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Validation of satellite derived rainfal estimates over Kenya
(2010-06)
The aim of the study was to strengthen the monitoring of rainfall over Kenya
by determining the validity of satellite derived rainfall estimates for use in
Kenya. The study analyzed eleven years of monthly rainfall ...
A framework for adoption of wireless sensor networks in weather forecasting in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Wireless Sensor Networks has been prospected as powerful solutions for many applications,
such as surveillance, tracking, locating, weather forecasting etc. Weather forecasting is to
predict the state of the atmosphere ...
An information security governance framework for the public Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
One of the main assets of any institution, be it a private company or a government institution, is
information. This being the case, it is imperative for every institution to institute appropriate measures to
ensure ...
A framework for sustainable e-waste management in Kenya: the case of ICT
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This study focuses on the Responsibilities of various stakeholders in e-waste management in
Kenya, how the various stakeholders dispose of e-waste and challenges they face. It further
explores how other countries namely ...
The effects of habitat change on the avifauna of Mount Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Forests are important ecosystems because of their immense contribution to national
economy and the livelihoods of local communities. They are also important for biodiversity
conservation and are indeed critical habitats ...
Distribution and diversity of pythium spp. in indigenous forests and adjacent farm lands in Taita and Embu districts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Pythium is a water mould fungus which survive as a parasite, saprophyte or both. Pythium
spp. play important ecological services like recycling of both Carbon and mineral
nutrients for continued plant growth. Members of ...
Characterization of s. damnosuum s .1. From six River-systems in kenya using ecological Parameters and cellulose Acetate electrophoresis
(University of Nairobi, 1984)
From December 1981 up to April 1983 ecological and biochemical
studies were carried out on the Simulium damno Sum complex sibling
spec~es in nine river-systems of Kenya, of which only six were
found suitable for ~. damno ...
The ecological and social aspects of livestock predation by large carnivores in pastoral ranches adjacent to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Allover the world, human-wildlife conflict is an ever increasing problem for many
species of wildlife and especially true for large carnivores. They are often killed
when threatening humans and their domesticated animals, ...
A multiagent system based safe fire emergency evacuation guide: (a simulation for a modern office building in Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Evacuation of people in the event of hazard is one of basic problems of human society. In
emergency scenarios there is limited time to act and or react; this results to extensive life loss
because the time needed for ...
A framework for implementing Internet Quality of Service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The Internet is built on the datagram model, where each individual packet is
forwarded independently to its destination. This model has the strength of
simplicity and the ability to adapt automatically to changes in ...