Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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A framework for deploying secure wireless networks
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2005)Wireless networks provide network connectivity 111 a wire free environment. Wireless networks yield freedom from physical constraint and as a result, information being communicated along the networks is free from physical ... -
Characterization of limestone deposits in the Mozambique belt of Kenya, a case study of Kajiado area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The project focuses on the characterization of limestone deposits in Kajiado which lies on the Mozambique Mobile belt of Kenya. Limestone is fundamentally important for the economic development of any country. It has a ... -
Characterisation of copper minerals in the Kanzugo area of the Mozambique mobile belt
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)Copper is a base metal and it is the third most recycled metal after iron and aluminum. Copper staining has been recorded in Kanzugo area which lies in the northern parts of Kitui County. From previous investigations, ... -
Geomorphology and sedimentology of the implications to coastal zone management Mombasa - Diani area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1992)The overall objective of this thesis was to identify coastal zone management problems within Mombasa— Diani area. The study of sedimentological processes and geomorphic features have been used to solve these problems. Other ... -
Groundwater potential in tertiary and triassic sediments in Kidiani area, Kwale district, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1991)This thesis describes the results of a hydrogeological project carried out in Kidiani Area of Kwale District, about 60 kilometres south-west of Mornbasa. With a view to evaluate the groundwater potential in Kidiani Area, ... -
A framework for assessing successful implementation of digital villages in Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)It is believed that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can lead to development in developing countries hence the rush to execute ambitious ICT projects in these countries and especially in rural areas. The ... -
Geophysical and hydrogeological investigations for groundwater in the lake Kenyatta settlement scheme, Lamu district, coast province, Kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)This thesis presents results of geophysical and hydrogeological investigations for groundwater' in the Lake Kenyatta settlement scheme: Lamu District, Coast Province: Kenya. During the Pleistocene; the area was a beach ... -
Optimization analysis of organic carbon concentration and sedimentation rate in the Anza Graben, Kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1995)The Anza Graben is a major NW-SE structurally oriented sedimentary basin that lies in the northern part of Kenya roughly between the latitudes 0° 30'N and 4°N, longitudes 36° 30'E and 41°E. Three basins: North, Central ... -
A heterogeneous system for monitoring disk space and log files: a corba based approach
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2008)As organizations rely more and more on computers there is a great need to maintain uptime on them, especially on the servers. System Administrators continually monitor the state of servers for any events that require ... -
A hydrogeological study of the Njoro area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)Population increase, change in agricultural practice and inadequacy of water resources have prompted an evaluation of groundwater in the Njoro area. The study area has an extent of about 100 square kilometers in Njoro ... -
Hydrogeology of the Nakuru-Elementeita-Naivasha watershed (Kenyan Rift)
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2007)The study area is located between longitudes 35° 52' to 36° 40' E and latitudes 0°10'to 0°50' S. It is found within Nakuru district, and has area coverage of about 10100sq.km. The Nakuru- Elmenteita-Naivasha area is ... -
Geophysical studies of Anza Graben N.E. Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1992)Anza Graben is situated in the north and northeastern Kenya. It is about 120km wide and approximately 600 km long. The area of the present study is located mainly in NE Kenya and constitutes a strike length of about 300 ... -
Response of Benthic Fauna to Mangrove Degradation and Restoration in Gazi Bay - Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)The recovery towards a natural state of a restored Rhizophora mucronata mangrove ecosystem was investigated by assessing the sediment physical characteristics, densities, community composition and diversity of benthic ... -
Seismic Reflection method in hydrocarbon reservoirs identification; 2D, 3D multi-component seismic data interpretation to enhance exploration result and its application in the Anza basin in Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)In the interpretation of the high resolution seismic data from the F3 block of the North sea was used to evaluate the ability of improved data interpretation of seismic data of both 3D and 2D data would be of importance ... -
A project report submitted to the department of geology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Bsc. degree geology
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The report gives a detailed account about the feldspars found in the Namanga area in the south of Kenya at the Kenya-Tanzania border. Found in Kajiado County located162 km south of Nairobi and 60 km west of the Amboseli ... -
Reproductve biology of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) Pisces: Cichlidae in the Nyanza gulf, lake Victoria
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2004)The reproductive biology of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) from the Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria was studied between May 1998 and June 1999. The annual gonadal and reproductive patterns, using changes in ... -
Bookshop Information System
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2002)2002 With the advent of IT, businesses had to restructure their business operations in order to cope with the new challenges brought about by the technology The businesses have to restructure their operations in order ... -
A System for Credit Appraising - An application of the LogitBoost Algorithm
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2011)Mitigation of credit risk is a key aspect of portfolio management in any financial institution. This is chiefly due to difficulties in uncovering uncertainties in information provided by credit applicants and also due ... -
M-learing model to support access to learning content in primary schools
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)Mobile technology has penetrated Kenya with depth and rapidity. Mobile devices have become integrated in our daily lives. Unfortunately this has not extended to education. This proposal looks at a model for mobile learning ... -
The effects of enviromental degradation on stream flow, volume and turbidity in the Itare subcatchment within the lake Victoria drainage basin in Kenya
(Department of Geography and Environmental studies, University of Nairobi, 2008)Land use changes that accompany economic development and population growth leads to alteration of natural vegetation and downstream hydrological function, This work examines the land use changes which have occurred in ...