• Radiation levels in selected ceramic building tile brands used in Kenya 

  Kitheka, James, N. (2024)

  Radiations of both natural and artificial origin are readily available in the environment. Building materials like stones, cement, ceramics, water and sand contain radioactive nuclides, which are harmful to mankind. Elevated ...
• Radiological analysis of construction stones from selected quarries in Machakos County - Kenya 

  Mutua, John O. (2023-10-23)

  All living organisms continuously are exposed to radiations of natural origin which originates from comics, terrestrial (soils and rocks) and radon. This work presents the radiological studies of sample rocks in Machakos ...
• Radon (222Rn) levels in ground waters from Mutomo area, in Kitui county 

  Mutambu, Abel (2023-10-18)

  All living organisms continuously are exposed to natural radiation, which contributes most of the effective dose equivalent they receive. Radon, a naturally occurring colorless, tasteless and odorless radioactive gas is ...
• Adsorption of selected pesticide residues by selected soils from lake Naivasha region in Kenya: adsorption/desorption properties and related thermodynamic data 

  Waswa, Gabriel A. (2022-06-02)

  The adsorption/desorption properties of soils in aqueous solution from Lake Naivasha by 1- naphthol N-methylcarbamate (Carbaryl) and N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl urea (Diuron) was studied in terms of the first order ...
• Designing and fabrication of a current-voltage curve meter for electrical characterization of photovoltaic modules 

  Kwembur, Isaac M. (2022-01-13)

  In the recent past the use of renewable energy as an alternative source of energy has increased considerably. The solar cells modules manufacturing technology is becoming more reliable and economical. The feasibility of ...
• Spatial analysis and mapping of infant mortality in Kenya on the basis of demographic and health survey data 

  Mutwiri, Robert M. (2021-10-07)

  This study set out to examine and map the spatial variation of infant mortality in Kenya. We used data from Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) database to explore spatial variation. Generalized linear mixed inodel(GLMM) ...
• Modeling frailty model dependence 

  Mbala, Simon (2021-06-18)

  Survival analysis is a collection of statistical procedures for data analysis for which the outcome variable of interest is time until an event occurs. By time we mean years, months, weeks or days. The event also known as ...
• Semi-stochastic mixture model for predicting the rate of road accidents in Kenya highways 

  Odhiambo, Fredrick O. (2020-10-30)

  This study is sought to establishthe impact of regulation and supervision on the activities of Kenyan banks with emphasis on the roles of the Central Bank of Kenya . It will evaluate the roles and contributions of CBK ...
• Genetic engineering of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) with aldose reductase gene isolated from Xerophyta viscosa to enhance drought and salinity tolerance 

  Njeru, Asunta M. (2019-05-17)

  Finger millet is chief food crop for millions of people in the world. It is ranked third in cereal production in semi-arid regions after sorghum and pearl millet. It is generally grown all over the world especially the ...
• The use of phosphomannos isomerase gene as a selectable marker for the recovery of transgenic dryland Kenyan Maize genotypes 

  Mburu, Kenneth N. (2019-03-21)

  Maize is a very important food crop in Kenya with its annual consumption being estimated at 98 Kg per person. Maize yield and production in Kenya is 1.7 ton/ha and 2.7 million tons annually and is on the decline due to ...
• Effects of Aspergillus Niger on mechanical, diffusion and thermal degradation properties of blends of cellulose and low density polyethylene 

  Riara, Martin M. (2018-08-02)

  Low density polyethylene (LOPE) is an important industrial material because it's durable, light-weight, easily processed and characteristically inert, but its everyday use is hazardous to the environment. The solution ...
• Evaluation of the antinociceptive, antipyretic and anti-flammatory properties of methanolic bark extracts of Terminalia brownii in wastar rats 

  Mbiri, Jane Wanja (2018-05-08)

  Pain, pyrexia and inflammation cause unnecessary discomfort, suffering and also lower productivity of the victims. Conventional drugs for these conditions are expensive, not easily available and have adverse side effects. ...
• A mobile application (I-masomo) for enhancing information access for university course selection in Kenya 

  Musila, Kim M.

  The main objective of this this research was to develop a mobile application and a web portal that would assiststudents, parents and guardians in decision making throughaccess of relevant information in relation to university ...
• Molecular detection of banana viruses in germplasm from selected areas in Kenya 

  Wambulwa, Moses C. (2017-10-19)

  Banana is a popular and important crop among many communities in East Africa. It is used both as a subsistence and cash crop. Bananas provide a major source of carbohydrates for over 4 00 million people in tropical countries, ...
• Framework for ICT integration in teaching and learning in public technical training institutes in Kenya 

  Shikali, Casper S. (2017-09-13)

  This study set out to develop a framework for Information and Communication Technology (lCT) integration in teaching and learning in public Technical Training Institute in Kenya. The sample fo ...
• Evaluation of the antinociceptive, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties of methanolic bark extracts of Terminalia brownii in wistar rats 

  Mbiri, Jane W. (2017-01-05)

  Pain, pyrexia and inflammation cause unnecessary discomfort, suffering and also lower productivity of the victims. Conventional drugs for these conditions are expensive, not easily available and have ...
• Digital forensics framework for Kenyan courts of laws 

  Mogire, Obwaya (2016-09-16)

  We are living in the knowledge age where information and knowledge has become of the most sought after commodity as characterized by proliferation of digital devices and systems. This has seen a paradigm shift in the ...
• Characterization-of SnxSey/Zno:Sn p-n junction for solar cell applications 

  Munguti, Lawrence K. (2016-07-15)

  In this study, tin selenide was prepared at different ratios using tin and selenium pellets in glass tube filled with argon and then heated up to 350°C, also, tin doped zinc oxide was prepared using tin pellets and zinc ...
• Studies on the causes of a leaf-spotting disease on Grevillea robusta in Yala and Kodera Forests in Nyanza Province, Kenya. 

  Kimatu, Josphert N. (2016-04-14)

  This thesis is a study of the Grevillea robusta A. cunn. EXR. Br. is remarkably the most widely grown agroforestry tree in most countries. It has an increasing demand among farmers because of the many benefits it provides. ...
• The efficacy of odour- baited bottom board trap for controlling small hive beetle, Aethina tumida ( Coleoptera : Nitidulidae ) in honeybee colonies 

  Mutyambai, Daniel M. (2015-10-14)

  Honeybees are of great value in Africa for both their economic and ecological importance. Economically, they are important pollinators of a great host of commercial crops as well as a source of food and livelihoods for ...

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