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Invariant and Hyper-invariant Subspaces of Some Classes of Operators in Hilbert Spaces
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Direct sum decomposition of bounded linear operators gives a way of studying
complicated operators since it decomposes these operators into parts whose structures
are user friendly. It is known that some operators are ...
Characterization of an Alkaline Amylase and a Pectinase From Alkaliphilic Bacillus Halodurans Lbw 5117 Isolated From Lake Bogoria in Kenya and Demonstration of Their Applications in Bio-processing Woven Cotton
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
De-sizing is a key textile wet processing step that is carried out on sized woven cotton to
remove the starch impurity from cloth. On the other hand, scouring is done on de-sized
fabrics to remove the natural pectins and ...
Isolation and Characterization of Novel Bacteriophages Against Multidrug Resistant Enterobacter Cloacae as Alternatives to Antibiotics
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Enterobacter cloacae is a significant nosocomial pathogen, causing bacteremia and
infections of the lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, and intra-abdominal cavity.
Acquisition of antibiotic resistant genes due to ...
Investigating the Teleconnection Between Enso and Basin-scale Flooding: Case Study of Nzoia River Basin, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Even though there is progress in enhancing flood forecasting in Kenya, floods still continue to cause multiple casualties and substantial damages to infrastructure and properties leading to massive economic losses in areas ...
Biotic Effects of Climate Change in the Tropical Alpine Moorlands of Mount Kenya and Mount Elgon, and Its Impact on Dependent Local Communities
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Tropical alpine areas are extraordinary ecosystems that provide valuable services including
water, biodiversity, and food. These areas are uniquely threatened by climate change as they
are predicted to warm more over the ...
Assessment of Flood Susceptibility in Mount Elgon Region of Uganda Under a Changing Climate and Risk Implication to Farmland Food Security
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Climate extremes, specifically floods, have posed significant challenges to several regions of the
world. Mount Elgon in particular experiences severe flood and its’ impacts have drastically
affected the region. Climate ...
Statistical Modelling of Unemployment Rate in Kenya Using Logistic Regression
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Unemployment is one of the challenges that has kept majority of governments around
the world scratching their heads. It is one of the crisis of the modern world which keeps
growing every day. It is mainly affected by the ...
Chemical Degradation of Aflatoxin Contaminants in Maize as a Value Addition Strategy for Selected Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Aflatoxin contamination of maize, rice, groundnuts and wheat products is a common phenomenon in Kenya. This result to low nutritional value and huge economic loss of the crops produced. Additionally, consumption of aflatoxin ...
Human Health Risks Associated With Radioactivity and Heavy Metals Around Mrima Hill and the Kwale Heavy Mineral Sand Mine, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study addresses global health concerns from heightened environmental radioactivity and heavy metal exposure. Despite extensive research on the dynamics and health risks of heavy metal pollution from various mining ...
Rapid Assessment Survey of the Endangered Silver Bladder Reed Frog (Hyperolius Cystocandicans) in Southern Slopes of Mount Kenya Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Reed frogs are a good case for investigating diversity of reproductive traits associated
with co-occurrence, resource partitioning and habitat heterogeneity. Objectives of this
study were to: (1) establish patterns of ...