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The determination of levels of mercury, cadmium and lead in water samples from Naivasha area, Kenya
(1995)
The analysis of mercury, cadmium and lead in water samples from different environments (Lake Naivasha, River Malewa boreholes and Olkaria geothermal wells) in Naivasha region and their possible origins are reported. The ...
Analysis of soil for trace elements along two highways of Kenya
(1998)
For a long time, the toxicity of metals was
considered as an occupational hazard.
Industrialization, urbanization, increased
vehicular traffic and use of fertilizers and
pesticides in agriculture have resulted in
increased ...
Assessment of quality of trace element measurements by EDXRF technique: a statistical approach
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Natural gamma radiation levels, indoor and water 222 RN Concentrations in soil division of Kerio valley, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Human beings are constantly exposed to natural radioactivity. This radiation is mainly from natural gamma rays and radon and its decay products. The gamma rays are as a result of the decay of primordial nuclides and their ...
Assessment of Ozone, Nitrogen Oxides, Air Particulate Matter in the Ambient Air of Nairobi city
(2006)
World wide, more than 1.1 billion people live in urban centres that are highly polluted by industrial and other human activities. Among the most common and most virulent air pollutants are sulphur dioxide,suspended particulate ...
A simple diffusion model for calculating concentrations from line sources in Nairobi
(1994)
A simple physically realistic model is used for estimating carbon monoxide(CO) from highway in Nairobi using motor vehicle data for 1989. The year 1989 was chosen because it was the most recent year with motor vehicle count ...
Monitoring of suspended particulate matter (SPM), heavy metals and other parameters in some workplaces
(2000)
This report presents results of measurements of sound levels, chemical analysis of air particulate matter and soil samples from two factories in Nairobi. A preliminary assessment of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in a ...
Nitrogen oxides, ozone and heavy metals analysis of suspended particulate matter (spm) of air in Nairobi, Kenya
(2001)
Motor vehicle emissions are a major source of air pollution in most urban centers. In Kenya, Nairobi city has the highest traffic density and is therefore a particular cause for concern due to the poor maintenance standards ...