Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Pollution of groundwater in urban areas of Kenya; focusing Nairobi city
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The study focused on the analysis of inorganic, organic and microbiological constituents of borehole water within Nairobi area. The physical and chemical borehole water analysis was obtained from the Water Resources ... -
Geochemical characterization of iron ore deposits of the Mozambique brlt, Ikutha area in Kenya.
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2009)This project focuses on the geochemical characterization of the iron ore deposits of Ikutha area of Kitui County, which lies in the Mozambique mobile belt. The Ikutha iron ore deposits are situated about 250 Km to the ... -
Regionalisation of seismic velocities for precise earthquake localisations in Kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1996)The essential part of this study has involved the determination of seismic velocities for different regional waves using natural earthquake data. The analysis was based on available catalogues. The whole territory of ... -
Application of remote sensing data in exploration of fractured aquifers in central kajiado area, kenya.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2008)A rural groundwater project within the metamorphic and volcanic rock formations in Central Kajiado Area, which is 800km2 in size"was the focus of a research study to develop better borehole siting strategies.The drilling ... -
Network intrusion monitoring and reporting using e-mail and sms
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The fundamental problem with any security administrators today is its ability to cope with the rising amount of network intrusions. Network security is fast becoming an absolute necessity to protect the information ... -
A kinematic analysis of open excavation slopes in discontinuous rock masses: a case study of Gataka building stone quarries in Ololua-Nairobi area, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2004)This project work presents the results of a kinematic analysis of the open excavation slopes at the building stone quany sites in OIoIua - Nairobi area. The study was aimed at establishing modes of failure mechanisms ... -
A framework for ICT integration for distance education programmes of the University of Nairobi
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2008)The telecommunication infrastructure in Kenya is low; therefore distance learning via the Internet alone is not viable in many part of the country. This study sought to develop an Information and Communication Technology ... -
Some environmental effects of small dams on vegetation dynamics; an assessment of Maomokeani reservoir in Kitui west, Kenya
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 2005)Data from transects on the shores and drawdown area of a small reservoir in Kitui, Kenya with a strongly fluctuating water level was used to illuminate a spatial and short-term temporal variation in the vegetation across ... -
Investigations on the seismicity of Kenya using the university of Nairobi seismic network
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2003)The University of Nairobi has had a seismological network since 1963 as part of the WorldWide Standardized Seismic Network (WWSSN). Later, in the 1990's, other stations were installed in Kenya at different times. In this ... -
GIS in water management for Nairobi City
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2009)Nairobi has the fastest growing population which requires sufficient supply or water throughout the year. The city has had water shortages year after year occasioning rationing in most of its parts .This study examines ... -
Study of groundwater distribution in Nairobi urban using geoelectrical method
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2001)The Nairobi area is covered by a succession of lavas and pyroclastics of Cainozoic age, These lavas are genetically associated with the rift tectonic movements. Generally, these rocks form good aquifers where they ... -
Improving decision making through business intelligence: case of a Kenyan business intelligence: case of a Kenyan Based ISP
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2011)The ability to make effective decisions is crucial to an organization's survival in today's tumultuous business environment. The influx of Internet Access Technologies that is broadband, wireless, VSAT e.t.c. in Kenya ... -
Geological and structural set-up of Kiserian-Matathia area and its influence on groundwater distribution and flow.
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2001)The Kiserian-Matathia area is prone to subsequent tectonic movements which are related to the formation of the Great Rift Valley. These activities have dominated the geological history of the area since Miocene times and ... -
The hydrogeochemistry of the Ndavaya-Mrima area Coast Province Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1994)The study involved hydrochemicql determination. occurrence and distribution analysis in a 554J.::.m~area between Ndavaya and Mrirna Hill in the Coast Province of Kenya bounded within the latitudes -+0,14'S; ..J.D:io's ... -
Review and evaluation of internet protocol security (ipsec) in microsoft windows 2000 (build 2195)
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2001)The Windows IP Security integrated into Windows 2000 Server should provide network managers with a critically important line of security. Windows IP Security is an implementation of the Internet Engineering Task Force's ... -
The use of remote sensing and ancillary data in GIS to assess groundwater potential of the Matayos - Funyula area, Busia district, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Matayos - Funyula area is situated in Busia district of Western province in the Republic of Kenya. The previous groundwater explorations in the area were done using seismic methods which could not appropriately explore ... -
Mass movements in the Aberdare catchment: a case study of the Kihuri landside
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2006)The ,problem of landsliding has been addressed in various fora in which various recommendations have been made. Despite this, the triggering of these events seems endless. The purpose of this study was to determine the ... -
Use of the Indian ocean dipole indices as a predictor of east African rainfall anomalies
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was devoted to the improvement of prediction skill of east African seasonal rainfall through the use of improved knowledge of the teleconnections between Indian Ocean Dipole (laD) evolution phases and the East ... -
Biogeochemistry of sediment gases in lake Nakuru, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2003)Lake Nakuru is a small, shallow, alkaline-saline lake located in a closed basin, without surface outlets, in the Eastern Rift Valley, Kenya. It is located at 0° 22'S, and 36° 05'E; 1,759 m above sea level. Its water level ... -
Space-time characteristics of streamflow in Kenya
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 1998)The major objective of this study was to determine the homogeneous hydrological divisions through space-time analysis of stream flow and to develop the best forecasting and flood prediction regional model. The homogeneous ...