... -
Use of remote sensing for agricultural statistics
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 1979)The usefulness of remote sensing in Agriculture was investigated in this project. Its goal was to examine the role of remote sensing in the construction of an area frame for purposes of obtaining agricultural statistics and ... -
Use of Remote Sensing in Analysis of Effects of Urban Sprawl on Agricultural Land.case Study: Kiambaa Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Urban Sprawl is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over more and more rural land at the periphery of an urban area. This involves the conversion of rural land into built up, developed land over time. Sprawl is ... -
The use of remote sensing product to monitor meteorological drought in east Africa
(Department of meteorology School of physical sciences University of Nairobi, 2010)Most drought studies have been dependent on limited rainfall data that is available in most parts of Africa. The new developments in space technology, especially satellite derived products now provide new opportunities ... -
Use of remote sensing techniques for the exploration of groundwater: a case study of Voi divison Taita Taveta district.
(University of Nairobi,, 2005-07)This dissertation applies remote sensing techniques in groundwater exploration. Remote sensing techniques provide efficient real time methods for analysis of hydrologic issues and tools for water use planning and modelling. ... -
Use of satellite data in monitoring and prediction of rainfall over Kenya
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 2000)Skillful monitoring, prediction and early warning of the extreme weather events is crucial in the planning and management of all rain dependent socio-economic activities. They are also vital for the development of effective ... -
Use of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge in Adapting to Climate Change and Variability at the Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Coastal farming communities in Kenya are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and variability. This requires urgent and sustainable adaptation strategies to build the resilience of the farming communities ... -
Use of short tandem repeats to describe genetic variability in Anopheles Gambiae from three countries in Africa.
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1996-01)Macrogeographic variation in An. gambiae was measured by analysing four polymorphic STR loci in four populations by electrophoresis on horizontal slab polyacrylamide gels. Mosquitoes were sampled from inland (Asembo) ... -
Use of Software-defined Networking Model to Improve Security in Mipv6
(university of nairobi, 2022)As networks grow in size, they become complex in design, and security. Management also becomes more pronounced. Over the years, such networks have evolved from traditional networks to those that can be smartly controlled ... -
Use of the Indian ocean dipole indices as a predictor of east African rainfall anomalies
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was devoted to the improvement of prediction skill of east African seasonal rainfall through the use of improved knowledge of the teleconnections between Indian Ocean Dipole (laD) evolution phases and the East ... -
Use of the internet to disseminate research information: a research website
(School of computing and informatics University of Nairobi, 2004)The importance of research information in development has been recognized and accepted internationally. This study looks at the dissemination of research information in Kenya by using a Web enabled database. A system ... -
Use Of The Shared Frailty Model To Identify The Determinants Of Infant And Child Survival In Rwanda Using DHS Data
(University of NairobiSchool of Mathematics, 2009)The infant and child mortality have much fluctuated in Rwanda since the year 1992 and decreased considerably during 5 years preceding the 2005 RDHS. However, the current indicators are still high compared to the goals ... -
The use of the water balance approach in the assessment of the growing seasons for maize and sorghum in south Nyanza district
(Department of Geography, University of Nairobi, 1987)