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Developing an open source Kipsigis spell checker and language tool
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This report discusses the morphology of the various parts of speech of the Kipsigis language, the
development of corpus preparation and analysis tool using Jython and describes the development
of an open source Kipsigis ...
An Intelligent Traffic Light Algorithm System
(University of Nairobi, 2011-04)
Traffic light control systems have increased in use on our roads particularly in the urban
areas. Every year, more cities are starting to implement traffic light control systems to
control traffic in and out of the city. ...
Assessment of heavy metal concentrations and radiation exposure due to naturally occuring radioactve materials in the limestone deposits of kitui south district - Kenya.
(2011)
The heavy metals contents of Cu, Zn and Pb have been measured using Energy Dispersive XRay
Fluorescence (EDXRF) and their pollution indexes calculated. The radiation background
exposure at 1 m above the ground was measured ...
Mathematical Models In Portfolio Selection: The case Of The Emerging Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A GREAT deal of theoretical and empirical work has been carried out in recent years, on the use
of mathematical models as an aid to the selection of investment portfolios containing equities.
Some of the models have been ...
Effects of human disturbance on the distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi in the Maasai-Mau forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A study of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungal (AMF) spore abundance and species diversity was
undertaken along a gradient of disturbance in the Maasai Mau forest which forms part of the
Mau forest complex. The aim of the study ...
Qpen Source Spell Checker For Bukusu Dialect
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This project describes the development of an open source spellchecker for Bukusu
language using Hunspell language tools. It examines Bukusu morphology,
highlighting the inflection of various parts of speech in the Bukusu ...
Use of bone decay rate (taphonomy) in determining wildlife numbers anddistribution in Meru National Park, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Bone surveys method was used in Meru national Park to estimate wildlife numbers and their
distribution where bone decay rates were used to estimate the period the animal concern
existed (back-censusing) in the landscape. ...
A model for supporting decisions using multi-agent systems co-operation: a simulation of donor funding in health environment
(2011)
This study addresses the development ofa multi-agent system model for use in supporting group
decision making and the challenges that face the implementation of such a model. As a proof of
concept, the model has been ...
A framework for adopting green it in Kenyan organizations: a case study
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Environmental issues are receiving unprecedented attention from businesses and
governments around the world as the concern for climate change and sustainability continues
to grow. The widespread use of information ...
A truck scheduling framework for sugarcane transportation (the case of Mumias Sugar Company)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Supply and demand imbalance is one of the crucial problems in sugarcane factories in Kenya.
Even though proper delivery allocation planning is made to match with the factory demands, i.e.
the factorycrushing capacities, ...