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Comparative case study of rainfall - runoff models over the Nyando river basin
(2004)
The main objective of this study was to assess the performance of some existing
rainfall-runoff linear systems models and a conceptual model using data from the
Nyando catchment. In order to estimate the optimum parameters ...
A study of fish community structure and distribution in the River Sabaki estuary, Kenya
(2004)
Fish was sampled within the Sabaki River estuary for a period of 6 months (January to
June 2003) on monthly basis, during the last quarter of the lunar cycle (neap tide) at low
water tide. The physico-chemical parameters ...
Framework for ICT in resource distribution: case of relief food management
(2004)
The process of resource distribution to vulnerable population in Kenya has been posing a great
challenge to the country. Over time, a great concern has been on the capability of the process in
addressing the issues of ...
Development and calibration of an exposure- free bednet trap for the sampling of afrotropical malaria vectors
(2004)
Interventions aimed at reducing malaria vector populations through impregnated bednets, environmental management, residual indoor spraying etc., require monitoring of mosquitoes before, during and after the intervention. ...
Disease Monitoring System
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Geographical Information Systems or GIS are becoming useful tools in
making strategic decisions in a variety of government and business activities
in areas such as housing, healthcare, land use, natural resources,
environmental ...
Step-wise group testing in the presence of test error
(2004)
This study is divided into five chapters. Chapter one introduces the basic concepts
in group screening designs. The chapter also has literature review that highlights
the progress made over the years in the area of group ...
Stock price prediction at the Nairobi stock exchange
(2004)
Stock Price Prediction is a challenging, interesting and potentially very profitable task to
carry out. The task has great dependence on economic phenomena, history, politics, the
media, hype and even some psychology. ...
Modelling intrinsic and potential growth of Acacia Senegal under varying nutrient conditions
(2004)
This study uses a logistic model to a repeated measures data and models the intrinsic growth,
time of maximum growth rate and potential growth of Acacia Senegal tree seedlings. Various
factors such as the silvicultural ...