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Laboratory and field swelling pressures of a black cotton soil
(1988)The swelling pressure of a black cotton soil is investigated :n the project carried out for this thesis. Soil as one of the materials on the earths crust is introduced; its mineralogy and atomic properties are discussed. ... -
Lagos central market precinct
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1990)Majority of Nigerians in the urban areas are involved in trading. Markets therefore form a very important nucleus in the urban life in Nigeria. Due to the realization of the importance of market as a sure and sincere ... -
Land Acquisition For Selected Road Projects In Kenya
(University of Nairobi PressSchool of The Built Environment, 2013)Sustainable development requires Governments to provide public facilities and infrastructure that enhance the interests of the natural environment. An early step in the process of providing such service is the acquisition ... -
Land cover changes and landslide occurrence: a case of Tirap division in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Landslides are described as downward movement of soil and rocks resulting from naturally occurring vibrations, earthquakes, changes in water content, removal of lateral support, loading with weight and weathering or human ... -
Land Fragmentation and Its Effects on Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Kenya: the Case of Banana Farming System of Kisii County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)“The study investigated the phenomenon of land fragmentation and the effects on food and livelihood security in Kenya. The study was set in Bonyanchaire Sub-Location of Kisii County, which has banana farming as a significant ... -
Land readjustment strategy in Slum redevelopment using Gis. Case study: Mzambarauni Slum in Mtwapa, Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The developing world is facing rapid urbanization which has led to the proliferation of slums in most of the urban areas. Many models and strategies have been tried in the attempt to redevelop slums. This study demonstrates ... -
Land Size and Land Use for Sustainable Livelihood Security in Coffee Growing Zones; the Case of Kiganjo Sub-location, Gatundu South Sub-county, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Subdivision of agricultural land is perceived to be a threat to food and livelihoods security in Kenya. It has been related to the decline of the coffee sector in Kenya, which has provoked discussion surrounding possible ... -
Land tenureand economic activity; A critical analysis with a case study Kenya
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Land Use And Management Practices In The Peri-urban Areas Of Kenya, Mutuini Location, Nairobi
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Land Use Appraisal for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Smallholder Tea Zones of Kenya- the Case of Kirangi Sub-location, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Agriculture remains the most vital sector in the economy of Kenya as it contributes the most to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country as well as a very important source of livelihoods to many citizens. Land is a key ... -
Land Use Change And Its Impact On Livelihoods: A Case Study Of Kalokol Division, Turkana County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Land use in Turkana County has been punctuated by radical disruptions, caused by the containment policy during and after the colonial period and recurrent droughts coupled with intertribal conflicts during the post-Independence ... -
Land use changes in the lake Nakuru catchment: implications on environmental planning and management
(University of Nairobi, 2000-08)Lake Nakuru Catchment covers an area estimated at over 1837 square kilometers. It has a fragile ecological system which has increasingly had permanent human settlements locating there over the last one hundred years. Within ... -
Land Use Conflicts and opportunities in a Livestock Market: Case study of Garissa Market
(2014-07)Livestock is a crucial source of financial capital for the rural poor. The arid and semi arid lands are home to nearly 70% of the national herd with an estimated value of Kenya shillings 70 billion. For many, it is the ... -
Land use patterns of Kenyan small towns: A Case study of Meru and Embu towns
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Urbanization in Kenya has been associated with numerous problems such as mass migrations from rural areas to urban areas, lack of proper housing for ever increasing urban population, unemployment, lack of social ... -
Land use strategies for sustainable wetland development and protection: a case study of Yala swamp
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Kenya has a wealth of wetland ecosystems that support diverse and unique habitats. These wetlands provide numerous ecological goods and services but are under tremendous stress due to rapid urbanization, industrialization ... -
Land-use Transformation and Changes in Peri-urban Livelihoods in Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Currently, more than 78% of the global population lives in towns and cities and the trend is likely to continue. Despite the importance of peri-urban areas as food production zone, increase in urban population has subjected ... -
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, ... -
Leveraging Geospatial Technology for Improved Smallholder Farmer Credit Scoring
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A small holder farmer is generally understood to be one that farms on a small piece of land, often taken as 2 ha or less, and largely for subsistence; however, this size threshold varies from country to country, depending ...
