Faculty of Science & Technology (FST): Recent submissions
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Temperature and Moisture Impact on Polarization Mode Dispersion in Carrier Grade Optical Fibre Links in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In this research work, an investigation was carried out on the impacted environmental factors in Kenya influence Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) in an already buried fibre optic cable in the field. A case study was ... -
Length-Weight And Diet Composition Of Selected Teleost Fishes From Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Sustainable exploitation of fishery resources requires knowledge of the population dynamics of the target resource. Studies have shown consistence and considerable decline in the densities and species richness of most coral ... -
Impact of Iron Ore Mining On Heavy Metal Concentration In Soils of Kishushe Area In Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study of heavy metal deposition and accumulation in soils is of great interest due to the negative consequences it presents to environment and human health. Mining and milling activities such as ore grinding, ore ... -
Impacts of Climate Variability and Weather Forecasts on Livestock Production and Marketing in Baringo County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study focused on the impacts of climate variability and weather forecasts on livestock production and marketing in Mogotio and Marigat sub-counties in Baringo County, Kenya. The pastoralists have continued practicing ... -
Screening maize inbred lines and crosses for resistance to aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Maize forms a primary diet in Africa and the demand exceeds its local production. In Kenya, it is equally a subsistence and commercial crop, grown by small scale (75%) and large scale farmers (25%). Production of this crop ... -
Assessing the trend in the skill of seasonal rainfall forecast in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Many socio-economic activities in Kenya are weather and climate dependent. Therefore information on the expected weather is of paramount importance. This information is acquired through use of weather forecasts. The forecasts ... -
Statistical downscaling of future rainfall and temperature under different canesm2-RCP model scenarios
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The current study downscaled daily rainfall and temperature from Canadian Second Generation Earth Systems Model (CanESM2) in Uasin-Gishu County. The main objective of the study was to determine the future daily rainfall ... -
The role of surface wind on fog occurrence at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Meteorology involve delivery of timely and real weather information as a warning that helps people or establishments exposed to likely weather threats to take precaution that avoids or reduces their exposure to risks. In ... -
The assessment of the temporal characteristics of surface air temperatures over Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The research assessed the temporal characteristic of surface air temperature over Kenya using graphical and statistical technique. The temporal characteristics investigated in the study included inter-annual trends in the ... -
Assessment of the availability of water for livestock use in the Mara river basin
(University of Nairobi, 2018)2018the study was set out to assess the availability of water mainly for livestock use over mara river basin. The basin rainfall pattern was compared to the mara river (main ecological river in the basin) flow. The study ... -
Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network:the Kenyan Case
(university of nairobi, 2018)Fuzzy logic is one of the intelligent systems that can be used to develop algorithms for handover. For success in handing over, the decision-making process is crucial and thus should be highly considered. The performance ... -
Comparison Between Lee-Carter Model And Negative Binomial Regression Model In Forecasting Male Mortality Data Of Usa(1980-2020)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)People living in America today are living longer compared to yester years; this is due to reduced mortality rates and increase in life expectancy. According to (Dye & Williams, 2010) generally mortality rates have ... -
Factors Infuencing Place of Delivery in Kenya: A Multilevel Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background:Maternal mortality in Kenya increased from 380/100000 live births to 530/100000 live births between 1990 and 2008. Skilled assistance during childbirth is central to reducing maternal mortality yet the proportion ... -
Assessing the impacts of climate variability on the academic perfomance of pupils in Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The occurrence of extreme weather conditions is not uncommon in various parts of Kenya including Siaya County. Adverse weather conditions affect the learning process and this subsequently affects the level of performance ... -
Geology, geochemistry and economic potential of the bingo carbonatite and its associated Laterites in Beni territory, North Kivu, democratic republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Bingo carbonatite complex and its surrounding geologic formations which are located in Beni, North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, occur along the Western branch of the East African Rift ... -
The Potential of Sms Based Automated Reminders Towards Enhancing Adherence to Clinical Instructions for Dementia Patients: a Case of Healthcare Givers
(university of nairobi, 2018)Dementia condition presents a challenge with regard to the ability of a person with this condition to adhere to treatment regimes. Provision of healthcare service to persons with dementia remains a challenge because the ... -
An Analysis of Biometrics Authentication Adoption Among M-banking Customers at Gt Bank Using the Utaut Model
(university of nairobi, 2018)Biometrics authentication has been identified as a solution to the challenge of accurate identification and secure authentication in networked environments (Debnath et al, 2009). In line with this, Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya ... -
Health Information System for Real-time Tracking and Surveillance of Tb Disease Control Efforts
(university of nairobi, 2018)Kenya has struggled to build a health information system that can efficiently improve the delivery of quality health services to its population. The Demographic and Health Surveys have shown persistently high morbidity and ... -
Public Sentiments Analysis on Judicial Outcomes Against Expected Outcomes in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The Kenyan judiciary has for a long time struggled to gain the confidence of the public. Judicial decisions in some cases do conflict with the expectations of the public and this serves to erode the public‟s confidence in ... -
An Experiment to Determine the Effect of Ethical Hacking on It Administrator's Patch and Vulnerability Management Attitudes, a Case of a Leading Telecommunications Company
(university of nairobi, 2018)As the adoption of information processing and the integration of various information systems via the internet increases, so does the risk to information systems. Electronic attacks are likely via the exploitation of ...