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Natural Radioactivity Measurements and Evaluation of Radiation Hazards in Soil Samples of Shinyalu, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)
Radioactive elements are found everywhere in the environment. Detectable amounts occur naturally in soil, rocks, water, air and vegetation and may be ingested if they enter the food chain, or, inhaled. Inhaled and ingested ...
Radiometric Assessment of Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiation Hazard Indices for Soil Samples in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)
Throughout their lives, human beings are continually exposed to radiation from terrestrial radionuclides particularly 40K, 238U, 232Th and their decay products. The radiation, usually in the form of gamma rays and alpha ...
Analysis of Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiation Hazards due to Murram Quarried in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Exposure to ionizing radiation from 40K and those in the decay chains of 238U and 232Th for a prolonged time poses danger to human population. While 238U, 232Th and 40K are universally present in rock and soil, their ...
Analysis of Telluric Currents on Miniature Electrical and Electronic Circuits in Nairobi City and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
The necessity for electrically ensured and trustworthy electrical and electronic
contraptions or systems is growing in various business areas around the world, for
instance, mechanical and manufacturing, vehicle, clinical, ...
Modelling of Petroleum System Structures by Use of Gravity and Seismic Data in Kerio Valley Basin, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)
Kerio valley basin is one of the sedimentary basins in Kenya known to have hydrocarbon formation potential. Exploration is ongoing in the area with different geophysical methods being employed. The possible existence of ...