University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions

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    • A Secure Online Voting System Using Digital Signature 

      Kamau, Gideon Kiama (University of Embu, 2019)
      A secure and advanced online voting system using digital signature is a web based voting system. It helps to automate the voting process where it facilitates the running of elections and surveys online. Voters cast their ...

    • Enhancing Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties on Humic Nitisols Using Residue Mulch and Tillage in Kirege, Tharaka-Nithi 

      Omenda, Jane Akoth (University of Embu, 2017)
      Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ...

    • Challenges in Alleviating Water Scarcity in Mutonguni Ward, Kitui County 

      Kithendu, Brigite Maria (University of Embu, 2017)
      Water scarcity have become rampant worldwide especially in ASAL, s due to climate change and increased population where about two billion people live in water scarce areas. Efforts to alleviate water scarcity have born no ...

    • Assessment of Strategies for Coping with Water Scarcity under Smallholder Cropping Systems in Kilome Area, Makueni County 

      Mutisya, Mary Mwende (University of Embu, 2017)
      The issue of water scarcity and its impact on small-holder farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Kenya. With high population geared in rural areas most people depend on agriculture for livelihood. ...

    • Using Fog Water Harvesting As a Source of Water For Domestic Use 

      Kiprop, Ruth Jepkoech (University of Embu, 2017)
      Fog collection is collection of water from fog using large pieces of vertical canvas to make the fog condense into droplets of water and flow down towards a trough below the fog fence. Collection of fog water is a simple ...

    • Benefits Of Indigenous Trees Species for Restoration of Moist Forests, Mt. Kenya 

      Livana, Asila Neville (University of Embu, 2018)
      Natural forests in Kenyan are important national assets that play critical roles in the economy while offering a range of ecological services. The early assault on natural forests involved clearing thousands of hectares ...

    • Wastewater Recycling And Re-Use As Solution To Water Stress In 

      Mwanyumba, Habert (University of Embu, 2017)
      Water stress as defined by the (European environment agency 2014) occurs when the demand for water during a certain period of time exceeds the available amount or poor quality exceeds its use. Water recycling is reusing ...

    • Coping Strategies Addressing Water Shortages in Kiritiri Area in Mbeere Sub-County, Embu County 

      Ndu’ngu, Nyakio Eliud (University of Embu, 2017)
      The study aimed at identifying the appropriate mitigation measures to curb water shortage at Kiritiri area in Mbeere Sub County. The study purposed to identify the causes deteriorating the water resources hence leading to ...

    • Utilization of Rice Husks in Mwea Irragation Scheme 

      Ekom, Ekalale Patrick (University of Embu, 2017)
      Rice production in many regions of the world has resulted in a high influx of organic wastes (husks) to the environments due to dumping and burning. This is because most of the farmers cannot properly make use of these ...

    • Extent of Non-Revenue Water To Water Service Providers in Embu County 

      Shiyayo, Linda (University of Embu, 2017)
      The importance of freshwater resource to man' s survival on earth cannot be over emphasized. It permeates through all aspects of man' s life on earth. From its use as drinking water, for food production, for washing ...

    • Assessing Water Supply Challenges in Kiutune 

      Kimanthi, Stacey Kendi (University of Embu, 2017-04)
      Kenya is a water scarce country. Over time the struggle for water and its resources has increased leading to water shortages and increased tariffs. This is majorly attributed to climate change which has depleted some of ...

    • Web Integrated School Management Information System: Case Study-Mt. Laverna High School 

      Obuya, Aziza (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      The student result management information system was carried out to automate the manual processes of compiling student’s examination results. It was necessitated due to some setbacks in manual result processing. The ...

    • Web Based Tender Evaluation and Quotation Analysis System 

      Murage, James Mwangi (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      This study describes all the features and procedures that were followed to have a fully functional system. Further it naentions all the details of the project how it was developed, its primary requirements, as well as ...

    • School Voting System with Fingerprint Authentication 

      Wambua, Michael Mutisya (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      The proposed online voting system with biometric authentication is an electronic voting system which seeks to make use of the uniqueness of the minutiae of the human fingerprint to further enhance the level of trust and ...

    • Recipe Rating based on Sentiment Analysis 

      Musyoki, Eunice Mbaika (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      With the rapid growth of web technology there is a huge amount of data present in the web for internet users. Such data is mainly from the social media such as facebook, twitter, etc., where millions of people express ...

    • Periodic Censors with Graphical Representation: Case Study- University of Embu 

      Kiburu, Hellen Thogori (University of Embu, 2019)
      The project Periodic Census with graphical representation is a software development project to make it easy for schools to calculate the population of students. This project is meant for implementation of census for the ...

    • Online Class Attendance System 

      Mwasupi, Ali Mwabiti (University of Embu, 2019)
      Class attendance has become an important part for an organization or an institution. Now a day’s classes and institutions sign their attendance using attendance sheets inform of papers. Recording and monitoring of class ...

    • Emergency Alert System 

      Maina, Bobby K. (University of Embu, 2019)
      he emergency alert system is a web application developed due to the rise in insecurity and accidents that can’t be predicted. It allows users to send notification in case of an emergency or panic situation. The users ...

    • Easy Leave Management System 

      Lagat, Jean Jerotich (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      An Easy Leave Management System is a distributed application that was developed to maintain the details of employees working in any organization. The system would maintain information about the personal details of ...

    • Analysis of Patient Records Based on Data Mining 

      Kirui, Edmond Kiprono (University of Embu, 2019-04)
      Data mining refers to the extraction of hidden predictive information from large database which helps in Predicting future trend and behavior thereby helping management make knowledge driven decisions. Patient records ...