Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Evaluation Of The Implemetation Of Cashless Fare System In Kenya’S Public Transport System
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)As the technology grows, there is a shift by governments in the developing countries towards integration of ICT in service delivery. Public ICT implementation in developing countries is sometimes faced with challenges ... -
Iinvestigation Of Filter Aid Waste For Use As A Fertilizer
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)v ABSTRACT One of the main brewers in Kenya is East African Breweries Limited (EABL) and it produces a lot of high organic load wastes. Most of these wastes have alternative uses except the diatomaceous earth filtration ... -
Static analysis of android libraries: data leakage
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The possibility of android applications to spy on the users is real either intended or unintended. Considering that Java programs are based on large java libraries like Android SDK which must be understood to correctly ... -
Police e-readiness assessment: a case study of five Kenyan police stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Information technology has become an increasingly important factor in carrying out police operations way from information capturing, prediction of crimes, taking finger prints, surveillance, investigations, decision ... -
Automated detection and recovery of stolen electronic gadgets using radio frequency identification in Kenyan universities
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology is an important type of wireless sensor network that can be used for automatic detection of stolen electronic gadgets. Advancements in technology in the production of ... -
Synthesis and characterization of iron nanoparticles using banana peels extracts and their application in aptasensor
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Bio-inspired Iron nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by reduction of ferric chloride solution using aqueous solution of banana peel extract (BPE). The method was non-lethal, simple, eco-accommodating and relatively ... -
Assessment of the Effect of E learning on Students’ Learning Process in University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Problem E-Learning is the use of ICTs in the delivery of content in the education sector. Higher education systems around the world are being forced to introduce and use this innovative technology in teaching and learning. ... -
Service Oriented Architecture Model For Integration Of E-Government Systems In Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)During the last decade, organisations in Kenya have worked to automate processes and digitize information and services using various systems. These systems have however become diverse due to the various vendors and their ... -
Assessment of the influence of climate variability and change on small holder tea productivity in Nandi East sub county of Nandi county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Climatic conditions determine both Tea productivity and its quality. Therefore climate change and variability has strong bearing on sustainable production of tea. The overall objective of this study was to assess the ... -
Fish Protein Hydrolysate From Dagaa (Rastrineobola Argentea) as Nutritional Component in Microbial Culture Media
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Dagaa is a small pelagic fish found in Lake Victoria. It is mainly used as a nutrient source in the animal feed industry as well as for human consumption among the poor and the middle class. Fish protein hydrolysate as a ... -
An Analysis Of The Usage Of A Digital Repository In An Academic Institution
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The problem The ever evolving Internet platform and technological advancements in the area of information management offers innovative ways to information managers to use in the acquisition, storage, management and ... -
A mobile order management system for small businesses
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The development and adoption rate of mobile technologies is rapidly increasing on a global scale. Mobile based e-business solutions are also emerging as applications that small businesses could adopt to boost their business ... -
Stochastic modelling for the pension funds companies; a case old mutual personal pension plan
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed to determine stochastic modelling for the pension funds companies; a case of Old Mutual Personal Pension Plan. The study was guided by the following objectives; to identify economic factors affecting ... -
A time series forecasting approach to prediction of refugee population in kenya
(2016)Kenya has for many years been referred to as the Oasis of Peace in the Sea of Instability, this is due to the country’s geographical and political position as a safe haven for refugees fleeing from war and civil unrest ... -
Molecular identification and characterization of spiroplasma in anopheles arabiensis from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are a devastating global health problem. Mosquitoes are amongst the most important vectors of human VBDs. Several measures have been put in place to manage and eliminate these vectors, however ... -
Mobile – Based Multi-Factor Authentication Scheme for Mobile Banking
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Authentication for all mobile initiated financial transaction is a mandatory requirement. USSD applications authenticate using PIN and Phone number while native applications can have further authentication inbuilt or ... -
Effect Of Change In Farming Systems On Soil Resource Management In Subukia Sub-County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Kenya Vision 2030 is a vehicle for accelerating transformation of Kenya into a rapidly industrializing middle income nation by the year 2030. It therefore recognizes the role of agriculture in ensuring that food ... -
A Diagnostic Pattern Discovery And Prediction Model Using A Hybrid Of C4.5 And Association Rule Algorithm In A Standardized Electronic Medical Records Implementation
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Data mining technologies have been used extensively in the commercial retail sectors to extract data from their “big data” warehouses. In healthcare, data mining has been used as well in various aspects which we explored. ... -
Adoption of Business Intelligence Solutions: a Case of Kenyan Insurance Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The insurance sector in Kenya is riddled by many challenges among them low penetration levels, low persistency ratios and poor claims payment history. These problems have been persistent for a long time and they are mainly ... -
Factors Influencing Policy Researchersbehavioral Intention to Use Open Data Technologies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)With the growing open government movement, governments have put effort to open their data, and provide it through open data technology. One important determinant of the success of open data initiatives is the extent to ...