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Factors influencing the form of labour adopted in the construction industry in Kenya: a case of building contractors in Nairobi province
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
It is now widely recognized that construction activity plays a vital role in the process of economic growth and development, both through its products (infrastructure, buildings) and through the employment created in the ...
Management factors influencing performance of women community based organizations funded by Kenya Women Finance Trust in Borabu district-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Management factors have been identified as determinants of performance of women managed Community Based Organization. The CBO managers have therefore a heavy task of leading their respective groups towards achieving their ...
Properties and performance testing of biodiesel from a mixture of jatropha curcas and croton megalocarpus blends
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
The main objective of this project was to study biodiesel production from two local nonedible
plant feedstocks namely Jatropha curcas and Croton megalocarpus. The oil from
the above plant seeds were mechanically extracted ...
Influence of deposit refund system on glass bottle waste management in urban areas: the case of Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The- generation of solid waste has become an increasing environmental and public health problem in the world, but particularly in developing countries. The fast expansion of urban, '' agricultural and industrial activities ...
Non-governmental organizations, strategic management and planning under uncertainity
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
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Phenology of rhizophora mucronata LAMK, avicennia marina (FORSSK.) VIERH. and Sonneratia alba SM in natural and reforested mangrove forests at Gazi Bay, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
This study was conducted at Gazi Bay (4° 25'S, 39° 3' E) in the southern Kenyan coast, 50 km from Mombasa. The aim of the study was to investigate the phenology of three principal mangrove species; Rhizophora mucronata ...
The effect of demographic pressure and land ownership right on soil erosion in Kiambu District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
In Kenya, land degradation due to soil erosion, demographic pressure and in appropriate land use right systems threaten the livelihood of the farmer. The farmers in Kiambu District of central Kenya suffer from erosion in ...
The role of NGOs in enhancing food security: a case study of Ukamba Christian Community Services in Mwingi district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Broadly, this research was aimed at examining the role of Nongovernmental Organization in enhancing food security. Specifically, the study explores the role played by Ukamba Christian Community Services in enhancing food ...
Gruop testing using the modified binomial model and optimal hierachical procedures
(2010-07)
In chapter I of this project, we discuss the concept of group testing. We also give a brief
history of the group testing procedures and the objective of this project.
In chapter II, we discuss the Optimal Dorfman Group ...
Challenges facing service delivery in women empowerment programs in Nyamira District-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Women being the backbone of rural economies in developing countries and specifically in Africa, playa significant role to ensure their families' well being. This is seen in terms of providing food, shelter, health and ...