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Modelling of smear positive tuberculosis (PTB+) treatment outcome data in Kenya for the period 2002-2007
(2009)
In this research project, we review and use two statistical methods namely poisson
regression and multinomial logit regression are used to model rates of outcomes of
count data.
Thestudy reviews the research work on ...
On probability of ruin in retirement based on contribution rates in a pension scheme
(2009)
The main objective of this dissertation was to show that contribution rates can be used to
minimize the probability of financial ruin in retirement within a pension scheme within
the Kenyan pension industry and help ...
Detection of proteins induced in the haemolymph of biomphalaria pfeifferi infected with schistosoma Mansoni.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by a blood fluke of the genus Schistosoma.
The disease is often associated with water resource development projects such as dams and
irrigation schemes, where the snail ...
Mobile wireless transactions: a framework for secure funds transfer services
(2009)
One of the recent developments in mobile wireless applications is the introduction of
mobile commerce using mobile devices such as PDAs, cellular phones and notebook pes.
Some of the applications of mobile commerce include ...
Food web structure in a tropical mangrove - seagrass ecosystem in Kenya
(2009)
The aim of this study was to assess the role of primary producers in supporting food webs
leading to fisheries productivity in a tropical mangrove estuary, Gazi Bay, Kenya. A
combinationof carbon and nitrogen stable ...
Using logistic regression to determine the major causes of the rural poverty a case study of Kenya
(2009)
Poverty is a multi-dimensional phenomenon whose causes are complex and
difficult to Measure precisely. The need to articulate causes of poverty in
developing countries is Paramount given its effects. This study examines ...
Efficacy of the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen for the control of anopheles ganibiae giles senso stricto
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Mosquito larval control is an important component in malaria vector control package which has
been neglected for quite long time, but recently, a renewed interest on this tool has been observed
by introduction of IGRs ...
Pigeon pea response to phosphorus fertilizer, Temperature and soil moisture regimes during the Growing season at katumani and kampi ya mawe in Machakos and makueni districts of Kenya
(2009)
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is an important grain legume grown in the semi arid
areas of the tropics used for food, feed and as cash crop. Food insecurity is a
persistent problem, especially in the marginal regions where ...
Internet utilization: a case of connected rural and urban secondary schools
(2009)
The study looked at the utilization of the Internet among teachers and students in connected rural and
urban secondary schools. The purpose of the study was to help policy makers, decision makers and
investors make well ...