Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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An Evaluation of Access to Technical Training in Tvets Using Technology in Marginalized Kenya. A Focus of West Pokot and Trans – Nzoia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study is particularly concerned with how technology can be used to enhance educational access among TVETs in Kenya’s marginalized areas. A comparison of available ICT educational resources has been evaluated. The study ... -
Modelling the Determinants of Underemployment Among Youths in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Unemployment is mainly used as the indicator for labour underutilization. Underemployment is higher than the unemployment rate in 65% of the African countries (ILO, n.d.). Kenya’s unemployment rate is 7:4%, underemployment ... -
Analysis of critical factors that will influence sustainability of Teleworking post Covid-19 in Kenya: a case study of tier-I Commercial Banks.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The insurgence of Covid-19 pandemic not only brought unprecedented implications in the health and social circles of our society, but also led to great economic turbulence globally. This is because the pandemic which started ... -
Aerosol Remote Sensing and Modelling: Estimation of Vehicular Emission Impact on Air Pollution in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In cities experiencing rapid urbanisation and motorisation like Nairobi, deterioration of air quality is bound to occur due to vehicular emissions. Exposure to ambient aerosols is a leading risk factor which is attributed ... -
Digitalization of Multi-stakeholder Structures Along Sorghum Value Chain in Siaya County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Detailed knowledge of specific agricultural value chain stakeholders is a key element for quality and profitable food production (Makini et al. 2013). While there are attempts to organize agricultural stakeholders in ... -
Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Sorghum Yield in Lesotho
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Climate variability characterized with hazardous extreme weather events is a major threat to rain-fed agriculture production in Lesotho resulting into increased food insecurity and poverty in the country. Therefore, this ... -
An mhealth intervention for sexual reproductive health information and services by young people in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Accessibility to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services among young people has been poor over the years. Lack of quality SRH information, services, and tools among young people has resulted in adverse ... -
Factors Affecting Information Security in Teleworking. Case Study: Kenya National Police Dt Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Businesses are increasingly adopting teleworking to embrace the changes in the operation macro environment, the COVID 19 pandemic is driving most businesses to adopt teleworking to curb its spread, and teleworking is ... -
Cyber Security Readiness for Mobile Banking Among Dt Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The mobile Banking technology among the DT SACCOs has rapidly grown resulting from the digital transformation among the financial sectors. The technology is based on electronic banking where mobile can be transacted through ... -
Study of New Curvature Tensors on Para Kenmotsu Manifold and Other Related Manifolds.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of this paper is to study a Para Kenmotsu manifold admitting theW7-curvature tensor. We will investigate the geometry of a Para Kenmotsu manifold when it isW7- at, W7-semisymmetric,W7-symmetric andW7-recurrent. ... -
Effect of Residential Real Estate Portfolio Diversification on Management of Risks by Real Estate Developers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In real estate, risk is the possibility that an investor will lose some or all of the initial investment. Recent trends in real estate development processes have exposed real estate developers to further and greater risks. ... -
Numerical Solutions for Partial Differential Equations of Conservation Laws
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of this project, is to come up with a su cient background so thatwe can approach the current literature of research possessing the necessary tools and detailed understanding. We will concern ourselves with ... -
Assessment of Small-scale Farmers Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change in Nyatike Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Agriculture is the most dominant source of livelihood for rural households in developing countries. However, agricultural production is climate sensitive especially in areas that rely on rain-fed agriculture, including in ... -
Assessment of advanced digital skills gap in Kenya using the design reality gap research framework
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The new technological landscape brings new opportunities and challenges that require skills to manage and operate. Digital skill is a prerequisite for benefiting from technology, and advanced digital skills are crucial ... -
Foundations to the Theory of Schemes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Grothendieck’s magnificent theory of schemes pervades the spectrum of modern algebraic geometry and underpins its wide applications in the field of Number theory,Medicine, Physics , Applied Mathematics,image encryption ... -
A Study of Effects of Ionospheric Scintillation Intensity Using Gps Data at Low Latitudes
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Low latitude areas are highly exposed to the effects of ionospheric scintillations caused by the activities in the sun’s corona. Ionospheric scintillation occurs when there are rapid deviations in the signal amplitude ... -
Barriers to Adoption of Open-source Erps in Parastatals in Kenya; Case of Energy Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems are not being fully utilized by Kenyan parastatals in the energy sector and other industries. While the expenses of implementing an ERP system have always been a concern for many ... -
Using in-memory Computing to Provide Real-time and Actionable Sales Insights
(2021)The adoption of enterprise resource planning systems in both the public and private sectors aims at having business transactions effectively captured, processed and stored. However, for most businesses, running real-time ... -
Ground-glass opacities identification using neural networks for monitoring Covid-19 progression
(University of Nairobi, 2021)COVID-19 is a worldwide pandemic since the beginning of 2020. It records a high death rate across many countries in the world. Efforts have been put in place to control the spread and the associated deaths. Vaccination, ... -
Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Technological Cyberloafing Control on Employee Performance: a Case of Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Over the years, organizational operations have become highly computerized with almost all processes incorporating aspects of computing in their undertaking. Apart from installing computing infrastructures to facilitate ...