Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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The hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1993)The purpose of the study was to investigate the hydrological characteristics of the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Kenya with a view of establishing the water resources potential of ephemeral streams in providing ... -
Diagnosis of the relationship between weather variables and occurrences of measles in soroti and serere districts
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2011)It is commonly accepted that climate plays a role in the transmission of many infectious diseases, some of which are among the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Often these diseases ... -
Water balance approach to maize yield forecasting for katumani area
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1995)In this study, maize yields at Katumani have been related to two sets of weather indices. These indices, known as the water requirement satisfaction indices were computed according to a model developed by Frere and Popov ... -
Space-time characteristics of the itcz over equatorial eastern Africa during anomalous rainfall years
(Department of Meteorology Faculty of Science University of Nairobi, 1996)Many socio-economic activities over the Equatorial Eastern Africa (EEA) region are rain-dependent. Occurrences of rainfall anomalies have therefore been associated with losses of life, property and many other socio-economic ... -
Geological evaluation of subsurface suitability for shallow building foundations In Nairobi and the surrounding area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1996)This thesis work presents the results of geological and geotechrucal investigations carried out in the Nairobi area. Kenya. The study was undertaken with the aim of obtaining and providing information that could help in ... -
Predictability of east African seasonal rainfall with sea surface temperature gradient modes
(Department of Meteorology, University of Nairobi, 2009)The overall objective of this study is to improve the skills of seasonal rainfall prediction in East Africa through the use of sea surface temperature gradient modes. The sea surface temperature data used to generate the ... -
Diagnostics and predictability of east African rainfall with tropospheric circulation parameters
(Institute for meteorological training and research Kenya meteorological department, 2006)Rainfall is one of the weather and climate parameters that is highly variable in time and space with extremes sometimes manifested as excessive rainfall or floods and severe rainfall deficits or droughts. The national ... -
Pigeon pea response to phosphorus fertilizer, Temperature and soil moisture regimes during the Growing season at katumani and kampi ya mawe in Machakos and makueni districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi College of Biological & Physical Sciences Department of Meteorology, 2009)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is an important grain legume grown in the semi arid areas of the tropics used for food, feed and as cash crop. Food insecurity is a persistent problem, especially in the marginal regions where ... -
A gravity survey of the Longonot-Suswa area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)The area of study comprises a part of the Rift Valley which has geothermal potential. The gravity prospecting method was used in the project to investigate the anomalies occur in the area. Qualitative and quantitative ... -
Inter annual variability of medium level circulation and Its association with seasonal rainfall over equatorial East Africa.
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2006)This study was an attempt to explore the role of atmospheric circulation and its predictive association or linkage with seasonal rainfall over Equatorial Eat Africa. The data used in the study included the NCEP/NCAR ... -
Comparison of regional flood estimation models over some catchents in Kenya
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Inter annual variability of onset and cessation dates of the long rains in Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2007)The overall objective of the study was to determine the inter-annual variability of onset and cessation dates of the long rains season in Kenya. The specific objectives that were addressed to achieve the overall ... -
The effect of plant density on the micro climate of sunflower (helianthus annus l) crop in a medium potential, semi-humid area in Kenya
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2000)The relationship between soi I factors (soil moisture, soil temperature and soil nutrients), plant factors (stomatal conductance, leaf temperature, leaf area index (LAI ) and photosynthetic rate) and environmental factors ... -
Remote sensing: Application to geological mapping with reflectance implication of rocks of the Webuye - Bungoma area
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1993)This research is based on the application of conventional, photogeological and remote sensing techniques in geological mapping of the Webuye-Bungoma area, Kenya. Conventional techniques focused on field traverses ... -
Assessment of the skill of encham 4.5 in simulating rainfall on seasonal time scales over the gha region
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 2010)This study assessed the skill of ECHAM 4.5 in simulating rainfall on seasonal time scales over the GHA region for the period Jan 1961- Dee 2008. The rainfall seasons considered were, March -April-May (MAM) and October- ... -
The impact of tourism on the conservation of the cultural heritage in the Kenyan coast
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2008)This study was on the impact of tourism on the conservation of the cultural heritage in the Kenyan coast. It examined the social, economic and physical impacts of tourism on the immovable and movable cultural heritage ... -
Some aspects of the anomalous off-season rainfall over east Africa during the December February season
(Department of Meteorology University of Nairobi, 1998)For effective planning, development and management of rainfall related social-economic activities there is a need to understand the characteristics of the rainfall variability during the rainy and dry seasons. East Africa, ... -
The application of remote sensing and GIS techniques for groundwater studies in Lurambi-Bunyala area, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2003)This study is aimed at developing interpretation and evaluation strategies that integrate various data types for prediction of new groundwater sources as well as efficient management of existing water resources. The ... -
An analysis of a campus LAN infrastructure: Case study for Kimathi University College
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The revolution in computer networking technology today demands for high bandwidth, short response time, reliable network, guaranteed application services and optimum LAN traffic flow. Organizations require optimum network ... -
Water pollution and waste disposal problems in the Thika Area, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1994)Thirty three surface water samples, thirty one groundwater samples and nine samples of sewage and industrial effluents were collected and analysed for various parameters mainly for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical ...