Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Detection of drug resistant plasmodium Falciparum by polymerase chain reaction Using mutation-specific oligonucleotide Primers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1993)Due to increased chloroquine resistance, the antifolate-sulfa combinations are becoming increasingly important in the chemotherapy of falciparum malaria. However, resistance to the antifolates exists and it is important ... -
The reaction of co-ordinated nitrogen bases with gaseous or liquid hydrogen halides, hx (x = c1, br).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1986-08)When gaseous hydrogen chloride was passed over the nickel complex, NiC12.PY2 (py = pyridine), there was a small' but detectable increase in mass. This increase in mass suggested that the hydrogen halide protonated the ... -
The geology of the massive sulphide mineralization of the wire hills area, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1989)A study of Lhe Wire hills area and i Is relaliwiship to the massive sulphide deposit associated with iL is presenLed. The geology of the through dacites to Lop. Cherts and with these rocks. The study of drill coxes has ... -
An electrical resistivity study of the area between Mt. Suswa and The Olkaria Geothermal field, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1989)The D. C. electrical resistivity study of Suswa-Olkaria region was carried out from July 1987 to November, 1988. The main objective was to evaluate the sub-surface geoelectric structure with a view to determining ... -
Oviposition preference, larval and pupal Development and adult fecundity of the Sorghum shootfly, atherigona soccata rondani (diptera muscidae) on selected sorghum lines
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1980)The sorghum shootfly, Atherigona soccata Rondani is one of the most important pests of sorghum. Since control measures like the use of insecticides are not very effective or economical breeding for resistance could be ... -
Software agents for projects identification - The case of CDF Projects
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2009)This paper describes and reports on a prototypical implementation of a Multi-agent system for Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Projects Identification. Agents as representatives of various I stakeholders have the ... -
The use of a rainfall-runoff model in the forecasting of Discharge from rainfall in the upper Athi river Catchment
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1991)For engineering design and planning purposes, forecasts and synthesis of hydrological information is often very necessary. These are usually obtained through the use of hydrological models. This study aims at developing ... -
Population studies of elephant (loxodonta africana) in Tsavo Ecosystem, Kenya: 1975-1980
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1981)The population dynamics and mortality patterns of the elephant in Tsavo ecosystem between 1975 and 1980 ,.-~restudied following the recent drastic decline in their numbers. The population estimate of the live elephant ... -
The functional anatomy of the alimentary tract of Thomson's gazelle (gazella thomsonii Gunther" 1884), with special reference to the stomach
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1972)Thomson's gazelle and the related species have been described. Three areas consisting of the Loroghi and Kapiti plains and Elmenteita were chosen to represent the habitat of this species in Kenya. The first two areas ... -
Appraisal of two counting methods and the population dynamics of four harvested Antelope species in a Kenyan game ranch
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1988)Wildlife Ranching and Research Ltd., Athi River (WRR)is a privately owned mixed game and cattle ranch, with the aim of demonstrating the environmental and economic viabi lity, as well as social acceptabi Iity of game ... -
The effects of ions on mortar cubes made with Kenyan cements and sands
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1987)A study of the effects of aggressive solutions on mortar cubes made from Kenya~ cements and sands has been conducted. The study is important because failure of concrete structures exposed to rain water, domestic and ... -
Analysis of the levels of heavy metals in soil, plant, water, Sediment and urine samples around the Athi river region
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1991)In this work. X-ray fluorescence analysis technique was used to analyze soils. plants. water. sediments and urine samples from a selected area in the Athi River town. From the analysis. dust from the electrostatic precipitator ... -
A study of data analysis using OLAP Technology
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2005)The problem addressed in this project is the use of On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) technology in data analysis. It is discussed in the context of a power utility company with the objective of demonstrating how this ... -
A taxonomic study of the acacia pollen grains in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 1987-05)The genus Acacia which is the largestest in the subfamily Mimosoideae and second largest within the family Leguminosae, is one of the most widespread and important, having 38 indigenous species in Kenya. Its species ... -
Investigations into the biology and behaviour of laboratory reared phlebotomus martini (diptera: Psychodidae) (vector of visceral leismaniasis in Kenya)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1979)The sandfly Phlebotomus martini is the vector to man of the disease visceral leishmaniasis, otherwise known as kala-azar. This disease has been known to exist in Kenya since the second world war. The most recent epidemic ... -
Experimental allergic orchitis: immunomodulatory Effects of glucocorticoids
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Evaluation of geolological suitability of Kiserian damsite, Kajiado
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1989)This thesis presents the results of geological investigations carried out at the Kiserian damsite, Kajiado district. The study was undertaken with the aim of obtaining information that could help in the design and ... -
Database - driven website for development of information
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)In the drive towards a truly Paperless Office, a web-enabled database is seen as the most viable solution to the challenges facing the Department ofInformation. The developer therefore analyzed, designed, developed, and ... -
The population dynamics and the fishery of Penaeid prawns in tudor creek, Mombasa with Special emphasis on penaeus monodon, fabricius 1798
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1988)populationSof penaeid prawn species of Tudor creek were studied with emphasis on recruitment, the growth of juneniles, and the emigration of the sub-adults. Five stations were monitored for surface water temperature,s ... -
Lethal and sub-lethal effects of DDT, carbofuran, trifenmorph and niclosamide on oreochromis niger gunther (1898)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1989)Oreochromis niger fry were exposed to various concentrations of DOT, Carbofuran, Trifenmorph and Niclosamide to determine the toxicity of these chemicals to the fish. The concentration lethal to 50% of the fish population ...