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The assessment of the temporal characteristics of surface air temperatures over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research assessed the temporal characteristic of surface air temperature over Kenya using graphical and statistical technique. The temporal characteristics investigated in the study included inter-annual trends in the ... -
An assessment of the thermo-physical properties of a grog modified Kenyan kaolinite refractory
(Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, 2001)This study has investigated the effect of the addition of grog, which is a pre fired material, on the thermo-physical properties and on the performance of a kaolinite clay based refractory material as a thermal ... -
Assessment of the Vulnerability of Smallholder Maize Production to the Adverse Effects of Climate Change in Southern Nyanza Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Vulnerability assessment is critical towards helping policy makers understand and quantify the impacts and consequences of climate change. Therefore, this study sought to assess the vulnerability of smallholder maize ... -
Assessment of the water quality of selected boreholes in Mandera town and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Mandera town and its environs rely on boreholes, piped water, seasonal rivers and rain water for domestic use. Water scarcity and population rise in the county have made people rely more on borehole water. Increased ... -
Assessment of Toxigenic Potential and Genetic Relatedness of Aspergillus Flavus Populations From Different Maize Growing Regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food in Kenya, being consumed at 98 Kg/person/year. Aflatoxin, a metabolite of Aspergillus flavus is a common maize contaminant, and Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most carcinogenic natural ... -
Assessment of trichoderma isolates for virulence efficacy on fusarium oxysporum f. sp. phaseoli
(Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, 2011)Trichoderma has been widely studied for their biocontrol ability, but their use as biocontrol agents in agriculture is limited due to the unpredictable efficiency which is affected by biotic and abiotic factors in soil. ... -
Assessment of Veterinary Drugs and Pesticide Residue Levels in Cow and Camel Milk From Kiambu, Laikipia and Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Exposure to pesticides and veterinary drugs residues in foods of animal origin is a major public health concern due to increase usage of this chemicals. Humans are exposed to these chemicals through ingestion of contaminated ... -
Assessment of Vulnerability of Pastoralists to the Adverse Impacts of Climate Change: a Case Study of West Pokot County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The IPCC report of 2017 noted that climate change is expected to worsen the existing vulnerabilities of natural resource-dependent communities while at the same time imposing new risks beyond the range of existing experiences. ... -
Assessment of water balance for Mt. Marsabit summit
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Assessment of water quality & potential in relationship to the local geology around Thika green limited estate in Kiambu county, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The study assesses the influence of geology and geological structures such as faults, joints and fractures on the water quality of thika green area and the environs. The area is within larger Kiambu County. The study ... -
Assessment of Water Quality From Selected Boreholes in Naivasha Subcounty, Nakuru Countynya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study was undertaken to assess the quality of borehole water from Naivasha area in Nakuru County. High fluoride levels and the economic activities surrounding the area have raised a major concern over the quality of ... -
An assessment of water quality in the Kisumu bay area of the Wiman Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1986)The project involved a biologiccl and physico-chemical assessment of lake water quality in Kisurnu Bay in relation to abstraction and treatment for the Kisumu water supply and the impact of the rains on the water ... -
Assessment of Water Quality of Earth Dams in Chepalungu Sub-county, Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An assessment of water quality from six selected earth dams in Chepalungu Sub-County, Bomet County was carried out by determining the levels of pH, TDS, TSS, nitrate, ammonia, fluoride, phosphorus, copper, lead, zinc, ... -
Assessment Of Water Quality Trends Using Remote Sensing Data “Case Study Of Lake Naivasha In The Rift Valley Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was conducted using remote sensing data for the establishment of water quality trends of Lake Naivasha from 2003 to 2011. Laboratory analysis was also conducted for three months from September 2014 to November ... -
Assessment of Water Recedes At the Smith Sound Bay in Lake Victoria in Misuingwi Tanzania
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)An environmental degradation in the form of wetland destruction has been evident at the tip tail of the Smith Sound bay of Lake Victoria. Therefore the main objective of this study is to assess the changes that are ... -
Assessment Of Yield, Grain Quality And Combining Ability Of Selected Rice Cultivars In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rice is an important crop in Kenya, mostly grown by small scale farmers as a commercial and food crop. The existing cultivars are low yielding, late maturing, and low grain quality. There is need to improve locally adapted ... -
An assessment on the acceptance of big data in statistics
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The data revolution which has caused an explosion of data volumes and increased data demands is expected to have a big impact in research institutes. To support this data revolution and improve the quantity, frequency, ... -
Assesssing The Impact Of Pension Scheme Conversion From Defined Benefit To Defined Contribution
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The KNEC pension scheme is under management by a private administrator. Like all such administrators, Liberty Pensions ltd is under bidding of the sponsor to adopt the new pension plan for and on behalf of KNEC. It is ... -
Asset growth effect on stock returns at the Nairobi securities exchange limited
(School of mathematics, 2012-11)Asset growth is form of investment in which the company management adds value to shareholders wealth. This lucrative investment strategy is emerging to be the normative idea for many firms. It is also common knowledge ... -
THE ASSET LIABILITY EQUILIBRIUM MODEL IN OCCUPATIONAL PENSION FUNDS
(University of Nairobi, 2002)