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Environmental Quality, Trade Openness and Economic Growth in Kenya :an Implication of the Environmental Kuznets Curve.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper seeks to examine the applicability of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) in Kenya and the effects of trade openness on the environment for the period 1960-2012. In the study, environmental quality is proxied ... -
Environmental quality: an analysis of the impact of highrise residential developments (A case study of Kileleshwa estate; Nairobi, Kenya)
(Department of real estate and construction management (RECM) University of Nairobi, 2005-07)Increasing the densities of existing residential areas is often seen as a convenient option to address the problem of housing shortage in many urban centres. This is mainly due to the fact that existing neighbourhoods are ... -
Environmental Radiation Dose Rate In The Gold Mining Region Of Lolgorian In Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Exposure to radiation leads to harmful health effects on human beings, either deterministic or stochastic depending on the threshold of the radiation dose. Knowledge on the radiation profile of a particular working environment ... -
Environmental Radiation Exposure Hazard Associated With Coal Deposits Of Mui Basin Block C, Kitui County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Coal is extensively used in the generation of energy, the byproducts of which have profound applications in the building and construction industry and in agriculture. It is no doubt that the exploitation of coal deposits ... -
Environmental Radiation Monitoring Using Thermoluminescence Dosimetry in Kwavonza Area, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Exposure to ionizing radiation can cause health hazards. The annual effective dose from both natural and man-made radiation sources globally is about 3 mSv. Of this dose, 80% (2.4 mSv) comes from natural background radiation, ... -
Environmental Resource Scarcity as a Source of Conflict in the Horn of Africa; a Case Study of the Mau Forest in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research endeavors to establish how environmental scarcity is connected to the conflicts in the Horn of Africa. It is centered on three specific objectives, the first one is to identify the causes of environmental ... -
Environmental risk and socio-economic factors influencing infant and mortalitv in Siaya district: a child case study of Jera sub-location
(Institute of population Studies and research, 1991)The study of infant and child mortality is important in that, its level can be used as a measure of social and economic development of an area. The infant/child mortality rate in Kenya has declined since independence, ... -
Environmental risk factors and under five mortality in Kenya: Analysis of KDHS 2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This paper investigates environmental risk factors as affecting child mortality in Kenya. A duration model framework to capture socio-economic, behavioural and environmental characteristics is constructed. The model is ... -
Environmental Risk Factors of Childhood Mortality in Kenya: Evidence and Policy Implications
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1992)What is the impact of environmental factors on child death? How do these intervening variables operate to bring about exposure and susceptibility to infections and or malnutrition and finally child death? The broad ... -
Environmental scanning practices in Kenyan large manufacturing firms
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2005)This study was designed to document environmental scanning practices in Kenyan large manufacturing firms. The study had two main objectives: 1. To establish the environmental scanning practice (s) in large manufacturing firms ... -
Environmental Scarcity and Trans-boundary Conflicts: the Case of Lake Victoria, 1994 - 2011
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)There has been an upsurge of conflicts between Kenya and Uganda over resources in Lake Victoria, more so due to water as a shared resource. This study therefore intended to establish the root causes of these conflicts, ... -
Environmental Security in National Security: the Case of the Horn of Africa
(University of NairobiInstitute of Develpment Studies, 2013)With the complex dynamics of security in the Horn of Africa, there comes the challenge of addressing security issues in the region by both governments and non-governmental organizations. Environmental security is a highly ... -
Environmental Security in National Security: the Case of the Horn of Africa
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2013)With the complex dynamics of security in the Horn of Africa, there comes the challenge of addressing security issues in the region by both governments and non-governmental organizations. Environmental security is a highly ... -
Environmental simulation of a greenhouse system in Kenya
(Degree of Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering; University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, 2004)Greenhouse systems are becoming important as more Kenyans venture into horticultural farming. The environment of a greenhouse is an important factor that determines the quality of horticultural produce. This study was ... -
Environmental Stress and Conflicts in the Sahel Region: a Case Study of Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Environmental stress and armed conflict in the Sahel region and in particular Mali have been major causes of international concern. They have destabilizing effects on the political, economic, and social aspects of human ... -
Environmental Sustainability Practices In Special Information Organizations In Kenya: The Case Of Kenya Bureau Of Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess environmental sustainability practices in special information organizations in Kenya with special reference to Kenya Bureau of Standards. The specific objectives of the study were to establish ... -
Environmental threshold: its applicability to agricultural land-use planning. A case study of Ng'arua Division, Laikipa District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1990)In the semi -arid and arid lands in Kenya, great structural changes have taken place and are still taking place in regard to agricultural development. This has been brought about by the progressive expansion of agricultural ... -
Environmental transmission pathways for cryptosporidium parvum in urban small holder dairy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2009)A study was carried out to obtain an understanding of the role of environmental transmission pathways for Cryptosporidium parvum from dairy farming households to humans in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi. Household questionnaires ... -
Environmental Uncertainty and Strategy Implementation Within Private Chartered Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategy implementation contributes greatly to business success. However, when strategies are poorly implemented, managers spend more time re aligning these strategies to meet the objective of their business. Many strategies ... -
Environmental, health and safety implications of tobacco production in Malakisi division, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Tobacco has existed since prehistoric times and is now widely grown as a cash crop in developing countries like Kenya. The number of tobacco farmers contracted by tobacco companies in Kenya increased by 67% in the period ...