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A comparative verification of precipitation forecasts for selected numerical weather prediction models over Kenya
(2006)
This study examined the level of skill of daily precipitation forecasts of Numerical Weather
Prediction (NWP) models over Kenya. These models are the United Kingdom
Meteorological office (UKMO) model, United States' ...
The simulated impact of deforestation on the changes in the East African climate: a GCM study
(2006)
This study investigates the possible impact of deforestation on the climate of Eastern
Africa. The study area is located between approximately longitudes 25 °E to 50 °E and
latitudes 20 "N to 10 "S. The data used in the ...
Mass movements in the Aberdare catchment: a case study of the Kihuri landside
(2006)
The ,problem of landsliding has been addressed in various fora in which various
recommendations have been made. Despite this, the triggering of these events seems
endless. The purpose of this study was to determine the ...
Synergistic effects of artemisia annua fractions against in vitro cultures of plasmodium falciparum
(2006)
Malaria is an infectious disease that continues to be associated with considerable morbidity and
mortality and significant social and economic impact on developing societies. Approximately
300 million people worldwide ...
A study of Nairobi wastewater treatment efficiency and effluent quality for safe discharge and possible beneficial uses
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Evaluation of treatment efficiency of Nairobi wastewater at Dandora Estate and Sewerage
Treatment Works (DESTW) and possible applications of the effluent was undertaken.
A study of selected organochlorines and organophosphates ...
Land use change and its effects on soil and vegetation degradation in Kibwezi District.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Land degradation is caused by removal of vegetation cover and subsequent fertility loss. Frequent
assessment of land use changes and their effects on soil and vegetation in ranches is critical to their
conservation. This ...
African perspective on critical success factors for B-to-B electronic market places
(2006)
Although majority of e-markets have failed in the past decade because of encountering
problems (Brunn et al, 2002), hundreds have survived and in some cases thrived by
creating successful business models with strong ...
Construction of Experimental Designs: A Finite Geometric Approach
(2006)
Finite geometries are used in the construction of BIB and PBIB designs with
two and more than two-associate classes. Further, finite projective
geometries can also be used to construct fractional factorial designs for ...
Assessment Of The Skill Of The High Resolution Regional Model In The Simulation Of Airflow And Rainfall Over East Africa
(2006)
Weather is very important on human activities over East Africa just like the rest of the world.
It affects our lives in different ways, including the food and water resources. East Africa
depends on agriculture for food ...
The study of the maintainable grade structures in a university manpaower system by excercising controls through recruitment
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Manpower planning is a key aspect of the human resource management function in orga nizations. Specifically, manpower planning examines the gap between staff availabilities ...