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Diani Marina: water Recreation
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)The tourist as well as the local people have more desire for recreational facilities, specially water sport. (boating and sailing) This thesis report deals with the development of a Marina at the proposed Ministry of ... -
Diesel Engine Emissions and Performance Characteristics under Cape Chestnut Biofuel
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cape Chestnut oil was procured from Naromoru in central Kenya and processed to biodiesel through transesterification in this study. The purpose of this study was to identify the physical properties and characteristics ... -
Distribution of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediments of Lower River Nzoia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Heavy metals are major pollutants of aquatic systems due to their bio-accumulative nature. Overreliance on agro based farm inputs to improve agricultural yield, discharge of industrial waste and lack of proper sewerage ... -
Distribution of normalized relative strontium in the femur of an adult Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Elemental density has a determinant role in bone mineral disorders like osteoporosis and osteopetrosis. Studies in bone elemental density show that other elements exist in bones besides the predominant element, Ca. Recent ... -
District planning as a strategy for rural development in Kenya. (Siaya district case study).
(Urban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1976)It is the Kenya Government's policy that most of its development· efforts will be directed towards the rural areas where most of the national problems such as poverty, disease, ignorance and unemployment are most acute. ... -
The Dynamics of Culture in an Urban Setting - A Study set in Western Kenya
(School of Architecture and Urban Planning, 1999)Research was undertaken in the region that the research refers to as Western Kenya. This region brings together three cultural groups. In spite of the diversity of the community groups, past research identified development ... -
Economic development as a public purpose in compulsory land acquisition: an investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2009-06)Compulsory acquisition is the power of the state to extinguish or acquire any title or other interest in land for a public purpose, subject to prompt payment of compensation. It is thus used to acquire private properties ... -
Economic- environmental impacts of solar photovoltaics using life cycle assessment: Using a multi-tier framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the start of the new millennium, renewable energy technology has been considered harmless, clean and free in nature, on the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are considered as hostile technology. Accessibility ... -
The economics of off-grid generation versus connection to the national grid: case study for Wajir county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05)It is a well-known fact that electricity is essential for national development and many third world developing economies, have prioritized adequate energy provision to its populace as a key economic pillar. Despite this, ... -
Education For A Modern Integrated Survey Professional: A Model Curriculum With Special Reference To Developing Countries.
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1995) -
"Education,Training And Research For Urban Land Management Practice", In Urban Land Management In Africa.''
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
The effect of inorganic salts on the gasification of biomass in a fluidized bed
(Department of ChemicalEngineering, 1993)The effects of inorganic salts on the yields and distribution of products from air gasificationof biomass in a fluidized bed were investigated. The main objective was to establishconditions for production of ... -
Effect of Chisel Ploughing on Physical and Mechanical Soil Properties: Case of a Clay Soil.
(University of Nairobi, 2018) -
Effect of enhanced coagulation with Calcium Hypochlorite on an Algae Laden Drinking Water Supply
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Algae laden water is difficult to treat since it significantly impacts on finished water quality and treatment plant operations. The primary treatment plant operation issues are encountered in sedimentation since gravitational ... -
The effect of industrial emissions on building materials
(Department of Real Estate & Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Land in an urban area can be put to various uses. However, a problem is bound to arise when incompatible land uses are located together. This work sets out to study the impact that the industries in Shimanzi have had on ... -
The Effect Of Peri-urban Development On The Livelihoods Of Indigenous Households: The Case Of Lower Kiandani Area, Machakos Municipality
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Urban And Regional Planning, 2013)Peri-urbanization and its effect on the livelihoods of agricultural households at the urban periphery has been a global concern owing to the many challenges it presents. Peri-urbanization often leads to declining household ... -
Effect of quantity and frequency of irrigation on growth characteristics and soil water balance of tomatoes in greenhouse: case study of Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was conducted in two greenhouses located at Matinyani Secondary School and Kyondoni Village, Kitui County, Kenya. Variation of tomato crop growth characteristics, yield and soil water content were monitored. These ...