Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Towards the Implementation of Smart Traffic Control in Nairobi City Using Iot
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The City of Nairobi is experiencing a population explosion, which leads to an increase in traffic congestion. Urban residents are suffering inadequate transport facilities, and meanwhile, the considerable financial loss ... -
Effects of Land Use Distribution on the Surface Water Quality in the Upstream Section of Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The river ecosystems play critical roles in ensuring the general human wellbeing and social-economic development. Despite their importance, surface water resources and rivers in particular face threats from several factors ... -
Private Cloud Network Management System
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Network Automation is the game-changer in Network Management in most organizations and across the world. This is bring about change and shift in the way network configuration, design deployment, and monitoring have been ... -
Factors Determining the Success of Synchronous Learning in Kenyan Universities During Covid-19 Period
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Due to infrastructure, expertise, and other issues, a number of Kenyan institutions have been unable to properly implement online learning resulting in a sluggish uptake. They had to transition to online learning relatively ... -
The Role of Forest Cover in Landslide Risk Reduction in Marakwet East Escarpment, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research was conducted in Marakwet East Escarpment, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, which extends across Tirap and Tot divisions in Marakwet East sub-county. The frequency and magnitude of landslides in this area are responsible ... -
Analysis of Indigenous Knowledge in Wildlife Conservation: a Case Study of the Shompole Conservancy in Kajiado County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The role of indigenous peoples' knowledge-practice in wildlife conservation is rarely recognized in studies. In the African setting, indigenous understanding has long been neglected by western conservation expertise. As a ... -
Modelling Determinants of Contraception Use in Women in Rural Households in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In recent times, there has been an exponential growth of the human population currently standing at 7.6 billion. There has been an increase in contraception which entails pregnancy prevention by inhibiting the normal ... -
To Assess the Influence of Policy and Legal Framework on Ict Innovation
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study assessed the how policy and legal framework influence software innovation in Kenya. It concentrated on Government laws, policies, industry related issues as well as copyright infringement and enforcement establishment ... -
Temporal Dynamics of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (J.e. Smith), Stemborer Pests and Associated Natural Enemies in Maize Fields in Semi-arid Zone, Machakos, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Maize is one of the principal food security crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Kenya maize is a staple food crop and source of employment and income for millions of farming communities. Due to poor maize yields, production ... -
Determination of Aflatoxins Strains and Nutritive Levels Associated With Rastrineobola Argentea in Selected Localities in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Rastrineobola argentea (Omena) is the second important fish catches after Nile Perch in Lake Victoria. Although rich in nutrients, huge postharvest losses are mainly reported during rainy seasons when large catches are ... -
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Livestock Predation by Large Carnivores Around Amboseli National Park - Kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Most large mammalian carnivores are in global decline, partly due to their involvement in livestock predation. Research that advances our understanding of predator livestock interaction is crucial to conflict mitigation ... -
A Clustering Approach to Market Segmentation Using Integrated Business Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Market segmentation approaches applied by small businesses in Kenya have mostly been based on very limited customer factors. This includes geographic, demographic, behavioral, and psychographic characteristics of the ... -
Assessing the Contribution of Traffic Congestion to Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions in the Central Business District (Cbd) of Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Traffic congestion significantly contributes to climate change due to the emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) such as Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and Ozone (O3). Rapid urbanization and poor planning coupled ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-cancer Application of Platinum(Ii) Thiosemicarbazone Complexes
(UON, 2021)Coordination compounds have great potential as drug molecules. However, their instability, poor water solubility, and multi-drug resistance limit their use. Unstable coordination compounds may undergo unnecessary ligand ... -
Assessment of Veterinary Drugs and Pesticide Residue Levels in Cow and Camel Milk From Kiambu, Laikipia and Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Exposure to pesticides and veterinary drugs residues in foods of animal origin is a major public health concern due to increase usage of this chemicals. Humans are exposed to these chemicals through ingestion of contaminated ... -
Effective Cyber Incident Response Capability Framework for County Governments in Kenya: a Case of Migori County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The increased adoption of ICT in the Kenyan County Governments has led to increased cyber incidents within the counties. Response coordination and management of cyber incidents nationally and locally is the responsibility ... -
Laboratory Assessment of Vector Competence of Phlebotomus Duboscqi to a Novel Sandfly-associated Phlebovirus
(UON, 2021)Phleboviruses transmitted by sand flies are among emerging public health threats. A novel Phlebovirus named Ntepes virus (NPV) was recently described in Kenya and found to infect humans from a wider geographic area. However, ... -
Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Serratia Marcescens Endosymbionts of Rhabditis Nematodes Against Selected Bacterial and Fungal Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Serratia is a genus of gram-negative non-sporulating gamma proteobacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae. They are the newest addition to the well-known nematode-bacterium association with the two most common endosymbionts ... -
Photovoltaic (Pv) System Performance Forecasting and Modelling Using Real -time Observation and Weather Data
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Photovoltaic (PV) systems are an indispensable source of renewable energy supply for both commercial and domestic use in many developing countries including Kenya. However, it remains difficult to fully integrate solar ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Novel Palladium Complexes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Palladium(II)thiosemicarbazone complexes are known to be good anticancer agents. However, their stability is a challenge during biological application because of faster ligand exchange kinetics. This research focused on ...