This paper analyzes the suitability of organic dyes (hibiscus, Solanum nigrum, beetroot and eggplant) that are locally available in East Africa for low-budget dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The natural dyes were ...

A study was done to determine the feasibility of improving bitumen retention of open graded asphalt (OGA) concrete through the use of sisal fiber and a blend of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) ...

Convective heat transfer in a homogeneous fluid flow Reynolds number of order less than 2000 over an immersed axi-symmetrical body with curved surfaces has been investigated. The fluid flow in consideration was unsteady ...

The rise in antibiotic resistance has resulted in decreasing numbers of effective antimicrobial agents available to treat infections caused by multi‐drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. This has necessitated a search for new ...

Project management is critical for successful project development. A crucial responsibility of the project manager is ensuring that the client is certified and the scope of work is of high quality, within the agreed budget ...

The nature of surface runoff and its effects in the watershed can be represented by the application of hydrologic and hydraulic models. In this study, the Geological Streamflow Model (GeoSFM) and the Muskingum Cunge (M-C) ...

Land use/cover change is a major global environmental change issue and projecting these changes is essential for the assessment of environmental impacts. In this study, a combined use of satellite remote sensing, geographic ...

A digital elevation model (DEM) is a 3-D representation of the earth’s topography. Vertical accuracy of a global digital elevation model (GDEM) is necessary for optimal application of satellite-based terrain elevation ...

In the food and beverage industries, ergonomic risk factors, including awkward postures, excessive force, and repetitive tasks, have a significant impact on exacerbating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). ...

Recently, Kenyans have witnessed an increase in incidents of fire where fire has gutting down homes, buildings and factories, with loss of lives and property. Lack of disaster preparedness has remained one of Kenya’s ...