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Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
Application of mobile phone in crime prevention within Central division, Nairobi city County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-08)ABSTRACT The study sought to establish application of mobile phones applications by police officers in crime prevention in Central Police Division, Nairobi City County. Application of mobile phone in the police service ... -
Development of Biomass Wastes Briquette Stove for Domestic Use
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Biomass energy in the form of woodfuel and charcoal contributes close to 68% of the total energy demand in Kenya. The continued depletion of biomass resources has led to the use of agricultural residue to supplement energy ... -
Design, development and testing of a liquefied petroleum gas powered tomato dryer with water energy stotage
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Potential of using maize stalks for fuel ethanol production.
(2012-02)In Kenya, a country that has not been successful in getting its own fossil fuel deposits, the main material used for ethanol production has been molasses but its supply compared to demand is becoming limited. There is ... -
Utilization of energy saving Cookstove Technology: The case of improved institutional cookstoves in Kisii and Nyamira Districts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1999)The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the adoption and utilization of improved institutional cookstoves, which have a higher thermal efficiency, are safer to use, and are more ... -
Enhancing efficiency of biomass carbonization for high Quality and quantity charcoal production by using Metallic clay insulated kiln
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The main objective of this study was to construct a metallic clay insulated kiln to enhance charcoal yield in quality and quantity. This research project aims at improving the charcoal quality in terms of calorific value ... -
Characterization Of Snse-Cdo:Sn P-N Junction For Solar Cell Applications
(2014-08-26)Energy crisis occasioned by a decline in the availability of fossil fuels and increasing carbon dioxide emissions that are causing global warming has enhanced interest in the development of clean and renewable sources of ... -
Performance of a Double Reflector Solar Box Cooker with Phase Change Material Energy Storage
(2014-02-19)The use of solar energy for cooking offers an alternative source of energy to the high cost of petroleum products and the diminishing wood fuel products for cooking and heating applications. An effective solar cooker is ... -
Assessment of water resources utilization and management in chahi sub-catchment, Kisoro district, Uganda
(2013-07-23)There is a growing global concern over the future of the world‟s water resources due to the preceding vulnerability. Some of the factors contributing to the increase in water resources vulnerability include population ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing household wetland resources conservation and use in Ngaciuma sub-catchment, upper Tana, Kenya.
(2013-03-26)Wetland ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services that are important in supporting the livelihood of many rural communities. Despite their importance, overexploitation and in the absence of conservation measures, ... -
Utilization and conservation of papyrus plants for sustainable livelihoods in Kusa swamp, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2013-03-25)Kusa swamp has been adversely affected by degradation due to increase in human and livestock population coupled with poor farming methods, overgrazing and harvesting of papyrus which endangers the livelihood of the community. ... -
Calcium Chloride Supported on Purified Spent Bleaching Earth as Potential Adsorptive Material for Air Dehumidification Application
(2013-03-22)Thecosmic limitation of high humid environment in tropic regions spurs a lot of interest to the developmentof low cost desiccants. Calcium chloride has been indicated as the oldest adsorbent desiccant among chemicals and ... -
Determinants of Soil Water Conservation and Nutrient Flow Management in Bufundi Sub-Catchment.Kabale District,Uganda
(2013-03-20)Soilerosion and declining soil productivity still continue to manifest in most of the agricultural systemsfound in Sub-Sahara Africa and this has threatened the agricultural productivity, biodiversity,water quality and ... -
Performance of a modified vehicle drive system in generating hydropower
(2012-04-03)Micro hydropower generated electricity can function as an effective tool for rural development. One of the barriers to smooth implementation of community/village micro hydropower schemes in the country is lack of appropriate ...
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Optimization of Co-Fermentation Ratio of Water Hyacinth (Eichornia Crassipes) and Cow Dung Feedstock for Production of Biogas
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Water hyacinth (WH) Eichornia crassipes, is a water weed that thrives in polluted water bodies. It has wreaked havoc in Kenyan water bodies due to its negative environmental, social and economic impacts. Despite its great ... -
Application of mobile phone in crime prevention within Central division, Nairobi city County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-08)ABSTRACT The study sought to establish application of mobile phones applications by police officers in crime prevention in Central Police Division, Nairobi City County. Application of mobile phone in the police service ... -
Development of Biomass Wastes Briquette Stove for Domestic Use
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Biomass energy in the form of woodfuel and charcoal contributes close to 68% of the total energy demand in Kenya. The continued depletion of biomass resources has led to the use of agricultural residue to supplement energy ... -
Design, development and testing of a liquefied petroleum gas powered tomato dryer with water energy stotage
(Kenyatta University, 2015) -
Potential of using maize stalks for fuel ethanol production.
