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Improving the role of rural-based women's groups in rural development: a case study of central aAego location Siaya - district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1992)Rural development is necessary in Third World Countries because the majority of their population are the rural dwellers.The Kenyan Government therefore, has used various strategies since its independence as shown by ... -
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
Improving Thermal Performance Of Commercial Buildings In Nairobi Cbd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Retrofitting of existing buildings offers significant opportunities for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This is being considered as one of main approaches to achieving sustainability in the built ... -
In-migration process and Its implications on the planning of housing for the low-income groups in Homa Bay town, South Nyanza District
(University Of Nairobi, 1979)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the implications which the process of in-migration had on the provision of planned low-cost housing in HamaBay town. In order to realize this objective, it was ... -
In-pipe hydropower potential: case of Nairobi city water and sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2017-04)There exists hydropower potential in gravity-fedwater supply systems. This power can be harnessed by installing in-pipe turbines without the costs and environmental impacts associated with ... -
Inadequacy of production of building materials in Kenya
(Department of Building Ecunomics & Management, University of Nairobi, 1991-06)Many construction industries in developing countries are said to experience serious difficulties in - their operations, with inadequate supply of building materials ranking high in the list of ills. In Kenya. over the ... -
Incompressible aerodynamiic performance of aerofoil blades of various configurations
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1993)Plow over can~ered aerofoils with thickness to chord ratios of 10.82%,12.99%,16.24%, and 18.5690 were numerically modelled using k-w method for boundary layer flows. The aerofoils were of 5?o, 6% and 7% camber ... -
Incorporating Biophilic Design as a Therapeutic Element in Malls in Nairobi-A Case Study of the Karen Area
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines the use of biophilic design in malls in Nairobi's Karen area. According to a growing body of research, implementing biophilic design into the built environment significantly improves people's entire ... -
Indigenous Construction Business Financing a Case Study of National Construction Corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Construction business requiresmore than more additional funds. With some training, especially in the management of business, the construction businessmen could raise enough funds internally so that the need for external ... -
Industrial real estate management in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1995)The study looks into the Estate Management of industrial real estate in Kenya. Estate Management is the skill of organizing or running the real estate property by using the available resources to ensure that the real ... -
Industrial relations in the building industry in Kenya: a case study of construction firms Undertaking public projects
(Department of Building Economics and Management: University of Nairobi, 1992)This study is an attempt to impress on building contractors and all those involved in the implementation of building projects the relevance and importance of good industrial relations on building sites. This is achieved ... -
Industrial trade school
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)The idea of an industrial trade school stems from the countrywide lack of skilled manpower and adequate institutions for their training and the need to have more comprehensive schools whose graduates are adaptable to ... -
Industrial training and vocational centre - Nairobi
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1975)The need for increased outputs of skilled man-power in a developing country like Kenya, cannot be overstressed. This document attempts to look into this need with regards to training for middle level industrial man-power ... -
Industrial Training in Kenya A Case Study on Skilling for Building Trades in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of The Built Environment, 2013)Building industry plays a vital role in the economic growth and development of Kenya, both through its products and the employment created in the construction processes. The TVET Act (ROK, 2013) is a major policy initiative ... -
The industrialisation of the Kwale District, Kenya
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Industrialization of Athi River town
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The central theme of this study is to investiagate which factors have been responsible for the current rate of industrialization in At.h i River town and the socio-economic effects of these industries. Although Athi ... -
The influence of architectural design parameters on the maintenance costs of building services of office buildings in the city of Nairobi
(School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi, 1990)This is a study of office building design and maintenance cost of building services in an urban setting. The hypothesis of this study is that architectural design parameters have an influence on maintenance costs. Ithas ... -
The influence of architectural form on the subsequent running costs of office buildings in the Central Business District of Nairobi-Kenya
(School of the building Management, University of Nairobi, 1996)This is a study of form of office buildings in relation to their subsequent running costs in an urban setting. The key issue in this study is how the form perceived at the planning stage of the building facilitates the ... -
Influence of building design on running costs of lighting in office buildings. (case study: Nairobi central business district)
(University of Nairobi, 2008-07)This is a study of office building design and running costs of lighting in an urban setting. The hypothesis of this study is that architectural design parameters have an influence on running costs of lighting. It has been ... -
Influence Of Fire Disasters On Mitigation And Preparedness In Commercial Premises In Kenya; A Survey Study Of Kisumu CBD
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estate And Construction Management, 2013)Fire has been quite critical in the daily life of mankind from time immemorial. Traditionally fire was used in landscape modification such as coppicing basket materials, clearing bush for ease of travel and hunting, ...