Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Modelling influenza incidence in relation to meteorological parameters in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Meteorological parameters are believed to play a role in the influenza seasonality; influenza activities occurs sporadically all year round in the tropical regions with some peaks coinciding with rainy season and cold ... -
Adoption of mobile payments in Kenyan businesses: A case study of small and medium enterprises (SME) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been a general increase in the usage of mobile phones in developed world countries and developing countries. The most significant trend however is the value added services of mobile telephony services such as ... -
Factors influencing completion of construction projects in public day secondary schools in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing completion of construction projects in public day secondary schools in Kandara sub-county, Murang’a County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to:- examine ... -
In vitro regeneration of two Kenyan bread wheat (triticum aestivum l.) cultivars
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the second most important food crop in Kenya by production and consumption, after maize. However, national wheat productivity has been on the decline due to its vulnerability to a number ... -
Role of public participation in solid waste management in Mlolongo town
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Rapid economic growth and industrialization of the developing countries has created serious problems of solid waste disposal due to uncontrolled and unmonitored urbanization, inadequate inclusion of the waste generators ... -
On extensions of closable operators for the case of a whole plane, a half plane, a strip or a line
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Modelling Economic Determinants Of Youth Unemployment In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Despite numerous interventions by government and development partners, youth unemployment has remained an intractable challenge in Kenya. The “youth bulge” and attending challenges of unemployment resulting in social ... -
Influence of financial application system on procurement management of hermann gmeiner school at sos Eldoret, Uasin Gishu Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Adoption of FAS improves procurement management process because it raises efficiency hence reducingpilferages that can be as result of ineffective use of FAS. An institution that uses FAS is perceived to have many benefits ... -
Determinants influencing sustainability of agricultural projects: a case of Mwala Sub county, Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants influencing sustainability of agricultural projects in Mwala Sub County, Machakos County by looking at the extent at which these variables influences sustainability ... -
Near Real Time Machine Driven Signature Detection, Generation and Collection
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Internet worms can spread very fast and cause losses both in terms of lost business opportunities as well as human resources required to alleviate the caused damages. There exists two ways of protecting against the worms ... -
Adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using mangroves from Kenyan coast
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, adsorption of heavy metals (copper, lead, zinc and cadmium) from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast. The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of divalent ... -
Monitoring land cover changes and the impacts of the reclamation initiative - case of mau forest complex
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)The Mau Forest Complex is the largest closed canopy forest in Eastern Africa, covering about 400,000 hectares. It is of great value to Kenya and its neighbors as it supports hydroelectricpower generation, the tourism ... -
Modeling conversion of Television advertisement for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – (Viewer-to-Buyer Conversion)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There are currently more than 107 TV stations in Kenya (with just over 10 free to air dominating the market), a number that has been growing exponentially since 2001. Further, more than 80% of the country’s population ... -
Factors influencing the performance of child based development programs: a case of charitable children institutions in Limuru constituency, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Child based development programs aim to provide basic needs to the most vulnerable children in society, they offer either residential or outreach care to the children who may be orphaned, abused or neglected. These ... -
Cointegration Of Agricultural Food Prices In Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Uncertainty in agricultural food markets generate such price volatility that, in calculating measures of market-wide inflation for guiding monetary policy, a “core” measure of inflation that removes food prices is ... -
Factors influencing the growth of small-scale dairy farming: a case of Githunguri constituency, Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research sought to investigate factors influencing the growth of small scale dairy farming. The study was carried out in Githunguri Constituency of Kiambu County. Various factors in relation with dairy production ... -
Factors influencing successful implementation of hunger safety net programme in the vulnerable livelihoods in northern Kenya: a case of Wajir county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of this study was to undertake and investigation of factors affecting the success of Hunger Safety Net Programme in the Vulnerable Livelihoods in Northern Kenya, in Wajir County. The purpose of this study ... -
Factors influencing subscriber adoption of mobile payments: a case of safaricom's lipa na m-pesa service in Embu town, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)M-PESA service was introduced in the year 2007 by Safaricom Company as a business strategy to increase the company‟s business growth and deepen financial inclusion in Kenya. Currently it is being widely used by a population ... -
Phylogeny And Antibiotic Activity Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Isolated From Nematode Symbionts In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Xenorhabdus is a bacteria genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria of this genus form a mutualistic relationship with Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes. More so, their antimicrobial production serves as a ... -
Factors influencing implementation of women enterprise fund in Kenya, a case of Kajiado south constituency, Kajiado county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In Kenya, women face various challenges in their live endeavours as they endure to attain self economic empowerment. To address the challenges faced by women in their attempt to access affordable credit, the Kenya ...