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Significance of volatile constituents from the geothermal fields of Olkaria
(2012)
Volatile constituents in geothermal fields provide valuable information on the physical and
chemical processes occurring in volcanic geothermal systems. This includes classification of
geothermal waters, which is done ...
Vulnerability of Nairobi aquifers due to over abstraction of groundwater resources
(2012)
This report covers the City of Nairobi and its environs; it covers an area of approximately 260
kilometer square and it is on the sheet 148/4 and bounded by the latitudes 250000 to 270000 E
and longitude 984900 to986200 ...
An appraisal study of the geothermal potential of the Kenya Rift
(2012)
The Kenya rift is located on the East African Rift System, Kenya boasts of massive
geothermal prospects, with over 15,000 MWe potential from some estimates. Of these, only
204 MWe of geothermal power is currently exploited ...
Assesing the feasibility of turning abandoned quarries and pits in the Tala-Kangundo area into fish ponds
(2012)
The Tala-Kangundo area is located in Machakos district, central Kenya about 50 km ENE of
Nairobi and is bounded by latitudes 1o 10’S and 1o 22’ S and longitudes 37o 10’E and 37o 22’E.
Its geology is comprised of volcanic, ...
Geological structural controls on the groundwater flow into the Lake Naivasha and the risks of over exploitation on the future of the lake
(2012)
Lake Naivasha has a tremendous importance to its environs as a source of freshwater. The lake
plays a key role in providing a habitat for a wide range of aquatic flora and fauna. The lake,
together with its associated ...
Contextual weather and climate broadcast system: case for Nganyi community farmers in Western Kenya
(2012)
Mobile phone ownership has seen a steady increase in Kenya in the last five years and currently stands at 28.08
million mobile phone subscribers spread throughout the country. With poor road infrastructure, the mobile
phone ...
Mobile software agents in network management
(2012)
Computer networks have increasingly become vital to organizations' business processes.
Network users due to their specific demands, expect optimal performance, this in turn places
demand on network managers to ensure ...
Database - driven website for development of information
(2012)
In the drive towards a truly Paperless Office, a web-enabled database is seen as the most
viable solution to the challenges facing the Department ofInformation. The developer
therefore analyzed, designed, developed, and ...
Distribution and population structure of Prunus Africana in mount Kenya forest
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Prunus africana has been declining over much of its geographical range due to
unsustainable harvesting of the bark for its medicinal properties. In Kenya, bark
harvesting for trade began in the 1970s from unknown forests, ...
Use of GIS for food emergency response
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This research presents a framework for food emergency response and uses a
Geographical Information System (GIS) prototype to demonstrate how the
framework can be applied in planning for and managing food emergencies.
The ...