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Application of Geophysical Exploration Methods in Mapping Gold Mineralisation Zones. Case Study: Makina Prospect in the Busia-kakamega Greenstone Belt, S.e. Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The geophysical survey exploration programme in Makina was done as a follow up on gold in soil geochemical anomalies delineated by Mayfox Mining Company. The survey grid covered an area of approximately 10 square kilometers. ... -
Application of Geospatial Technologies in Identification of Optimal Groundwater Yield Locations Case Study: Woqooyi Galbeed Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Groundwater is one of the most important resources on the globe and it is reducing rapidly. Consequently, there is a need for identification of potential groundwater zones. The use of conventional geophysical techniques ... -
Application of GIS and remote sensing in land use zoning: case study: Turkana County
(2014)Turkana County is a County in Kenya which spans 71,597.8 km² making it the largest County in Kenya and has a population of approximately 855,399 (Government of Kenya, 2010). It is bordered by the countries of Uganda to ... -
Application of Gis and Remote Sensing Methods in Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection, a Case Study of Kisumu East
(university of nairobi, 2022)Global population is on a steady rise and this is manifested in the rate of urban growth worldwide. The effect cannot be ignored as it results in unplanned development. In order to plan for a rapidly growing population, ... -
Application of GIS in developing flood rescue routes a case study of Nyando District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The devastation and damages caused by floods in terms of loss of property, livestock, infrastructure and human life in Nyando District is now a known repeated sequence in the basic information of Kenyans and the whole ... -
Application of GIS in Mediating Traffic Congestion in Central Business Districts. A Case of Nairobi County CBD
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Geo-information technology has been integrated with various sectors of development to help achieve sustainability and improve the delivery of services and smooth operation of activities within the economy. However, considering ... -
Application of Gis in Physical and Land Use Planning: Case Study: Gatundu Town
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Physical planning is a key tool that guides development within a local area, nationally, and globally. It is through physical planning that land uses are organized in an orderly and effective manner to achieve compatibility ... -
Application of GIS in physical planning: Case study: Part of Mwingi town
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research deals with the application of GIS in physical planning where the case study is part of Mwingi Town in Kitui County. Mwingi Town has grown in uncontrolled manner with all sorts of planning problems such as: ... -
Application of Gis in Road Classification Case Study: Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021-07)Effective infrastructure is a key precondition for sustainable national economic and social growth. Roads play a significant role in economic development. Understanding the global road classification characteristics could ... -
Application of GIS to the administration of bursary in Technical Training Institutes in Kenya. Case study: Kitale Technical Training Institute
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)When the Government realized that growing poverty levels had affected about 46% of Kenyan households, thereby affecting their ability to afford fees, it introduced a bursary scheme for tertiary technical training institutes ... -
Application of Gis-based Analytical Hierarchy Process (Ahp) in Identifying Suitable Areas for Urban Development. Case Study: Trans-nzoia County.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The world is undergoing rapid urbanization. In the developing world, Africa has the highest urbanization rate. Kenya is among the leading African countries with high urbanization rates as evidenced by the increasing urban ... -
Application of google earth in refugee camp management
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Good camp management is essential to ensure that the rights and needs of displaced people living in a camp, refugee or internally displaced, are guaranteed and adhered to. Camp management includes a variety of tasks in ... -
Application of GPS and GIS in dairy livestock management:
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2008)Dairy farming plays an important part in Kenya’s economy. Any activities contributing to itsimprovement can only improve the livelihoods of its dependents. Proper record keeping isa prerequisite for improvement in management, ... -
The application of information technology in commercial property management in Nairobi
(School of built environment, 2004)In this information age, the global real property industry like other industries is adopting information technology in its various forms at a fast pace. This form of technology has brought about advantages of speed, ... -
The application of information technology in commercial property management in Nairobi: a comparative case study approach
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In this information age, the global real property industry like other industries is adopting information technology in its various forms at a fast pace. This form of technology has brought about advantages of speed, ... -
The application of information technology in real estate firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Information Technology is now being viewed as an organizational core competency that is necessary for organizations to survive and prosper in rapidly-changing, competitive, business environments. Today, the real estate ... -
The application of IWRM principles in Kerarapon water project, Ngong, Kajiado district.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Kajiado District about 25km from Nairobi City. The water scheme covers an area of 3.7 km² and supplies water to the area’s residents for domestic and livestock use. A central challenge facing the area has been the ... -
Application of multiple regression analysis (MRA) in the Valuation of used motor vehicles. A case study of used saloon cars.
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-07)Valuation approaches used by motor vehicle valuers are highly dependent on the subjective judgement of the valuer in arriving at motor car values. This is a major cause of value variability and disparities among valuers ... -
Application of patterns in interior design: case study of Nairobi Serena hotel
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 2006)This thesis attempts to unveil that conscious use of patterns in interior environment can make a more effective and successful business success in the hotels and hospitality industry.The researcher uses Nairobi Serena ... -
Application of the ujamaa concept in the planning of urban neighbourhoods.
(1978)The problems that are associated with urban life are basically those of lack of housing, unemployment and inadequacy in the supply and distribution of the essential facilities and service to match the town population. ...