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Development of a Low Power Solar Charge Controller for Use in Off-grid Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Most handheld devices used for field measurements are run on batteries which are charged from the grid. However, batteries have limited run-time and therefore have to be charged periodically in order to extend their ...
Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies Energy Resources and Conflict Management: a Case Study of the Eastern Africa Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This thesis argues that mismanagement of extraction of energy resources (oil and gas) is a source of conflict in African states. The issue that this thesis seeks to address is how the East Africa region can effectively ...
An evaluation of adoption criteria of alternative building materials by building professionals (case study of Nairobi city)
(University of Nairobi, 2017-02)
Volunteered geographic information: application to community based policing
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)
Effectiveness of the Implementation of Sub-Catchment Management Plan using the WDC Process
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Water resources are of paramount importance in deriving the development of each and every country and support all the sectors of the economy. Various forums have emphasized the need to conserve and protect the water resources ...
Assessment of heavy metals in soils in Block C, Mui basin Kenya: precoal mining
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Estimating Tidal Energy Resource Potential for Power Production Along Kenyan Coast-line
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Kenyan fast economic progress evident by a population ranked at third highest growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa as per World Bank 2015 should invest in infrastructure. The industrialization (oil and gas discoveries), ...
Effect of transition elements on micro-structure and mechanical properties of secondary Al-7si-mg cast aluminium alloy.
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)
A majority of aluminium scrap have differences in chemical composition. Consequently, this
makes the quality of recycled cast aluminium alloys to be questionable due to difficulty in
chemistry control. This subsquently ...
The Impact Land Sub-division and Fragmentaion on Rural Development: a Case Study of Vihiga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Vihiga is one of the most densely populated counties in Kenya with a current population density of 1,045 persons per square km. The high population has exerted enormous pressure on available land resource resulting in land ...