2010

Abstracts of Masters Theses

Table of Contents

Faculty of Agriculture

Screening selected isolates of endophytic Fusarium oxysporum for biological control of banana nematodes in tissue culture banana PDF
Bancy Waithira Waweru
Evaluation of Growth, Yield, Storage and Processing Characteristics of Selected Tomato (Lycopersicon esculenta Mill) Varieties PDF
Kauma Mathias Andisen Chinamale
Potential for utilization of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana, for control of banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) PDF
Carolyne Anaye Omukoko
Effects of Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora and Steinernema karii, on Population Dynamics of Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis and Megalurothrips sjostedti PDF
Joseph Waweru Ng’ang’a

College of Engineering and Technology

Investigation on Characterization and Variability of Mechanical Properties of Reinforcing Steel Bars made from Scrap PDF
Bernard Bukaragire Munyazikwiye
Impact of Salinization in Irrigated Agriculture in Turkana District: The Case Study of Turkwel Smallholder Irrigation Scheme PDF
Isaac Mbugua Kiiru
Thin Layer Drying Characteristics of Amaranth Grains in a Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer PDF
Erick Kiplangat Ronoh
Thin Layer Drying Characteristics of Amaranth Grains in a Natural Convection Solar Tent Dryer PDF
Erick Kiplangat Ronoh
Aluminium Material Flow and Value Chain Analysis in the Kenyan Industry PDF
Peter Marko Weramwanja
Management of Cell Traffic Congestion in Mobile Base Stations For Mobile Phones Using An Artificial Neural Network PDF
Samuel Ngotho Kamau

Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology

A Framework for Risk Assesment in Software Projects A Case Study for Kenya’s Software Project Managers. PDF
Noela Jemutai Kipyegen
An Intelligent Model for Accessing Market Information via Mobile Phones: Case of Nyeri Farmers PDF
Sylivester Cheboi Kiptoo
Using a machine learning algorithm to develop an intelligent automated teller machine (ATM) PDF
Walter Kirika Ndegwa

School of Human Resource Development

Factors Influencing Digital Divide In the Rural-And Semi-Urban Regions of Kenya: Case Study of Juja Town and the Surrounding Areas PDF
George Muturi Ndung’u
Challenges of realizing market entry and rollout targets for telecommunications licensees in the local loop in Kenya PDF
Peter Wafula Nyongesa
Factors Affecting the Penetration and Utilization of ICT in Local Authorities in Kenya: ICT Policy, Regulatory and Strategy Solutions PDF
Boniface Mwirigi Kiula

Institute of Energy and Environmental Technologies

An exploration of the Shamba system as a tool for forest development in Kenya: Case study of Kinale, Kamae and Bahati forest stations PDF
Jerida Kwamboka Sinange
A study on the Efficiency of Dandora Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant in Nairobi PDF
Hellen Apondi Sewe
The Status and Performance of Workplace Health and Safety Information System in Nairobi Province, Kenya PDF
Justin Jeremy Wambua Kyongo
Investigating Institutional, Policy and Project Financing Barriers Impeding Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Implementation in Kenya PDF
Michael Mutie Mutevu

Faculty of Science

Effects of Soil Fertility Management and Trichoderma asperellum on Severity of Wilt Disease of Passion Fruits PDF
David Mwongera Thuranira
Determination of NOX and SO2 concentration levels in Nairobi city, Kenya by use of passive samplers PDF
John Milikzitiek Wamoto
Characterization of Seed Oil and Evaluation of Oxalate Oxidase Activity among Kenyan Sunflower Varieties PDF
Josephine Wambaire Kimani
Vertebrate Animal Bite/ Scratch Injuries and Management among Patients Reporting at Kakamega Provincial General Hospital, PDF
Kelly Auma Nelima
IMMUNOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF SOLANUM INCANUM AND CARICA PAPAYA EXTRACTS IN SWISS MICE INFECTED WITH SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI PDF PDF
JOHN MOKUA MOSE
Characterization of Fusarium species on maize (Zea mays) and determination of their mycotoxins in Eastern province of Kenya PDF
Felix Bii
A study on the prevalence of endo-parasites in indigenous chicken and the activity of crude extracts of Aloe secundiflora against Ascaridia galli in-vitro in selected districts in Kenya PDF
Fredrick Baraka Kaingu
Characterisation of Carbamate Degrading Aerobic Bacteria Isolated from Soils of Selected Horticultural Farms in Rift Valley and Central Kenya PDF
Kevin Mbogo Omolo
An Experimental Design for Producing Holograms PDF
Calvine Fundi Ominde
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A TUNABLE SEMICONDUCTOR LASER FOR NARROW LINEWIDTH APPLICATIONS PDF
Wesley Bor Kipkemoi
Immunomodulatory Effects of Brucella abortus S19 on Cytokine Production that Promote Spontaneous Abortion in Swiss White Mice PDF
Francis Onono Wamonje
MORPHOMETRICS AND DNA BARCODING FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF WILD SILK MOTHS FROM SELECTED SITES IN KENYA PDF
Peter Kuria Kamau
Phytochemical and anti-microbial studies of isolates from Senecio lyratipatitus (Asteraceae) PDF
Eunice Nkatha Marete
ASSESSMENT OF GASOLINE ADULTERATION IN NAIROBI, KENYA PDF
ELIZABETH NYAMBURA MWANGI MURAGO MWANGI MURAGO
Antischistosomal Effects of Solanum incanum and Carica papaya Crude Extracts on Schistosoma mansoni in BALB/c mice PDF
Susy Muchika

