Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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The Potential Of Agroforestry As An Adaptation Strategy To Mitigate The Impacts Of Climate Change: A Case Study Of Kiine Community- Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya, just like other countries in the world, continues to feel the impacts of climate change. These impacts are huge more so in Africa, as the backbone of its economy is heavily reliant on agriculture. As we know, most ... -
A Framework Towards Digital Inclusion. A Case Study Of Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)The Internet as a global phenomenon has transformed the way people conduct business, interact, and learn on an international scale. Though more than half of the world’s inhabitants have access to ICT, the distribution of ... -
Assessment of New Persistent Organic Pollutants-pesticides in Air and Soil Samples From Sites in Nairobi and Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are compounds of great concern because of the adverse effects they have on humans, wildlife and the environment. They are toxic and have a tendency to accumulate in the food chains. ... -
Multi-state Transition Models With Censoring in Vertical Transmission of Hiv
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In this study we have developed multistate models with censoring for vertical transmis- sion of HIV, also refered to as mother to child transmission of HIV. We then use the multistate models developed to derive the forward ... -
Modelling Climate Variability and Climate Change and Their Associated Effects on Highland Cooking Banana Production in Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Climate extremes associated with climate variability and change are on the rise both in time and space. These extremes have far reaching impacts on socio-economic sectors particularly for countries like Uganda that rely ... -
Effect Of Innovations Management On Growth Of Micro finance Banks In Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Today, it has become increasingly unfavorable for companies to tie themselves to the traditionally used methods of production. Due to the highly dynamic and competitive environment, companies have been compelled to be ... -
Modeling The Performance Of Science Subjects For Secondary Schools In Kenya Using Partial Least Squares Regression
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Students’ performance in sciences is closely associated with the scientific and technological innovations worldwide. The Government of Kenya recognizes the important role science must play in achieving “Vision 2030” and ... -
Bio-Shields: Wave Energy Reduction And Sediment Stabilization By Mangroves In Gazi Bay, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Mangrove forests provide natural coastal protection by attenuating wave energy and stabilizing sediments. Efficiency of coastal protection is likely to decline with increased losses and degradation of mangrove forests; but ... -
A Study Of Consumer Behavior Towards Online Shopping In Kenya: Case Of Nairobi County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)iii ABSTRACT According to a recent UNCTAD report by Fredriksson(2015) that there is a huge potential for growth of e-commerce economies in Kenya but growth rate has been slow from 2012 to 2015 at the report states that ... -
Growth Strategies Adopted by North Kinangop Catholic Hospital, Kenya
(Growth Strategies Adopted by North Kinangop Catholic Hospital, Kenya, 2016)Growth is necessary for organizations to survive and achieve their goals and objectives. However, in order for the growth to be realized, appropriate strategies are supposed to be crafted by the top management of the ... -
Development of an Industrial Ecology Model for the Athi River Special Economic Zone: Policy Implications for Green Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya Vision 2030 currently guides the country’s development agenda. It recognizes industrialization as one of the key pillars of economic growth and wealth creation. As a result, there has been a marked increase in the ... -
valuating The Impact Of Economic Empowerment And Psychosocial's Intimate Partner Violence In Nairobi's Informal Settlements: Control-Case Study Of Kariobangi-Korogochio
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study seeks to assess the impact of financial inclusion and psycho social support on intimate partner violence (IPV). It aims to measure the effect of economic empower- ment and psycho-social support on IPV amongst ... -
Financial Development, Economic Growth And Poverty In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)It is evident that the financial sector in Kenya has grown rapidly in the last decade. However, the economy has had a low fluctuating growth and poverty levels have remained rampantly high. The effect of financial development ... -
Option valuation using fast fourier transform in the carbon emissions market
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement which commits Annex 1 parties by setting international binding carbon emission reduction targets. Carbon emission trading involves the buying and selling of carbon allowances ... -
Influence of Technology Adoption Factors on E-participation in Kenya Mdas
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya through various articles demands that citizen participation is taken into account at all levels of government in coming up with decisions that affect their livelihoods. Further, there is a global ... -
Effect Of Interest Rates Changes On Financial Performance Of Insurance Firms; A Survey Of Life Insurance Policy In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Interest rates are one of the economy single strongest influences and have a profound effect on everything from individual investment decisions to job creation, monetary policy and corporate profits. Economic environments ... -
Proper Inventorization of E-waste in Companies as an E-waste Management Strategy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)E-waste is considered to be growing faster than any other waste stream in the globe. While many countries have invested in recycling of e-waste, most of it ends up in dumpsites. For this reason, it is important for a ... -
Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Styles On Students’ Discipline In Public Secondary Schools In Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principals’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the ... -
Detection of Salmonella Species in Kenya Using 16s Rrna Pcr Coupled to High Resolution Melting Point Assay (Hrma).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Salmonella species have been identified worldwide as a common cause of bacteremia among the immunocompromised individuals and infants where in severe cases it has proved fatal. Although various tests including culture and ... -
Influence Of Public Private Partnership Model On Completion Of Water Projects In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Completion of the project is considered as a source of concern to both public and private sector clients. Project implementation varies among various options. In all the implementation options, various factors will play ...