Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Modeling Factors Influencing Career-job Mismatch in Kenya: a Case of Ncba Banks in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The rate of unemployment is shocking in Kenya; many youthful individuals who should be working find themselves unemployed even after earning college degrees. Because of their dissatisfaction over the high unemployment rate, ... -
The Cos Method for European Options in the Normal Inverse Gaussian Framework
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of this project is to explore the application of the Fourier-cosine expansion (COS) method within the framework of the Normal Inverse Gaussian (NIG) distribution for pricing European options, the COS-NIG model. ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Climate change is a major concern for agriculture in East Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, with direct implications for smallholder farmers' incomes and food security. Despite the promotion of climate-smart agriculture ... -
Factors Influencing Cloud Computing Technology Adoption by Deposit Taking (Dt) Saccos in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cloud Computing Technology (CCT) is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources like networks, servers, storage, applications, and services ... -
Development of a Land Information Management System for Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)National governments have continued to implement digital Land Information Management Systems (LIMS) to achieve accurate and up-to-date land information for efficient land-based services delivery; enhance good governance, ... -
Multi-tenancy Environment Provisioning on a Non-virtualized Cloud (Bare Metal) Platform
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Cloud computing consists of compute and security and network resources provided and maintained by Cloud Service Providers (CSP) that enable cloud users to access and process workloads in a remotely located compute resources. ... -
Assessing the Impact of ICT Operational Efficiency on Warehousing Demand in Kenya a Case of Tilisi Logistics Park
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Warehouse Information Technology is concerned with the handling and commissioning of products. It is part of intra-logistics and is closely related to materials handling and packaging technology. Warehouse Information ... -
Investigating the Pricing on Individual Health Insurance Schemes Based on National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Using Credibility Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study used credibility theory to investigate the pricing of individual health insurance schemes based on the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The specific objectives were to analyze NHIF data using credibility ... -
Label-free Raman Spectrometric Detection and Differentiation Between Bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This work reports on the application of Raman spectroscopy in distinguishing rapidly between Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterial strains. The method was also explored in segregating between drug-responsive ... -
Enterprise Risk Management In Black Scholes Option Pricing Model Using Risk Hedging Techniques
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Risk is the uncertainty associated with future outcome or event. Option traders face a risk of incurring losses as a result of unfavorable changes of parameters in the option pricing model. Options are financial derivatives ... -
Assessment of Radiological Patient Exposure for Computed Tomography Scanning Examinations - a Case Study at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi Hospital is recognised in the region as an advanced diagnostic, treatment, and referral centre in medical expertise and services. The hospital has a Brilliance 64-slice CT scanner with an estimated diagnostic ... -
Waste Management Practices, Behaviour and Perceived Stakeholders’ Environmental Impacts During Football Kenya Federation Premier League Games
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sports fulfils important functions in promotion of good health and peace. However, sports activities can also have detrimental effects to the environment particularly through generation of solid waste. Despite Kenya having ... -
Linkage Between the Frequency of Tropical Cyclones in the Southwestern Indian Ocean to the Rainfall in Kenya During the March to May Season
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The economic activities in Kenya are heavily reliant on rainfall, particularly during the primary rainy season which occurs from March to May. This study investigates the relationship between the extended rainy season ... -
Self-exciting Threshold Autoregressive Modelling of the NSE20 Share Index Using the Bayesian Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study is on Self-Exciting Threshold Auto regressive (SETAR)modeling of the NSE 20 Share Index using the Bayesian approach.The objectives of the study are toana- lyze the properties o the NSE 20 Share Index data,to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
