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Properties and performance testing of biodiesel from a mixture of jatropha curcas and croton megalocarpus blends
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The main objective of this project was to study biodiesel production from two local nonedible
plant feedstocks namely Jatropha curcas and Croton megalocarpus. The oil from
the above plant seeds were mechanically extracted ...
Gruop testing using the modified binomial model and optimal hierachical procedures
(2010-07)
In chapter I of this project, we discuss the concept of group testing. We also give a brief
history of the group testing procedures and the objective of this project.
In chapter II, we discuss the Optimal Dorfman Group ...
The diversity of extremophilic bacteria in lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Lake Magadi, a highly saline lake with a pH range of about 11 to13, harbors extremophilic
eubacteria and archaeobacteria that are either halophilic, alkaliphilic, haloalkaliphilic or
thermophilic. Water sampling was done ...
Examination representation using adaptive testing: application in interview process
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This research focused on the applicability of computer adaptive testing in the
selection of candidates from an interview process. A computer adaptive test adapts to
the ability of an individual student and presents ...
Constituency development fund (CDF): enhancing governance and accountability from an audit perspective.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This study seeks to structure the information requirement of CDF to enhance both
Governance and Accountability from an Audit perspective .This would facilitate the
management of the CDF in a transparent, equitable manner ...
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of tephrosa purpurea and eriosema psoraleoides on mating behaviour and isolated tissues
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The air dried and ground E. psoraleoides roots were exhaustively extracted with
dichloromethane/methanol (1: 1) by cold percolation. The extract was partitioned between
water and ethyl acetate.
Chromatographic separation ...
M-commerce value added services and their impact on e-commerce: a socio - cultural case study of Nairobi, Kenya and its environs"
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Since the introduction of mobile phone communication in Kenya in late 1999, the client base
has grown steadily to about 18 million (Safaricom: 15M, Zain: 2.5M, Orange/YU: 600
thousand-September 2009) and it is still on ...
Mobile phones usage in rural Kenya for business a survey study in Machakos district
(2010)
ICT has been cited as a factor for increased business income among the rural poor. As such it is
expected that mobile would increase growth in income levels among the rural poor.
In the course of the past ten years mobile ...
Laplace Transform Solution Of Hydromagnetic Steady Flow Of Viscous Incompressible Fluid Between Two Parallel Infinite Plates
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This project aims at getting the solution of hydro magnetic steady flow of viscous
incompressible fluid between two parallel infinite plates using the Laplace transform method.
The upper plate is moving with constant ...
The use of remote sensing product to monitor meteorological drought in east Africa
(2010)
Most drought studies have been dependent on limited rainfall data that is available in
most parts of Africa. The new developments in space technology, especially satellite derived
products now provide new opportunities ...