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Lease and licence administration by a public corporation in Kenya: the case of Kenya railways corporation
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1997)This thesis investigates the problems inherent in the landlord and tenant relationship that arise once land has been leased or a licence issued. It focuses on public administration of land because large tracts of land ... -
Length of journey and choice of mode of travel to work - A Case study of Dar-es-salaam city.
(University of Nairobi, 1976-06)Journey to work la the major aspect in transportation planning in Urban areas since all major transportation and traffic problems occur during peak periods. These problems namely delays congestion and accidents, affects ... -
Level Of Provision And Usability Of Non-Motorized Transport Infrastructure Along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Non Motorised Transport (NMT) is an integral part of the transport system whether in the urban or the rural setting. NMT is typically a part of every trip made. Everyone uses it at some point in their trip for instance, ... -
Liberalized agricultural markets and their impact on human welfare in Koibarak location, Marakwet district Kenya
(Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, 1998)The primary objective of the study was to assess the impact of liberalized agricultural markets on human welfare in Koibarak Location, Marakwet District, Kenya. And its secondary objective was to examine other factors ... -
Lime stabilised murram as a building material in Kenya
(1992)In Kenya soil is the basic house construction material for low-income groups. However, its lack of durability and low strength, are limi ting factors to its use. The aim of the current research programme was to establish, ... -
Local participation in tourism in Igembe area, Meru district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1988)The study examines the nature and level of participation in tourism in Igembe area of Meru District. It is based on the realization that effective tourism would be founded on greater participation of people and organizations ... -
Location, structure and impact of the manufacturing industries: a study of Nyanza Province, Kenya
(Arts, 1984)This study aims at a broad examination and evaluation of three aspects of the manufacturing and supporting service industries in Nyanza Province , of Kenya. These are: location, structure and the impact of industries ... -
Loss reduction and voltage profile improvement by optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation (DG) using a hybrid of genetic algorithm (GA) and improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Though several algorithms for optimizing DG location and size in a power system network with the aim of reducing system power losses and improving voltage profile have already been proposed, they still suffer from several ... -
Low - income housing finance systems in Kenya: Lessons from Nairobi
(1989)The UNCHS (HABITAT) goal of providing decent shelter for all by the year 2000, appears quite a high one, given the current trends of poor economic performances, especially in the developing world. It is only ten years to ... -
The LRC at the Catholic university of Eastern Africa
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Maintenance information management the role of management information systems
(Department of Building Economics and Management, 1995)The construction industry plays a leading role in the development of any country by producing investment goods. These provide habitats for activities, economic or otherwise, in which people are engaged. They are aimed ... -
Maintenance management of commercial buildings within the central business District in Nairobi: a survey of Moktar Daddah street.
(Department of Econimics, University of Nairobi, 2002)Maintenance of property and related infrastructure is a very important aspect of property management. More so, it is more important within the Central businesses district, which is such an important area of any city or ... -
Maintenance Management Of Green Buildings In Nairobi County
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estates And Construction Management, 2013)management of maintenance works. Green buildings significantly differ from conventional buildings in many aspects from design, materials used, equipment and maintenance requirements. The maintenance management practices ... -
Maintenance management of industrial Real estates in Kenya: case study British American Tobacco Kenya
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1998-08)This report constitutes a study of maintenance management of industrial real estates in Kenya using British American Tobacco Kenya as a case study. The study covers maintenance management practices and points out some ... -
The Maintenance management of sanitary facilities in local authority health centres in Nairobi
(Department of Building Economics and Management, University of Nairobi, 2005-07)Most local authority health centers in Kenya, within Nairobi experience numerous maintenance management problems. As a result of these problems and the non application of the established principles of maintenance management ... -
Management And Agency In The Urban Real Property Market In Kenya. Shaker Verlag, Aachen, Germany.
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Management of Informal Traders in the Public Spaces: a Case Study of Megenagna Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to analyze the informal economic activities that are taking place around Megenagna Square of Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia. The goal of the study was to investigate the spatial challenges linked ... -
Management Of Listed Historical Buildings In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The Kenya Government Policy on sustainable use of both natural and man-made resources is still at its infancy stage. It is therefore no wonder that a number of historic properties are faced with dilapidation. The management ... -
Management of natural resources by small scale farmers: A Case study of agricultural land in Central Division of Machakos District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Most development undertaking in Kenya focuses on rural areas. A significant segment of Kenyans in these areas derive their livelihood directly from land where agricultural related activities dominant. Land use policies ... -
Management of of semi-public, private and public housing estates in Nairobi Case study: Kenya pipeline company, Kenya Breweries limited and Ministry of public works
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1990-11)This thesis is an attempt to impress on institutions owning housing estates for their employees the importance of good estate management practices not only for preservation of the already inadequate national housing ...