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An assessment of sustainability of Living Labs in Kenya
(2018-07)Living lab is a research concept that was created by William J. Mitchel at MIT in the year 2003 (Mitchel, 2003); it was based on how the city dwellers would be actively involved in the urban planning and design. It is a ... -
Assessment of temperature and precipitation extremes over Kenya using the coordinated regional downscaling experiment model outputs
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Climate related extremes such as floods and droughts have presented significant challenges to nations worldwide and especially developing countries. Kenya is not an exception to the effect of the periodic extremes in ... -
Assessment of the accuracy of the precis-regional climate model in simulating climate extremes over equatorial east Africa
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2011)This study aimed at assessing the performance of the PRECIS (Providing Regional Climate for Impact Studies) regional climate model (RCM) in simulating the extreme climate events in the equatorial East Africa region. The ... -
Assessment of the availability of water for livestock use in the Mara river basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)2018the study was set out to assess the availability of water mainly for livestock use over mara river basin. The basin rainfall pattern was compared to the mara river (main ecological river in the basin) flow. The study ... -
Assessment of the Concentrations and Distribution of Selected Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Nairobi River Drainage Basin and Their Photocatalytic Degradation Pathways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are linked to adverse health effects that include thyroid hormone disruption, neuro-developmental deficit, abnormal pregnancy, and potential carcinogens. This study was aimed at assessing the ... -
Assessment of the Effect of E learning on Students’ Learning Process in University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Problem E-Learning is the use of ICTs in the delivery of content in the education sector. Higher education systems around the world are being forced to introduce and use this innovative technology in teaching and learning. ... -
Assessment Of The Effect Of ICT Utilization On Performance For Children With Learning Disabilities In Private Primary Schools In The Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013-06)The inclusion of all children in education regardless of their learning disabilities is essential in the attainment of the millennium development goals. leT in education has offered particular benefits for children with ... -
Assessment Of The Effect Of Urbanization On The Thermal Comfort Over Some Parts Of Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study assessed the effect of urbanization on the thermal comfort over Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Tanga. The monthly mean dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature and wind speed for the period of 1980 - 2010 at 0600Z ... -
An Assessment of the Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Sustainable Livelihoods in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Kenya’s population significantly depends on climate-based livelihoods which have been negatively affected by adverse climate change effects, leaving most households vulnerable. This study assessed the effects of climate ... -
An Assessment of the effects of climate variability on Forest cover in Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This dissertation presents an assessment of the effects of climate variability on forest cover in Liberia. The objectives of the study were: to determine the spatial variability of rainfall, temperature, and NDVI, to ... -
Assessment of the effects of ICT reforms on the pension business process: A case of pension department ministry of finance in Kenya
(2013)The Pension Department operates under the Ministry of Finance and has the responsibility of administering public officers' pension scheme. Its mandate is founded under the constitution, and the Pension Act Cap 189-Laws ... -
An Assessment of the Efficancy of Mundulea sericea crude extracts in the control of anopheles gambiae ss and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)
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Assessment of the exposure of service station attendants to volatile organic compounds (VOCS) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2011)Petroleum refueling emissions have increased relative to vehicular related emissions corresponding to the growth in motor vehicles. Although exposure to VOCs at service stations is hazardous to the workers and the ... -
An assessment of the factors that influence the adoption of internet via a mobile phone
(School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, 2012)Mobile internet involves the use of a wireless handheld device such as a mobile phone to access the digitized contents of the internet. The devices remove the space and time limitations from internet access as they can ... -
Assessment Of The Fate Of Selected Pesticides On Vegetables In Naivasha Area
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study assessed the fate of pesticides used on vegetables in Naivasha area. The harmful effects of pesticides make them pose a serious threat to some of the non-target organisms including human and wild life. The ... -
An assessment of the feasibility of carbon trading afforestation contracts in trans Mara sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)ABSTRACT Carbon afforestation projects on marginal and degraded agricultural lands could potentially contribute to improved livelihoods to farmers through enhanced financial inflows from carbon revenue and sale of tree ... -
Assessment of the forecasting skill of fog over Kigali International Airport (KIA)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research work reviews forecasting for fog, in general, and particularly it focuses on methods used to forecast, accuracy of the forecast and occurrences of fog. Performing time series and skills analysis help us to ... -
An Assessment of the groundwater quality variations with Land use in Chirichiro catchment, Upper Gucha drainage basin
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The thesis is looking at an assessment of ground water quality variations with landuse and time in parts of Chirichiro Catchment of upper Gucha drainage basin covering an area approximately 55 km2. A total of 28 sampled ... -
Assessment Of The Hydrodynamics Process Of Anaerobic Ponds Of Dandora Wastewater Treatment Plant: Radiotracer Application
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Wastewater is a serious environmental concern when released to the environment untreated. Dandora Waste Water Treatment Plant treats about 80,000 m3(80%) of wastewater generated within Nairobi and its environs per day ... -
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Surface Water Resources in the Rift Valley Region: a Case Study of Narok County
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Over the past century, notable changes in precipitation and temperature have been observed, which has been greatly attributed to a change in climate. These changes have altered the climate system and considerably induce ...