Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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A framework for the adoption of mobile banking applications in the Kenyan banking systems
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Adoption of Mobile Banking applications has become fundamental in the banking industry owing to the values that are transacted using these systems. The mobile revolution has transformed the lives of Kenyans, providing not ... -
Factors influencing forest conservation in Bungoma county. A case of mt.Elgon forest, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mt.Elgon Forest land provides an important resource base for rural people‟s livelihoods. Despite above, there is an alarming increase of forest encroachment catapulted by uncontrolled human activities such as logging. ... -
Pricing on individual health insurance
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)“How much” is the main problem at task in the health care insurance. This becomes more complex situation when it comes to the case of projecting on future possible financial scenarios. Due to the rising cost of health ... -
Assessing the potential for solar energy utilization in Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy is very important for the development of any country in this world and Malawi is not exceptional. Malawi depends mainly on the Hydro Electric Power, fossil fuels and biomass on its energy sources for social economic ... -
The effects of cyber-crime on e-commerce; a model for SMEs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Technology has become the norm of various activities within our business. Its ubiquitous state has seen businesses adapting to innovative products and services to its customers, developing customer centric strategies in ... -
Parking Management and Mapping system based on WSN in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many cities have significant problems when it comes to traffic management. One of those problems is congestion in the streets and the roads leading to the city. This congestion can get so severe as to cause a complete ... -
The association of tropical sea surface temperatures and wind features with ‘KIREMT' Seasonal rainfall over Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Ethiopia, which is found in the Greater Horn of Africa, enjoys different climatic conditions ranging from temperate to desert. Ethiopia is agrarian country where agriculture employs 84% of the working force and 48% of the ... -
Impact of inflation volatility and economic growth on foreign direct investment in Kenya
(2014)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a very significant role in financial growth and development in Kenya. Economic growth and inflation are some of the factors assumed to have an influence on FDI in Kenya. The project ... -
Remote Sensing And Gis Usage In Mapping Vulnerable Landslide Areas In Murang’A County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This project presents the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing in landslide susceptibility mapping as one of the means for disaster management. A part of the Central Kenya region i.e. ... -
Comparative autecology of selected tree species using leaf and wood traits within nine forest fragments of the taita hills
(2015)This study was aimed at associating the autecology of selected tree species in nine indigenous fragments of the Taita Hills forests, using their leaf and wood traits. Tree species (0.5 to 3.5) m, were selected due to their ... -
A framework for adoption of e-agricultural information services by enterpreneural youths in Kiambu, a case of Kikuyu sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Youth unemployment is a major challenge to many developing Nations like Kenya, yet the youths have little interest in agriculture, and there is little or no effort to entice them towards agriculture using technological ... -
Modeling Malaria Prevalence in Africa: A linear mixed effects analysis accounting for missing data
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and mortality in Africa. A lot of resources have been, and continue to be channeled towards prevention, controlling and treatment of malaria. The World Health Organization ... -
Application of 2d electrical resistivity tomography to assess the influence of geology and geological structures on groundwater occurrence and potential in Konza area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Groundwater occurrence in metamorphic rocks is highly influenced by geological structures. These geological structures, unless mapped with precision, groundwater exploration may end up with low yielding or dry boreholes. ... -
Polymorphism Analysis Of Plasmodium Falciparum Merozoite Ebl1, Rh4 And Msp1 Ligands In A Severe Malaria Population In Kilifi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Around 240 million people develop symptomatic malaria and around 1.24 million die annually from malaria globally. Over 80% of those deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Symptomatic malaria in humans is initiated when ... -
Application of the Balanced Scorecard Framework in Performance Measurement of E-Government Services: Case of Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Performance measurement is a prerequisite to e-Government efforts to audit services and assure citizens of the accountability of the government. This research sought to apply the Balanced Scorecard concept as a consistent ... -
Spatial And Temporal Characteristics Of Thunderstorms Over The Eastern Region Of Lake Victoria Basin In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-06)Weather is very important on human activities over western Kenya just like the rest of the world. It affects lives in different ways, including the food and water resources. Western Kenya is the food basket of the country. ... -
Automated Customer Support With Conversational Agents Employing Text Mining: A Case of online University Application
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)The use of online information systems that can be and are accessed on a 24 hour basis has continued to grow both locally and globally, these systems require available customer support at all times. Customer support is ... -
Towards secure, efficient and effective script management system: a case study of the Kenya national examinations council
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Over the years, KNEC has relied on manual documents prepared by Contracted Professionals (examination officers managing distribution centres, supervisors, examiners and invigilators) in order to account for candidates’ ... -
Molecular characterization of the apical membrane antigen 1 polymorphisms in plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Of the five Plasmodium species that cause human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum is the leading cause of morbidity and death with about 300 million medical cases every year. Erythrocyte invasion is an essential process in ... -
Impact of Tungiasis on school age children in Muranga county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Tungiasis is a parasitic tropical disease caused by female Tunga penetrans which causes different health disabilities. The objective of this study was to estimate the burden of disease and find out the impact ...