Institute for Biotechnology Research

Determination of CCR5-Δ32 and CCR2-64I Gene Polymorphisms in HIV-1 Exposed Infants in Nairobi Province, Kenya PDF
James Munyao King’oo
Collection, Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Papaya Germplasm in Kenya. PDF
George Ochieng’ Asudi
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of the Indigenous Sheep in Kenya Based on Microsatellite Analysis PDF
Denis Misiko Mukhongo
Phenotypic and molecular characterization of Vibrio cholerae isolated from cholera outbreaks in western Kenya PDF
Robert Momanyi Maranga
DIVERSITY AND SYMBIOTIC EFFICIENCY OF RHIZOBIA ISOLATED FROM EMBU, KENYA PDF
George Metegi Mwenda

Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF NON-TYPHI SALMONELLA BACTEREMIA IN A RURAL COMMUNITY OF NYANZA PROVINCE PDF
Collins Wabomba Tabu
Evaluation of a “combination” ELISA kit and genotyping performance of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism among Hepatitis C Virus infected patients’ sera PDF
Eddy Okoth Odari
Occurrence of oral lesions associated with HIV/AIDS in patients receiving HAART at the comprehensive care clinic, Thika District Hospital, Kenya PDF
John Mbugua Kihama
Factors influencing tuberculosis control among the Maasai of Narok District, Kenya PDF
Joyce Chepkirui Kirui
Characteristics and Factors Associated with Road Traffic Injuries in Patients Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya, 2009 PDF
Eric Mogaka Chepkoi
Tungiasis in 5-12 year olds and associated factors in Murang’a South district, Central Kenya. PDF
Nicholas Njau Ngomi
The Determinants of Usage of Intermittent Preventive Therapy and Insecticide-treated Bed nets in Pregnancy in Juba, Southern Sudan PDF
Robert Patrick Napoleon Abias
Epitope Specificity and Polyfunctional CD4+ Responses in HIV-1 Highly Exposed Seronegative Versus Infected Female Commercial Sex Workers PDF
Marion Wangui Kiguoya
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF NON-TYPHI SALMONELLA BACTEREMIA IN A RURAL COMMUNITY OF NYANZA PROVINCE PDF
Collins Wabomba Tabu
Determinants of Ownership and Use of Insecticide Treated Nets in Juba, Southern Sudan PDF
Edward Quirino Bepo Lado
Prevalence of Malaria, Schistosmiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis in School Children of Nyamatongo in Sengerema District, Northwest Tanzania PDF
Humphrey Deogratias Mazigo
Prevalence and Associated Factors for Syphilis in Pregnant Women Attending Selected Antenatal Clinics in Juba, Southern Sudan. PDF
Sheila Konga Emmanuel Nathaniel
Vectorial potential of Mansonia species in the transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti and evaluation of mosquito collection methods in Tana-Delta, Coastal Kenya PDF
Nancy Mutanu Kinyatta
Sero-prevalence and Factors Associated with HIV and HBV Infection in Patients Attending Juba Teaching Hospital, Southern Sudan PDF
Johnson Mayik Akol
Sero-prevalence and Factors Associated with HIV and HBV Infection in Patients Attending Juba Teaching Hospital, Southern Sudan
Johnson Mayik Akol
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND HEPATITIS B VIRUS COINFECTION RATES IN INFANTS SEEKING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS DIAGNOSIS IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN THREE PROVINCES IN KENYA PDF
HELLEN DAMA OLUNGAE
Obstetric Care in the Home Delivery among Women in Lugari District, Western Province, Kenya PDF
Esther Mukoa Wabuge
Characteristics and Risk Factors for Non-Fatal Injuries among Road Traffic Accident Casualties at the Accident and Emergency Department, Kenyatta National Hospital PDF
Bernard Wambua Mbithi
Seroprevalence of HAV, HBV, HCV, and HEV among Acute Hepatitis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya PDF
Ibrahim Muchiri
Determination of Efficacious Praziquantel Dose in Treatment of Schistosoma mansoni in BALB/c and Swiss mice PDF
Peninah Njoki Muchirah
Factors Influencing Vitamin A Supplementation Among Mothers of Children Under Five Years Old Attending Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya PDF
Mary Wanjira Njue
Retrospective Study of Antiretroviral Drug Associated Hepato Toxicity among Human Immune Deficiency Virus Infected Pregnant Women in Kisumu, Kenya. PDF
Nicholas Polle
Mycological Infection among Diabetic Foot Ulcer- Patients attending Diabetic Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya PDF
Alfred Mutuku Gitau
Effect of food supplementation on health-related quality of life among HIV-infected adults attending Naivasha District Hospital PDF
Fred Mike Alumasa
Serum Vitamin A and Zinc levels in School Children with and without Malaria Parasitaemia in Kisii District, Kenya. PDF
Irene Mogiti Makori
Comparative evaluation of the mosquito magnet® trap and the CDC light trap as sampling tools for outdoor mosquitoes in Kenya PDF
Laban Njoroge Ndung’u
Nutritional status, dietary practices and clinical factors of people living with HIV/AIDS attending Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya PDF
Ruth Nyaboke Nyansikera
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF VIRULENCE FACTORS IN DIARRHEAGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATES FROM CHILDREN AT THE MBAGATHI DISTRICT HOSPITAL, NAIROBI, KENYA. PDF
CELESTINE KHALECHI MAKOBE
Determination of Efficacious Praziquantel Dose in Treatment of Schistosoma mansoni in BALB/c and Swiss mice PDF
Peninah Njoki Muchirah