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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 ... -
Effect of transition elements on micro-structure and mechanical properties of secondary Al-7si-mg cast aluminium alloy.
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)A majority of aluminium scrap have differences in chemical composition. Consequently, this makes the quality of recycled cast aluminium alloys to be questionable due to difficulty in chemistry control. This subsquently ... -
The effect' of chamfer angle and size on the stress distributions and stress concentration faci'ors in thick walled cylinders with cross bores under internal pressure
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1995)The stress distributions in a closed ended thick walled cylinder with a chamfered cross bore under internal pressure were investigated. Attention was paid to the region forming the surface of the cross bore. The finite ... -
Effectiveness of Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Manufacturing Industries a Case Study of Nairobi Bottlers Limited
(university of nairobi, 2019)Manufacturing industries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and are vulnerable to its effects. The industries are responsible for some 35% of global electricity use, 20% of CO2 emissions, and 25% of primary resource ... -
Effectiveness of E-development Permit System in the Management of Development Applications and Approvals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Digitization and automation have emerged as preferred solutions to challenges affecting city development management and application processes. Nairobi City County Government is a pioneer in automating development application ... -
Effectiveness of microorganisms in breaking down of hydrocarbons found in effluent discharges from petroleum stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)The study aimed at establishing the potential of using aerobic microbial degradation to treat and reduce volume of hydrocarbon in effluent discharges from petrol stations wastes. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons (HC) ... -
Effectiveness of Microorganisms in Breaking Down of Hydrocarbons Found in Effluent Discharges From Petroleum Stations
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study aimed at establishing the potential of using aerobic microbial degradation to treat and reduce volume of hydrocarbon in effluent discharges from petrol stations wastes. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons (HC) ... -
Effectiveness of the Implementation of Sub-Catchment Management Plan using the WDC Process
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Water resources are of paramount importance in deriving the development of each and every country and support all the sectors of the economy. Various forums have emphasized the need to conserve and protect the water resources ... -
The effectiveness of using public private partnerships(RPPs) to ensure housing delivery in Nairobi metropolitan area
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Effectiveness of Vertically Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings - a Case Study of Radisson Blu Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce a hotel’s energy demand. Hotels being some of the largest energy consumers in Kenya can incorporate solar to save on energy costs. This research suggests the ... -
Effects of agricultural practices on water quality in Riana river catchment in South Western Kenya
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Effects Of Communal And Individual Land Tenure Systems On Land Use And Food Security In Kajiado District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2004)The East African governments have initiated land reform programmes with the objective of creating individualisation of land rights where rules of access, use and transfer are reformulated in order to adapt to rising ... -
The Effects of Informal Urban Sprawl on the Provision of Infrastructure in Makongeni Neighbourhood of Thika Municipality, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Africa, rapid urban growth continues to pose adverse challenges to development planning and management. Previous studies have established that informal urban sprawl is a common phenomenon in Kenya’s urban areas, including ... -
Effects of Integrated National Transport Policy on Transport Service Delivery in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has been grappling with numerous problems associated with informal privatised public transport service. The County City of Nairobi public transit and other urban areas are marred with a lot of negative challenges ... -
Effects of Land Subdivisions to Food Security Case Study: Kaputiei North- Kajiado County
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Effects of land use and land cover dynamics on environmental quality of Nairobi city and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Land use and land cover change is considered one of the major drivers of global change and has significant implications for many international policy issues as well as key element in the current approaches and strategies ...