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Biosorption of organic dyes from aqueous solution using water hyacinth (eichhornia crassipes) from lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This study addresses removal of methylene blue dye, and Congo red dye from aqueous
solutions using dried Eichhornia crassipes (water hyacinth) biomass as a low-cost natural
adsorbent. Batch experiments were conducted to ...
Multivariate analysis for a split plot design with a covariate to determine the effects of different fertilizers levels for three potato varieties
(2012-07)
Kenya's population is over forty million putting considerable pressure on production of food.
This has led to continuous planting resulting to less fertile soils. The yield decreases season after
season .This study seeks ...
Energy Saving In Electricity Distribution Networks Through The Use Of Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers A Case Study Of The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Distribution Network
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Transformer power losses are made up of losses in the windings, referred to as copper loss (or load losses), and those in the magnetic circuit, referred to as iron losses (or no-load losses). Winding resistance dominates ...
Mobile phones usage in rural Kenya for business a survey study in Machakos district
(2010)
ICT has been cited as a factor for increased business income among the rural poor. As such it is
expected that mobile would increase growth in income levels among the rural poor.
In the course of the past ten years mobile ...
Laplace Transform Solution Of Hydromagnetic Steady Flow Of Viscous Incompressible Fluid Between Two Parallel Infinite Plates
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This project aims at getting the solution of hydro magnetic steady flow of viscous
incompressible fluid between two parallel infinite plates using the Laplace transform method.
The upper plate is moving with constant ...
Effectiveness of commonly used methods in disposing pharmaceutical waste in pharmacies and hospitals: a case of pharmacies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
The occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment has received growing attention since the 1980s. The major issues associated with the origins and occurrence of these chemicals in ...
Effect Of Urbanization On Rainfall Over Kilimanjaro Region
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Precipitation is a key link in the global water cycle and a proxy for changing climate. This study
sought to assess the effects of urbanization on precipitation in Kilimanjaro region based on
observed rainfall and ...
The Occurrence Of Aspergillus Section Flavi In Soil And Maize From Makueni, County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the staple food for most households in both urban and rural areas in Kenya and has an estimated annual per capita consumption of about 125 kg per person, which is among the highest in the world. Ear ...
Identification and distribution of thrips - vectored tospoviruses And management of iris yellow spot virus in onion
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Tospoviruses are globally distributed on wide range of host plants, inflicting yield losses of up to
$1 billion on vegetables. Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) was first reported in Nakuru, Kenya
on tomatoes with economic ...
The Diversity And Abundance Of Subterranean Termites In Different Land Cover Types: A Case Study Of Embu And Taita Hills, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Termite belong to the order Isoptera, class Insecta and are ecosystem engineers which modify ecological systems and have the potential to be used as bioindicators of soil health.
Subterranean termites are an important ...