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Diversity and functional analysis of rumen and fecal microbial communities associated with dietary changes in crossbreed dairy cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of varying roughage and concentrate proportions, in diet of crossbreed dairy cattle, on the composition and associated functional genes of rumen and fecal microbiota. ... -
Spatio-temporal epidemiology of livestock diseases in the variable semi-arid rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Diseases affecting livestock can have significant impacts on the animal, humans and the economy. Participatory epidemiology and spatial analysis were conducted to assess livestock disease problems in Samburu County, northern ... -
Iron and Manganese Alginate for Rechargeable Battery Electrodes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)We present a sustainable, inherently safe battery chemistry that is based on widely available and cheap materials, that is, iron and manganese hosted in alginate bio-material known from the food and medical industry. The ... -
Improvement of Existing Intrusion Detection Systems Through Neural Networks
(university of nairobi, 2022)Recently, there is an increased rate of improved and unknown intrusions in the Intrusion detection system (IDS) field. In this study, artificial neural networks (ANN) model is proposed and integrated to develop the IDS ... -
Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)Food networks present varying food safety concerns because of the complexity of interactions, production, and handling practices. We investigated total bacteria counts (TBCs) and total coliform counts (TCCs) in various ... -
A Webgis Based Vehicle Parking Management System: Case Study of Upper Hill, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In an effort to address challenges that face urban transportation, technological innovations that put cities towards sustainable smart cities are imperative. Nairobi County faces enormous challenges in offering efficient ... -
Consumer perceptions of food safety in animal source foods choice and consumption in Nairobi's informal settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Animal-source foods (ASFs) are high-quality nutrient-dense products key to reducing stunting and micronutrient deficiencies. However, their consumption among the poorest households in urban informal settlements ... -
An Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Natural Foods and Medicinal Plants of the Ilkisonko Maasai Community, Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Background The Ilkisonko Maasai are a pastoralist community in Kajiado County, Kenya that uses indigenous plants for ethnomedicinal interventions. Methodology An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Loitokitok sub-county ... -
Numerical Solutions of Fredholm Integral Equations of the Second Kind Research Report in Mathematics, Number 30, 2020
(university of Nairobi, 2020)This thesis mainly focuses on the Mathematical and Numerical aspects of the Fredholm integral equations of the Second Kind. Due to its wide range of physical applications, we are going to deal with three types of equations ... -
Factors Affecting Time and Cost Performance of Construction Projects in Rwanda. A Case Study of High-rise Building Projects in Kigali.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Highrise building projects are naturally complex due to the involvement of numerous parties from the project owner, professionals, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, suppliers and regulators. Most multistorey projects ... -
Institutional factors influencing performance of maternal health projects in Kenya a case of Linda mama project in Isiolo county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The purpose of this study was to determine factors influencing the Performance of Linda Mama Project in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following objectives; to evaluate the extent to which staffing, ... -
Influence of prepayment metering on consumer behavior among households of Huruma estate in Uasin gishu County
(UoN, 2020)In developing countries, energy providers companies are unable to keep track of the changing demand for domestic consumers as some consumers face problems of being invoiced for bills that have already been paid. Additionally, ... -
Comparison Of Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, Rapid Immunochromatographic Diagnostic Test And Fluorescent Antibody Test For Detecting Rabies Viruses Circulating In Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In Mali, a rabies reporting procedure is in place but is efficient only in the capital city where the Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL), which is mandated to diagnose rabies, is located. This has led to an underestimation ... -
Relationship Between the Level of Non-performing Loans and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the main source of income for commercial banks is interest charged when they issue loans, the main risk which the commercial banks encounter is increase in the level of NPLs. The bank’s profitability is highly impacted ... -
Optimization of the Performance of a Hybrid Solardesiccant Dryer
(University of Nairobi, 2019)A hybrid solar desiccant dryer (HSDD) was designed, developed and optimized with the aim of preconditioning the air for maize grain drying. The effect of four solar collector configurations in optimizing dryer performance ... -
The Effect Of Human Resource Management Practices On Masonry Labour Productivity In The Kenyan Construction Industry
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on masonry labour productivity in the construction industry in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by four specific ... -
Mainstreaming “Adaptive Standards For Multi-Purpose Interior Design” In Low-Cost Housing Projects. A Case Study Of The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kibera Soweto East Housing Project was developed under the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP) whose main objective was to improve the housing conditions of the residents of Kibera through the construction of 822 ... -
An Evaluation Of Interior Styles In The Serviced Apartment Sector In Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Serviced apartments play a major economic role in various economic zones worldwide. In Africa, they can promote economic growth if their potential is fully utilized, since their conceptualization is relatively young in the ... -
Developing A Web Map For Civil Engineering Applications: A Case Study Of Laikipa County
(UoN, 2019)Information Communication Technology is one of the greatest technological revolutions of our age and a key driver of economic prosperity among nations. Today information is regarded as a resource and therefore a factor of ... -
Assessment Of Characteristics Of Patients With Pregnancy Related Acute Kidney Injury In Kenyatta National Hospital
(UoN, 2019)Pregnancy related acute kidney injury (PRAKI) remains a grave complication of pregnancy. Studies on patient characteristics are few and demonstrate diverse patient features. Objective: To determine the demographic and ...
