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Using GIS in urban storm water management: a case study of south c estate, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
With the growth of towns, storm water management has become more and more challenging especially in the urban areas of developing countries. This is characterized by urban explosion over a short period of time giving rise ...
Polymorphism Analysis Of Plasmodium Falciparum Merozoite Ebl1, Rh4 And Msp1 Ligands In A Severe Malaria Population In Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
Around 240 million people develop symptomatic malaria and around 1.24 million die annually from malaria globally. Over 80% of those deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Symptomatic malaria in humans is initiated when ...
The role of commercial motorcycles in the rural economy:A case study of Laikipia east sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The aim of this study was to determine the contribution of commercial motorcycles in promoting agriculture in Laikipia East Sub-County. Primary data was obtained from questionnaire survey and in-depth interviews. The sample ...
Development of a low cost water purification system – a case study ceramic filters and moringa oleifera seeds
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Majority of people living in developing world do not have access to quality water. These people rely on readily available sources which are normally of low quality thus exposing them to waterborne diseases. This study was ...
A neural network implementation for near real time tropospheric water vapour profiling over Nairobi using ground-based gps receiver
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A remote sensing tool employing an Artificial Neural Networks algorithm was proposed for
near real time determination of the relative humidity profile using Global Positioning System
(GPS) data recorded by a ground-based ...
Intelligent support in group work in online collaborative learning environment
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)
The increased demand for higher education has made online learning popular and
appealing to many stakeholders including working staff and students. Though online
learning has gained popularity, it is still being criticized ...
Modelling aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions for weather modification in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)
Precipitation enhancement is one of the possible measures to improve on the available fresh
water in East Africa (EA). The existing gap in knowledge not only on suitable conditions but
also Aerosol-Cloud-Precipitation ...
Development of an unemployment insurance product
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This paper is about the development of unemployment insurance product. This is done
by first getting the benefit, which will be valued as an annuity. Also, we will introduce
adjustment factors that will in essence reduce ...
Forecasting mortality rates and modeling longevity risk using lee carter model
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
The retirement benefits provided by annuity providers and pension plans imply are often guaranteed until the death of the pensioners. Trends in mortality/longevity have clearly emerged as a result of increase in life ...
Mathematical modeling of HIV and Malaria co-infection dynamics
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
We formulate a mathematical mo del using system of differential equations to understand the co-dynamics of two diseases HIV and Malaria. The entire human p opulation is divided into four compartments and mosquito p ...