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An Investigation of Energy Efficiency and Occupancy Levels of Glass-cladded and Bio-climatically Designed Buildings; - a Case of CBD, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Today, buildings are thought to require more than 50% of the total energy consumed worldwide. Energy-efficient building design depends on a choice of suitable methods that are compatible with the local climate. The two ... -
An Investigation Of Factors Contributing To Failure Of Local Authorities To Meet Financial Obligations: A Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi Estates Funded By National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs. Governments are obligated to make provisions for the satisfaction of this need, in conjunction with the private sector. In spite of efforts usually made, the demand for ... -
Investigation of Feed Dynamics Using the Radiotracer Residence Time Distribution Method and Metastable Techenetium-99: a Case Study of Clinker Milling at National Cement Company, Athi River
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Kenya, cement is a key ingredient in the built and construction industry and in 2017, its production contributed to 5.8% of GDP. In general, cement production is energy intensive and costly. Currently, National Cement ... -
An investigation of impact of cash flow management on small and medium enterprise construction firms.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-08)The challenge of cash flow for small contractors is well documented. Besides management related challenges, lack of capital, limited access to credit, payment delays and lack of proper regulatory framework has bedeviled ... -
An Investigation of influences of socio-economic and environmental factors on health: A Case study of Makongeni Location, Nakuru District
(University of Nairobi, 1993-06)Health development is a social issue of pressing importance especially in the African setting. In recognition of the fact that health and development cannot be separated, the heads of state of the organization of Africa ... -
An Investigation Of Low Temperature Plasma Environment Effect On The Content Of Polyphenols During Manufacture Of Kenyan Tea
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-07)Low Temperature Nitrogen Plasma (LTNP) was used to process green tealeaf to study its effect on the Polyphenol content in Made Tea. This was carried out using fresh green tea leaves that was collected on different days ... -
An investigation of mortgage financing strategies in residential property investments in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)Residential Mortgage Financing in Kenya has been pegged to the performance of the economy. The key determinants or index' of the performance by the mortgage financing companies (MFC) -like Housing Finance Company of Kenya ... -
Investigation of Natural Diatomite Sorption Properties for Application in Radioactive Waste Management
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study has focused on characterizing diatomite samples from the Kariandusi Mining area, Kenya, for its possible application as a low-cost sorbent for radioactive ions of Ba, Co and Zn. The analysis of the chemical ... -
Investigation of planning challenges on open spaces in slums
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An Investigation Of The Causes Of Accidents And Health Hazards On Construction Sites And Their Management In Kenya (Case Study Of Nairobi County)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Construction industry is an important part of the economy in most countries; often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. Typically, construction industry contributes significantly to gross ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (Nca) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the National Construction Authority (NCA) in Curbing Malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The research done was aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the NCA in curbing construction malpractices in the Kenyan Construction Industry. The main study objective was to establish whether the NCA has reduced ... -
Investigation of the effects of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) on the engineering properties of red coffee soil for sub - grade
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Traditionally, rice husk has been considered a waste material and has generally been disposed off by damping or burning, although some has been used as low grade fuel. However, when burned, th e resulting Rice Husk ... -
An Investigation of the Fatigue Properties of the Aluminium-copper Alloy 2014
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Investigating fatigue properties is very important to researchers since the knowledge of the fatigue life is required in both design and predicting the life of aircraft and other structural materials. Through experimental ... -
An investigation of the impact of animated cartoons on children in Nairobi
(School of the Arts and Design, University of Nairobi, 2006)This thesis is about cartoon-consumer relationship in an effort to discover the impacts of animated cartoons on children in Nairobi. It is hoped that the findings and conclusions herein will help generate cartoons that can ... -
Investigation of the Performance of Pavement Founded on Reinforced Earth Sections Along Outer Ring Road, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urbanization in Nairobi city has resulted to increase in traffic demand exerting more pressure on the existing transport infrastructure. Outer ring road which is a critical artery within the city was improved to dual ... -
Investigation of the viability of a solar water heating system when used as a replacement of an instant electrical water heating system
(University of Nairobi, 2016-01)This study focused on investigating the viability of replacing an electric instant shower system at a hotel located in Thika with a passive solar water heating system. The study involved quantifying the average daily hot ... -
An investigation of urban sprawl within Kampala.-entebbe corridor
(Department of urban and regional planning University of nairobi, 1976)Urban sprawl is a common phenomenon associated with most towns in many parts of the world. Thus, Ugandan towns are not unique in this respect. The thesis therefore sets out to investigate the existence and extent of ... -
Investigation of welding quality in the Kenyan informal sector (“Juakali-sector”)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Welding is a joining method extensively used in fabrications and repairs of most metallic items. In Kenya most of the repairs are done in the unregulated “Juakali” industry by the manual shielded-metal-arc-welding ...