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Assessment of Effects of Sub-catchment Governance on Management of Water Resources: - a Case of Rwamuthambi Sub-catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Degradation of sub catchments has been a major global challenge. Kenya has experienced a similar situation in spite of water sector reforms of 2002 that assigned every wetland to a sub catchment, separated water service ... -
An Assessment of Effluent Management Facilities in Motor Vehicle Garages in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study assessed effluent management facilities in selected motor vehicle garages in Nairobi. A sample size of 32 garages (10 corporate and 22 independent) were selected using simple random sampling method. Data was ... -
Assessment of electrical energy demand and the potential for solar water heating –
(Department of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, 2012)In Kenya, there is high dependence on hydroelectric power which over the years has become very unreliable especially due to many blackouts and high cost. During the dry seasons the water level in the dams is very low leading ... -
Assessment of electrical safety in the operating room As practised by the anesthesia practitioners at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Objective - To assess the practices on electrical safety in the operating room by the anesthesia practitioners at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) during anesthesia and surgery Setting - Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
An Assessment of Electronic Government in Kenya - A Case Study of the Civil Registration Department of Kenya
(School of Computing and Informatics, 2003)In recent years there has been an increasing focus in many countries on the concept of electronic government, commonly referred as e-government. Many countries see it as a central component of efforts to "modernize" or ... -
Assessment of Elemental Content and Associated Radiological Exposure in Sand Beds of Tiva River, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The geological structure of the river Tiva basin in Kitui County indicates heavy mineral sands like zircon, ilmenite, and hematite, associated with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) from primordial radionuclides ... -
An Assessment Of Employee Communication Strategies Used To Communicate To An Expansive Workforce In Public Universities: The Case Of The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)This study undertook to assess employee communication strategies used to address an expansive workforce in public universities using the University of Nairobi as a case of reference. The research findings reflected various ... -
An assessment of energy cost saving a cement grinding plant case study
(School of engineering department of geospacial and space technology, 2010)The production of cement is an energy-intensive process. The cost of energy as part of the total production costs in the cement industry is significant and warrants attention to energy efficiency to improve the bottom ... -
Assessment Of Energy Potential Of Biogas From Ongata Rongai Slaughter House
(University of Nairobi, 2015-01)This study focused on quantifying the amount of waste generated at Ongata Rongai slaughterhouse in order to identify a better way of disposal. Generation of biogas was explored in the study in relation to meeting the cooking ... -
Assessment of energy use at a liquid carbon dioxide production plant
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Energy acquisition and use have been of increasing concern. This being a valuable resource, many people are looking at it with a view of either reducing overall energy used or improving efficiency. An assessment of energy ... -
An assessment of environmental impacts of plant invasive species on Mulanje mountain forest reserve (MMFR) in southern Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)n environmental impact assessment of woody plant invasive species was conducted on Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in Malawi where plant invasive species are regarded as the second largest threat to conservation of ... -
An assessment of environmental management in the export processing zones, Kenya, A case study of some selected enterprises
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2013)This research sought to carry out an assessment of environmental management within the Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya, using some enterprises as a case study. The specific objectives were to investigate whether ... -
An Assessment of Environmental Sustainability Practices in Construction Industry. A Case Study of Tilisi Development Project Site, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Construction industry in many developing countries continues to be a key pillar of economic development. In Kenya, the industry contributes to gross domestic product and creation of employment. Even with these contributions, ... -
Assessment of Equity in Property Taxation in Nairobi City- Case Study of Residential Properties in Buruburu, Kilimani and Riruta
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research examines equity in local government property taxation in Kenya with Nairobi City as the case study area. Urban areas in Kenya are growing both in population and in physical extent. This rapid urbanisation ... -
Assessment of Expenditure and Budget Impact Analysis of Post-kidney Transplant Care at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background In Kenya, the Ministry of Health reported that 4 million Kenyans have chronic kidney disease with a significant proportion of this population progressing to kidney failure. In the event that kidneys fail, ... -
Assessment of facility readiness to provice quality delivery services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study focused on structural and process factors associated with the readiness of Kenyan health facilities to provide quality and appropriate care to mothers during delivery; and the extent to which clients perceive ... -
Assessment Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Environmental Management Systems (Iso 14001). A Case Study Of Parastatals Under The Ministry Of Environment And Forestry, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The rising need for both private and public institutions to enhance environmental conservation has led to development of various environmental related management tools such as EMS based on the ISO 14001 standard. The ... -
An Assessment Of Factors Affecting Consumer Awareness Of Dairy Goat Products In Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)