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Low-cost low-power data acquisition system

Namuye, Silvester (1986)

Data loggers are used for data acquisition and storage. This project was undertaken with the objective of constructing a low-power low-cost battery operated data acquisition system (data logger) for use in remote areas. ...
Analytical investigation of the acoustic radiation from linearly-varying thin circular plates

Wanyama, Walter (2000)

The effect of linear variation in the radial direction of some circular plates on the acoustic radiation is investigated. The procedure involves development and solution of the equation of motion for circular plates ...
Technology diffusion models for strategic management purposes: A case of integrated systems in Kenya

Mutanu, Leah (2004)

The concept of diffusion has interested academics and practitioners in marketing for decades. It signifies the rate at which new product diffuses into the marketplace or the rate at which consumers try a new product. The ...
Publicizing the african cause: evaluating global media discourses regarding the celebrity-led "make poverty history" campaign

Dorothy, Wanjiku Njoroge (2009)

ABSTRACT This study examined global media discourses regarding the coverage of an anti-poverty campaign for Africa by celebrities in Europe by comparing media coverage of this event in the UK, US, and African press. The ...
The Suitability of Wireless Technologies for Implementing an eBusiness Infrastructure in Kenyan Micro and Small Enterprises

Wamuyu, Patrick Kanyi (University Of Kwazulu-Natal, 2010)

This thesis interrogates the suitability of wireless technologies to implement an eBusiness infrastructure in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in developing countries, particularly in Kenya. A research model ...
Implications of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Performance of Firms: The Case of Agricultural Firms in Nairobi Stock Exchange

Ndegwa, Peter (United States International University - Africa, 2012)

The main objective of the study was to investigate the implications of corporate governance practices on financial performance of firms using the case study of Agricultural Firms in Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study was ...
Factors Affecting Usage of Credit Reference Information: A Case Study of Commercial Banks Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange

Okomo, Gabriel Odhiambo (United States International University - Africa, 2012)

The purpose of the study was to determine factors that influence the usage of credit reference bureau by commercial banks quoted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of; ...
Factor That Influence Internationalization of SMES: A Case Study of Top 100 SMES in Nairobi

Richard, Elia (United States International University - Africa, 2012)

The man objective of this study was to determine factors that influence internationalization of SMEs in Kenya. This study was guided by the following three research objectives: to determine if Internationalization theories ...
Investigating Factors That Influence Employee Compliance to Information Security: A Case of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Nyaribo, Victor Nyankieya (United States International University - Africa, 2012)

Information security is one of the major challenges for organizations that critically depend on information systems to conduct their businesses. Many organizations recognize that their employees, who are often considered ...
Effects of Stock Trading on Returns of Individual Share Trading in Different Companies Quoted on Nairobi Stock Exchange

Lihanda, Francis Ong'ondo (United States International University - Africa, 2012)

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of stock trading on returns of individual investors trading on Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study aimed at answering the following questions: What is the empirical evidence ...
A Collaborative Tool for Communities of Practice to Share Best Practices

Justus, Nyagwencha (2013)

This dissertation presents a For Youth For Life (FYFL) cloud tool as a unique solution to a problem of identifying an easy to use, scalable, cost effective, and fault tolerant collaborative system or tool for members of ...
Network Frames and their Link to Commitment in Drought Early Warning Information Systems: Evidence from the FEWS NET-KFSSG Anti-Famine Campaign

Gichaga, Lucy (Regent University/ UMI Dissertation Publishers, 2014)

This study examined the effectiveness of Kenya’s famine early warning information (FEWI) network from 2007 to 2013. The study assessed: presence of collaborative networks (NC), strength of networks (C), organizational ...
Acquisition of Cloud Data Remnants in Android Smart Phones

Mweni, Faith Rehema (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

Smart phones are powerful minicomputers characterized by high performance, large memory capacity and enhanced applications that enable various ways of communication. They are widely used for other purposes besides making ...
Water Level Indicator

Nzioka, Shadrack (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

This project is about water level indicator using raspberry pi. In this project we used led to indicate the different levels and the raspberry pi to display were exactly the level is at in terms of percentages. The simple ...
Motion Detector

Mwangi, Allan; Toti, Alex Nshuti (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

The purpose of this project was to build a motion detector. The main components used were the Arduino microcontroller and the PIR sensor. The project also used an LED and a Piezo buzzer to indicate when motion was detected. ...
Adoption of M-Health and Usability Challenges in M-Health Applications in Kenya: Case of Uzazi Poa M-Health Prototype Application

Kariuki, Eric Gacheru (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

The main objective of this study was to identify factors promoting the adoption of M-health and determine usability challenges in the existing M-health applications in Kenya. Specifically the study aimed at establishing ...
Smoke Alarm

Ashakali, Jivani Alnvaz; Balekaga, Salama A. (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

The main purpose of this Project is to learn the basic of Digital Electronics before ones put them into practice in the real world. This entails learning the basic of Digital Electronics with the use of few pieces of ...
Turning LED on/off using motion sensor

Haria, Nikunj Jayantilal; Orre, Liza Maribor (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

The purpose of this experiment was to obtain a basic knowledge on digital electronics and in turn set the stage to perform the analysis and design of complex digital electronics circuits. It also served as an opportunity ...
Temperature Sensor

Njoroge, Telvin; Lando, Oliver (United States International University - Africa, 2016)

A temperature sensor is a device that reads the temperature of the surrounding and relays the temperature either in degrees Celsius or Kelvin. The LM335 temperature sensor (used in the experiment) gives out the temperature ...
Assessing Factors Influencing Wi-Fi Security Implementations in Nairobi’s Central Business District

Wachira, Janet N. (United States International University - Africa, 2017)

The technology scene in Kenya has seen tremendous growth in recent years. Many citizens own gadgets with internet and wireless access capabilities leading to a heavier online presence. By the end of March 2017, the ...

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