Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Subject "Kenya"
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Application of eda to trade taxes: A case of import duty and import declaration fee in Kenya
(School of mathematics, 2011-11)Exploratory data analysis methods form an integral part of statistical programmes as a component of a course in basic statistics. In this article a number of useful statistical graphics playa crucial role in the extraction ... -
An approach for using twitter to perform sentiment analysis in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The interest in sentiment analysis as a research area has become increasingly popular with the development of new social interaction technologies. Twitter, being one of these new technologies, presents a unique environment ... -
Characterization of s. damnosuum s .1. From six River-systems in kenya using ecological Parameters and cellulose Acetate electrophoresis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1984)From December 1981 up to April 1983 ecological and biochemical studies were carried out on the Simulium damno Sum complex sibling spec~es in nine river-systems of Kenya, of which only six were found suitable for ~. damno ... -
Distribution and diversity of pythium spp. in indigenous forests and adjacent farm lands in Taita and Embu districts in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)Pythium is a water mould fungus which survive as a parasite, saprophyte or both. Pythium spp. play important ecological services like recycling of both Carbon and mineral nutrients for continued plant growth. Members of ... -
Drug Resistance in Schistosoma mansoni in Kenya
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E-procurement model for the public sector of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)The public procurement in the Kenyan has been undergoing reforms starting with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 that saw the creation of Public Procurement Oversight Authority. The next step was the implementation ... -
The ecological and social aspects of livestock predation by large carnivores in pastoral ranches adjacent to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2010)Allover the world, human-wildlife conflict is an ever increasing problem for many species of wildlife and especially true for large carnivores. They are often killed when threatening humans and their domesticated animals, ... -
The effects of habitat change on the avifauna of Mount Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2007)Forests are important ecosystems because of their immense contribution to national economy and the livelihoods of local communities. They are also important for biodiversity conservation and are indeed critical habitats ... -
Effects of handoff on network capacity and quality of service: Kenya GSM networks case study.
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Telecommunication has evolved from the early days where information was conveyed using smoke signs and drum beating through fixed wire communication to today's modem mobile wireless cellular communication systems. In a ... -
Establish a link between female genital mutilation and infant mortality in Kenya
(School of mathematics, 2011-08)Cesarean section (CS) can be a life-saving technique for both mother and infant. On the other hand it presents documented medical risks such to both mother and baby, which if anticipated can be averted or have their ... -
Ethnobotanical, bioactivity and phytochemical evaluation of anthelmintic herbal remedies of Migori county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Intestinal worms affect a host of individuals resulting in malnutrition, stunted growth, intellectual retardation and cognitive deficits. The aim of this study was to investigate the indigenous plants of Migori County ... -
A framework for adoption of wireless sensor networks in weather forecasting in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Wireless Sensor Networks has been prospected as powerful solutions for many applications, such as surveillance, tracking, locating, weather forecasting etc. Weather forecasting is to predict the state of the atmosphere ... -
A framework for applying knowledge management in organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)Knowledge Management (KM) has been discussed as being a critical component in an organization's ability to sustain a long-term competitive advantage. This study analyses the existing knowledge management frameworks. This ... -
A Framework for Implementation of Business Process Outsourcing in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)This study focuses Business Process Outsourcing (BPa) implementation in Kenya with an aim to develop a framework for BPO implementation. The work was undertaken in recognition of the fast growing Global BPa business. The ... -
A framework for implementing Internet Quality of Service in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2010)The Internet is built on the datagram model, where each individual packet is forwarded independently to its destination. This model has the strength of simplicity and the ability to adapt automatically to changes in ... -
A framework for knowledge management of wildlife research in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Kenya boasts a substantial asset in its diverse Wildlife. Extensive research on Wildlife is carried out by various academic and non-academic institutions, both within and outside the Government protected areas. By assessing ... -
A framework for post-implementation evaluation of e-government systems in Kenya – a citizen centric approach
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The e-government field is growing to a considerable size, especially in developing countries as government seeks to make use of ICT to serve its citizens efficiently and effectively. E-government projects cost are enormous ... -
A framework for post-implementation evaluation of public sector financial information systems: a case of IFMIS in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The use of Information Systems (IS) is indispensable for public service success in service delivery, oversight, policy formulation and accountability functions. Various studies have been conducted to investigate the ... -
A framework for sustainable e-waste management in Kenya: the case of ICT
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)This study focuses on the Responsibilities of various stakeholders in e-waste management in Kenya, how the various stakeholders dispose of e-waste and challenges they face. It further explores how other countries namely ... -
A framework for utilization of e-government services in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The purpose of this study was to assess the framework for the utilization of eGovernment services in Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the extent to which citizens in Kenya would use e-Government services, ...