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Monsoon system over southwest Indian Ocean during northern summer of 1979
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 1982)This study is for part of the First Garp Global Experiment (FGGE) period. The onset of 1979 summer monsoon over Southwest India is studied in relation to pressure surges in Southwest Indian Oceano Furtnerl fluctuations ... -
Morpho-agronomic, Genetic Diversity and Pythium Root Rot Resistance of South Western Kenya Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Landraces
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most important legume crops used as a source of protein, vitamins, and other beneficial nutrients among resource-poor populations in Kenya. Common bean landraces derived ... -
Morphodynamics and sedimentology of the Malindi-fundisa coastal area associated with the heavy mineral deposition
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1989)The short-term morphodynamic states of the Malindi-Fundisa coasts varying in morphological, tidal, grain size and mineralogical characteristics have been examined as a basis for describing the different environments of ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization of maize inbred lines in kenya using simple Sequence repeats
(Faculty of Science, university of Nairobi, 2009)Maize (Zea mays L.) is the mam staple food in Kenya with ninety percent of the population depending on it for food and income. Despite its importance, farmers in Kenya harvest less than 2.0 ton/ha compared to world average ... -
Morphology And Histology Of The Female Sex Pheromone Gland In The Armyworm Moth, Spodoptera Exempta (walker)
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1984)The work forming this thesis is a description of the structure of the sex pheromone gland in females of the African armyworm moth, Spodoptera exempta (walker). A general introductory account about the classification of ... -
The morphology and morphometry of the pecten oculi in Diurnal and Nocturnal birds: a comparative study
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Morphology, Biology And Semiochemical Mediated Behaviour Of The Coreid Bug Pseudotheraptus Way] Brown 1955, A Major Pest Of Cashew In East Africa
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013-04)The coreid bug, Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown 1955 (Heteroptera: Coreidae), is a major pest of cashew in East Africa. Effective environmentally sound management strategies for this pest are still lacking. This study aimed ... -
A morphometric, meristic and molecular biology approach towards a systematic study of the oreochromis spilurus (gunther 1894) (Pisces: Cichlidae) complex
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Morphometry and connective tissue composition of the sigmoid colon in adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Background The sigmoid colon in Africans is commonly affected by volvulus formation. Anatomical characteristics of this part of the colon are thought to provide some of the contributory explanation for this predisposition. ... -
Mortality changes and life expectancy among ordinary assured lives in Kenya over the triennium 2000-2002
(School of Mathematics, University of Nairobi, 2005)The mortality table for a given population is an important tool not only in terms of general actuarial and demographic studies, but also for public policy planning and private costing of certain services. It is widely ... -
Mortality risk modelling using the feller process.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-08)In the present century, modelling of mortality risk has become a prerequisite consideration in the insurance industry, especially in product pricing and claims reserving. Actuaries and statisticians have developed various ... -
Mosquito behavioural resistance mechanisms to insecticide treated nets (ITNs) in Western Kenya
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Mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) and associated entomofauna breeding in tree holes and artificial containers in three adjacent forests in Western Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1996)Tree hole breeding mosquitoes and other associating arthropods were collected from three adjacent forests in western Kenya to determine distribution and habitat preferences. Immature stages were collected from natural ... -
Motor vehicle claims challenges in Kenya and development of a Claims Bot application prototype
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A customer's uncomfortable and emotionally taxing surroundings can now be modified through the use of a smartphone. We were able to identify challenges with motor vehicle claims in Kenya and design a mobile app prototype ... -
Motorcycle public transport services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted in Kitale Municipality to determine the level of compliance with road safety regulations among public motorcycle transport operators. The research study had three objectives. The first objective ... -
Multi agent based extension support system for horticulture
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and InformaticsSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Most of the medium- and small-scale horticultural farmers rely on public extension service providers while large-scale farmers depend on private extension services. However, the current number of extension service providers ... -
Multi Agent Based Framework for Monitoring Servers, Server Room Environment and Devices.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Server and server room administration has always been a daunting task for many administrators and mangers. The server room mainly house many servers and computers which need close monitoring in terms of space and uptime. ... -
Multi Agent Based Traffic Controls
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The traffic jams are common in the modern world and are mostly attributed to increase in population and the continual expansion of the urban centers. Traffic jams cost the economy a lot of money in wasted time in traffic ... -
Multi Agent Monitoring And Support System For Tuberculosis Treatment
(University of NairobiSchool Of Computing And Informatics, 2013)The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) has economic and social effect not only to the patient and patient’s family but also to the country at large .Tuberculosis is an important and growing problem in many developing countries. ... -
Multi Agent system for information server integrity maintainance
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Decision making about the health workforce in Kenya is very crucial as far as efficient delivery of health services is concerned. Today, more than 60% of the health workforce is located in Nairobi, leaving the rest of the ...