Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Chemical Investigation Of Two Millettia And Two Erythrina Species (leguminosae) For Bioactive Constituents
(Department of Chemestry, 1997)The family Leguminosae, with some 18,000 species and 650 genera, is the second largest family of dicotyledons. It is divided into three subfamilies; namely Mimosoideae, Caesalpinoideae and Papilionoideae. The family ... -
The nature of spontaneous cure of Schistosoma Mansoni infection in the Rat, Rattus Norvegicus
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1984) -
Biology and fishery of the Reef Fish scolopsis Binaculatus Ruppell (Monocle-Dream) in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1981) -
The geology of the southern part of Homa mountain carbonatitic complex Western Kenya,with particular reference to the petrology of the alkaline silicate ,metasomatic and melilite bearing suites
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1968-03) -
Tsetse control and land-use change in Lambwe Valley, south-western Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 2002)In areas of Africa infested by tsetse, their control is usually seen as simultaneously contributing to human health and agricultural production. For a long time trypanosomosis* (both sleeping sickness and nagana), ... -
An Electronic Government Integrated System Using Service Oriented Architecture
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)The aim of the study was to investigate the application of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as an integration solution to disparate departmental government information systems with the aim of improving service delivery. ... -
Information Security Management Systems In Public Universities In Kenya: A Gap Analysis Between Common Practices And Industry Best Practices
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)This research is concerned with issues regarding information security management in public universities in Kenya motivated by the need for implementing effective information security management systems. Universities in ... -
Technology Acceptance Of Cloud Computing In Ict Departments Of The Kenya Government Ministries
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Cloud computing is associated with a new paradigm for the provision of computing infrastructure and services. It represents a shift away from computing as a product that is purchased, to computing that is delivered as a ... -
Safety And Efficacy Of A Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Inactivated Vaccine Formulated With Different Adjuvants
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a respiratory disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides Small Colony (MmmSC) and is mainly controlled by quarantine and vaccination using live MmmSC ... -
Small Office Home Office WLAN Security Framework
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The adoption of wireless networks is mostly due to their ease of installation and since there is minimal cabling cost is also reduced when compared with the wired networks. However, it is not easy to confine the radio ... -
Designing an M-learning system for Community Education and information on HIV and AIDS in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The aim of the study is to determine how m-learning can be used to create an interactive learning environment that can help improve awareness on HIV in Kenya by improving the contextualisation of information and providing ... -
A Framework For Improvement Of Information Security In Public Financing Institutions: The Case Of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)The use of information and communication technologies has improved the efficiency and flexibility in providing services to various sectors of the economy, while appreciating the fast speed of these developments; organizations ... -
Diversity And Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Bacteria Species Isolated From Blood Of Febrile Patients In Alupe, Western Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2013)Bacterial pathogens cause significant number of deadly diseases and widespread epidemics in man. The mortality associated with these diseases is higher in developing countries where the impact is difficult to estimate ... -
Two Factor Authentication and transaction validation using a mobile phone
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)Online Banking provides speed, flexibility, and efficiency, the Internet has become the means for conducting growing numbers of transactions between suppliers and large international corporations. In this way, the Internet ... -
General relativity and Its applications
(University of NairobiSchool of mathematics,, 2013)Several Philosophers, Mathematicians and Physicists have in recent years tried to interpret general relativity. General relativity or the general theory of relativity is the geometric theory ... -
The effect of digital content utilization on teaching and learning in Kenyan secondary schools
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2013)E-learning is becoming a practical solution to the major constraint on teacher student ration in Kenyan secondary schools. Digital content utilization has been adopted over time to serve as an educational resource in and ... -
Energy Saving In Electricity Distribution Networks Through The Use Of Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers A Case Study Of The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Distribution Network
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Transformer power losses are made up of losses in the windings, referred to as copper loss (or load losses), and those in the magnetic circuit, referred to as iron losses (or no-load losses). Winding resistance dominates ... -
Effect Of Urbanization On Rainfall Over Kilimanjaro Region
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 2013)Precipitation is a key link in the global water cycle and a proxy for changing climate. This study sought to assess the effects of urbanization on precipitation in Kilimanjaro region based on observed rainfall and ... -
The Occurrence Of Aspergillus Section Flavi In Soil And Maize From Makueni, County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2013)Maize (Zea mays L.) is the staple food for most households in both urban and rural areas in Kenya and has an estimated annual per capita consumption of about 125 kg per person, which is among the highest in the world. Ear ... -
Evaluation of Hydrogeochemical Facies of the Barrier Volcanic Complex Geothermal Fluids in Developing a Conceptual Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Barrier Volcanic Complex (BVC) geothermal prospect is situated on the floor of the northern sector of the Kenya rift, immediately south of Lake Turkana. It is composed of four distinct polygenetic volcanic edifices; ...