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Valuation of forest benefits: The perception of communities adjacent to Mount Kenya Forest
(University Of Nairobi, 2007-11)The purpose of this study was to explore the full range of benefits that Mount Kenya forest provides to the forest-adjacent' communities and the linkage of these benefits to their perception of the value of the forest. A ... -
Valuation of natural resources: a critical examination of economic valuation approaches used in estimating the value of biodiversity.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)Biological diversity' (biodiversity) is an umbrella term used to describe the number, variety and variability of living organisms in a given assemblage. Biodiversity may be described in terms of genes, species and ... -
Valuation of Timber Plantation in Kenya: - a Case Study of Sitoi Tea Estate, Elburgon and Kaptumo.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Highlighting the overall importance of timber plantations linked to job creation, contribution to gross domestic product and environmental sustainability, necessitates a study on wholistic and accurate valuation methods. ... -
Valuation of Up-market Residential Properties in Nairobi-Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 2001)Housing occupies an important position in the Kenyan psyche along with the concept of home ownership. The residential developments and investments attract both institutional, corporate organisations as well as private ... -
The valuation of waterfront properties along the coastline of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1996)The valuation of waterfront properties along the coastline of Kenya Kenya is one of the coastal states that lie in the eastern part of Africa. For a long time now Kenyan valuation practice has been concentrated on ... -
Value management: A tool for cost management in the building industry in Kenya
(Department of Urban and Regional planning, 2009)This research project is an evaluation of the application of value management as a tool for cost management in the building industry in Kenya. The construction industry is a key sector of the economy. It involves large ... -
Variations in Urban Land Delivery Models and Their Implication on the Provision of Infrastructure: a Case of Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban areas emerge from various models in which land is availed. This study is driven by interest that arises from the fact that various studies and literature shows that pre-planned land delivery models incorporate social ... -
Vegetation Indices as Indicators of Drought, a Remote Sensing Perspective: a Case Study of Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Vegetation cover is essential in determining the health of ecosystems and critical in planning and management of environmental and land resources. This study aimed at establishing the correlation between vegetation cover ... -
Vernacular Issues In Built Form: A Case Study Of The Gusii Of Western Kenya
(Urban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1983) -
The village polytechnic progress, prospects and problems, a case study of Nyandarua district
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 1990-04)This project paper gives the overall findings of a study designed to assess the performance of village polytechnics in Nyandarua District in terms of the promotion of rural development, the attitude of trainees to ... -
Voltage stability improvement by construction of parallel transmission lines - Case study – Western Kenya Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An integrated power system in any given economy is anticipated to provide steady and reliable power sufficient for peak loads. Several challenges have been witnessed in diverse power grids, despite research having been ... -
Volunteered geographic information: application to community based policing
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Waste Heat Recovery From Boiler Stack
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Steam is generated in pressured vessels called boilers. The cost to industry to generate steam is substantial, typically up to 40% of total expenditure. In operating the boilers, efforts are made to have and keep the ... -
Waste Minimization Strategies For Sustainable Interior Design
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This thesis project report is based on waste minimization strategies for sustainable interior design. Conventionally, interior design was viewed as a one-dimensional practice which was basically to offer beautiful spaces ... -
Wastewater reclamation by solar distillation
(University of Nairobi, 1978) -
Water allocation assessment: A study of hydrological simulation on Mukurumudzi River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The flow at RGS 3KD06 on 13/03/2013 was estimated at approximately 0.006 m3/s (520 m3/d), which is 53% of the lowest recorded daily flow for March (0.011.28 m3/s, 974 m3/d). The concerns regarding the low flows on the ... -
Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects In Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kisip Project In Kcc Village, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Water and waste water infrastructure service provision is essential for human survival, health and dignity. Human settlements should develop with adequate water and waste water infrastructure services, but in real situation, ... -
Water supply and delivery problems in Kiteta location of Makueni district
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 1994-08)Problems of remoteness, difficulties in obtaining water, maintenance of schemes and unreliability in flow are common issues in water supply systems. Where improved supplies are far or inaccessible to the users, traditional ... -
Water supply projects in Kenya: A guide for practitioners
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Wavelet Based Denoising Methods For Magnetic Resonance Images
(UoN, 2019)Magnetic resonance medical imaging is one of the diagnostic methods used today in cardiograph, mammography and brain tumor analysis as well as many other applications. They are acquired using gradient coil when magnetic ...