Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Enhanced Digital Identity Model for Humanitarian Agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Digital identity systems have the ability to enhance the core elements of the sustainable development goals ensuring no one is left behind. These includes, enhancing digital inclusion, strengthening access to legal ... -
Analytics and Automation of Ifrs 9 Modeling and Reporting: a Case Study of Kenyan Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Becoming IFRS 9 continues to prove a challenge for Kenyan banks because of a lack of mature credit scoring system which most models rely on. A 2018 report by ICPAK report shows that 90% of banks rely on enterprise ... -
Challenges Affecting Adoption of Big Data Analytics in Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Big data analytics is a crucial concept that has made companies to obtain an edge by collecting and making sense of data in regard to their customers, products as well as other critical details. These companies generate ... -
An Assessment Framework for Continous Use of E- Government Services: Case Study Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)With the rapid growth in information technology globally, Kenyan government has adopted e-government services and is now offering most of its services online and this has been enhanced by the Covid 19 pandemic. There is ... -
Challenges of Implementing Cloud Technologies in Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The cloud computing phenomenon has contributed to the development and deployment of various cloud technologies that are improving business value by promoting perfect competition, flexibility, accessibility, efficiency in ... -
A Veterinary Notification Service for Livestock Farmers a Case Study of Bumula Subcounty, Bungoma County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The problem of timely access to Veterinary Doctors by Livestock farmers has paused great deal on livestock mobile health (mHealth) in Bumula Sub County, Bungoma County. This problem is traceable at the initial stage of ... -
An Application of the Blockchain Technology in Credit Information Sharing in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Credit information sharing is a critical credit infrastructure that guarantees stability of the credit market by reducing the gap of information asymmetry between the lender and the customer. The credit information sharing ... -
Value Addition to Dagaa “omena” (Rastrineobola Argentea) Through Recovery of Fish Protein Hydrolysate With Potential Bioactive Properties
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Food insecurity is increasingly becoming an issue of national concern. The fish industry has been identified as one of the sectors that if improved would effectively contribute towards alleviation of food insecurity as a ... -
Generalizations of Logistic Distribution
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In this work we determine generalizations of the logistic distribution using the methods of construction of the logistic distribution. The generalized logistic distributions are of type I,II,III and IV. The methods of cons ... -
Application of Information and Communication Technology (Ict) in Public Asset Management a Case Study of Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at exploring the extent of deployment of ICT in public asset management with reference to assets owned by County Governments in Kenya. It was guided by the following research objectives: to identify asset ... -
Neural Network - Based Predictive Analytics of Covid-19 in the Health Sector for Decision Support in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 spread rapidly across the globe and claimed many lives. As a result, it was declared a pandemic. Kenya, like most countries was negatively affected by the disease. In the face of COVID-19, predictive analytics ... -
Use of Big Data Analytics in Business Agility: Case of Real Estate Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The effect of the coronavirus pandemic has prompted firms to develop resilience to crises and the resulting shocks. As markets experience sudden changes, meeting requirements and expectations of several stakeholders ... -
Home Conflicts Resolution Through Family Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Family conflicts and violence cases in Kenya is on increase on daily basis. Most of these cases emanate from disagreement among the family members who suffer silently with their personal problems due to difficulties of ... -
Application of Machine Learning to Detect Fraudulent Maternal Medical Claims
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fraudulent activities have caused great losses in the healthcare industry all over the world. Different methods such as upcoding, billing for services not rendered and many more are ways fraudulent activities occur. ... -
Evaluating the Effect of Sms Text Reminders in Attendance of Hiv Clinic Appointments
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Missed Clinic appointments, defaulter rates, and failure show up after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) are all normal in Africa. There are several techniques that can be used to increase clinic attendance, ... -
Intraspecific Genetic Diversity Among Trypanosomes From Kwale and Marsabit Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)African Animal Trypanosomiasis caused by trypanosomes is a great challenge to livestock keeping. The parasites are transmitted biologically by tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) and mechanically by stable flies like Stomoxys ... -
Evaluation of Trace Elements’ Concentrations in Nails of Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Patients: as an Early Diagnostic Screening Tool
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at investigating a possible early screening diagnostic tool for cancer. Cancer is ranked third among the leading causes of deaths in Kenya with an average of 75% of cancer patients being diagnosed at ... -
Prevalence and Diversity of Haemoparasites and Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys Co-grazing With Zebras at Amboseli National Park and Adjacent Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Donkeys (Equus asinus) play an important role as a mode of transport in many communities, however their role is constrained by illness due to parasitic infections which can also affect other related wild equid species such ... -
Identification and Characterization of Causative Agents of Brown Leaf Spot of Cassava and Phenotypic Response of Elite Cassava Genotypes to Infection by the Pathogens
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cassava is one of the most important food crops globally and is a major staple food for more than 700 million people across the tropical and sub-tropical world. Cassava is adversely affected by diseases (caused by viruses, ... -
Characterization of Hexachlorocyclohexane (Hch) Degradation Pathway Genes in Two Strains of Sphingobium Bacteria Previosuly Isolated From Hch Contaminated Soil in Kitengela
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) continues to pose threat to the environment despite the restricted use or complete ban in most parts of the world due to its toxicity effects, environmental persistence, and bioaccumulation ...