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First Principles Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Tetra Potassium Diarsenido Zincate (K4znas2) Pnictide Ternary Semiconductor
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The scientific search for materials with good light energy absorption and desirable optical and electrical properties for applications in the areas of optoelectronics like photovoltaic is on the rise globally. Since the ...
Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties of Sagana Tanneries Effluent and Its Effect on River Sagana Water Quality - Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The tanning industry uses many complex chemicals and has a high demand for water, this makes it a pollution intensive sector that requires strict regulation and monitoring. Sagana Tanneries Limited discharges treated ...
Integrating GIS for Climate-resilient Assessment of Optimal Locations for PV Solar Power Plants in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The aim of this study was to assess suitable locations for photovoltaic solar power plants using GIS in Kajiado County, with a special emphasis on climate resilience. The main objective of this study is to employ GIS for ...
Impact of Climate Change and Land Use/land Cover Dynamics on Small-scale Farming System in Gedaref State, Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2024)
Rainfed agriculture is generally the principal activity for the economy of Sudan. However, this sector is severely affected by climate change due to shifting in rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather ...
Evaluation of the Skill of Seasonal Rainfall and Temperature Forecasts From Global Prediction Models Over Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The skill of seasonal climate predictions from global forecasting models varies considerably across
different regions and seasons. Evaluating the skill of these models in forecasting temperature and
rainfall for various ...
Identification and Characterization of Fungal Pathogens Associated With Cassava Brown Leaf Spot Disease in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important food security crop due to its adaptability to
marginal areas. However, brown leaf spot (BLS) is one of the fungal diseases considered to be a
major threat in cassava ...
Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Rainfall and Temperature Over Sudd Wetland in South Sudan in a Changing Climate
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Sudd wetland is the world’s largest floodplain area and is essential for livelihoods, economic income, and water resources for communities living in the surrounding area. The communities in this area have been using ...