(2012-02)In Kenya, a country that has not been successful in getting its own fossil fuel deposits, the main material used for ethanol production has been molasses but its supply compared to demand is becoming limited. There is ... -
Utilization of energy saving Cookstove Technology: The case of improved institutional cookstoves in Kisii and Nyamira Districts of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1999)The main objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence the adoption and utilization of improved institutional cookstoves, which have a higher thermal efficiency, are safer to use, and are more ... -
Enhancing efficiency of biomass carbonization for high Quality and quantity charcoal production by using Metallic clay insulated kiln
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The main objective of this study was to construct a metallic clay insulated kiln to enhance charcoal yield in quality and quantity. This research project aims at improving the charcoal quality in terms of calorific value ... -
Characterization Of Snse-Cdo:Sn P-N Junction For Solar Cell Applications
(2014-08-26)Energy crisis occasioned by a decline in the availability of fossil fuels and increasing carbon dioxide emissions that are causing global warming has enhanced interest in the development of clean and renewable sources of ... -
Performance of a Double Reflector Solar Box Cooker with Phase Change Material Energy Storage
(2014-02-19)The use of solar energy for cooking offers an alternative source of energy to the high cost of petroleum products and the diminishing wood fuel products for cooking and heating applications. An effective solar cooker is ... -
Assessment of water resources utilization and management in chahi sub-catchment, Kisoro district, Uganda
(2013-07-23)There is a growing global concern over the future of the world‟s water resources due to the preceding vulnerability. Some of the factors contributing to the increase in water resources vulnerability include population ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing household wetland resources conservation and use in Ngaciuma sub-catchment, upper Tana, Kenya.
(2013-03-26)Wetland ecosystems provide a wide range of goods and services that are important in supporting the livelihood of many rural communities. Despite their importance, overexploitation and in the absence of conservation measures, ... -
Utilization and conservation of papyrus plants for sustainable livelihoods in Kusa swamp, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2013-03-25)Kusa swamp has been adversely affected by degradation due to increase in human and livestock population coupled with poor farming methods, overgrazing and harvesting of papyrus which endangers the livelihood of the community. ... -
Calcium Chloride Supported on Purified Spent Bleaching Earth as Potential Adsorptive Material for Air Dehumidification Application
(2013-03-22)Thecosmic limitation of high humid environment in tropic regions spurs a lot of interest to the developmentof low cost desiccants. Calcium chloride has been indicated as the oldest adsorbent desiccant among chemicals and ... -
Determinants of Soil Water Conservation and Nutrient Flow Management in Bufundi Sub-Catchment.Kabale District,Uganda
(2013-03-20)Soilerosion and declining soil productivity still continue to manifest in most of the agricultural systemsfound in Sub-Sahara Africa and this has threatened the agricultural productivity, biodiversity,water quality and ... -
Performance of a modified vehicle drive system in generating hydropower
(2012-04-03)Micro hydropower generated electricity can function as an effective tool for rural development. One of the barriers to smooth implementation of community/village micro hydropower schemes in the country is lack of appropriate ... -
Performance of a photovoltaic module with an integrated compound parabolic concentrator and a cooling system
(2012-01-19)In recent years, Photovoltaic (PV) power generation has been receiving considerable attention as one of the promising energy alternatives for rural areas in developing countries. However, their widespread adoption has been ... -
Design of a solar tracking concentrator system for process heat generation
(2011-12-07)In Kenya, biomass energy accounts for 75% of the energy consumed for domestic heating and industrial process applications. This has lead to massive deforestation and environmental degradation. In seeking solutions, this ... -
Performance of a 2-element plane reflector augmented flat plate collectors for solar water pasteurisation
(2011-12-07)Access to safe and adequate water supply and improved sanitation is a fundamental need and a basic human right vital for health and dignity of all people. The situation has therefore called for concerted effort which has ... -
Modern technology adoption trends of small and medium electrical/electronics manufacturing enterprises registered in Nairobi
(2011-12-01)Growth in the manufacturing sector is widely considered a great vehicle for economic development, a fact taken up by Kenyan policy makers by setting a policy of ensuring industrialization by the year 2020. However, as ...
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