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Frailty Models Applications In Pension Schemes
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Heterogeneity in a population of assured lives in respect of mortality can be explained by
differences among the individuals; some of these are observable, while others, for
instance an individual's attitude towards ...
From The Classical Beta Distribution To Generalized Beta Distributions
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This Master's project considers on one hand, the construction of the two parameter classical beta
distribution on the domain (0, I) and its generalization and on the other hand, the construction of
the extended two ...
A Mathematical Model For The Control Of Malaria With Temporary Immunity
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted between humans through mosquito bites that kill about two million people a year. Many infectious diseases including malaria are preventable, yet they remain ...
General relativity and Its applications
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Several Philosophers, Mathematicians and Physicists have in recent years tried to interpret general relativity. General relativity or the general theory of relativity is the geometric theory ...
Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Facies of the Barrier Volcanic Complex Geothermal Fluids in Developing a Conceptual Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The Barrier Volcanic Complex (BVC) geothermal prospect is situated on the floor of the northern sector of the Kenya rift, immediately south of Lake Turkana. It is composed of four distinct polygenetic volcanic edifices; ...
Biodiesel Production From Candlenut And Calodendrum Capense Seeds: Process Design And Technological Assessment
(2013)
This project was based on biodiesel production from candlenut and calodendrum capense seeds using
conventional and biotechnological technique and determination of the oil yields and biodiesel quality.
The driving force ...
Effect Of Weather On Clove Production In Pemba Island, Tanzania.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study assesses the effect of weather parameters on clove production in Pemba Island, Tanzania. The meteorological data in this study were obtained from Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) and the clove yield data ...
Comparative Study of REST and SOAP: Case of Registrar of Political Parties’ Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
This project focuses on the comparative studies of Representational state Transfers (REST) and Simple Object Access protocol (SOAP), it demonstrates on how REST can perform better compared to SOAP in terms of consolidating ...
Temporal and spatial distribution of Greenhouse gases in Central Kenya
(2013-08)
The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases brought about by human activities has been thrown into sharp focus by the adverse effects of climate change on the environment. As part of the important steps to achieving ...
Assessing The Relationship Between Weather Parameters On Cotton Yield Production:a Case Study Of Ukiriguru In Mwanza Region Tanzania
(2013)
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between weather parameters on cotton
yield. Weather is one of the important factors that affect crop growth and yields. Agricultural
activities in Tanzania are ...