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Deception in advertising: a case study of fruit juices in the local Kenyan market
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Deception in advertising is an ongoing moral, and in some cases, controversial issue. What may appear to be a harmless advertisement to one person or group may be very misleading to another. With the increase in technology ...
The study of pavement design of Nairobi-Thika highway
(2012)
Highways (Roads) perform a very useful role in meeting the strategic and developmental requirements, accelerating all round development. Technological progress in road construction technology has kept pace with rapid changes ...
Analysis of changing positions and interests of stakeholders:
(2010)
One of the key landmarks in the process of slum upgrading in Kenya is the implementation
of the Soweto East pilot project. The project is one of the many projects envisioned in the
Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP). ...
An examination of the impacts of the 2005/2006 policy review on densification of low density residential estates in Nairobi:A case study of kileleshwa estate
(2010)
Densification of low density residential areas is practiced worldwide to counter the outward spread of cities and to offset the negative effects caused by this spread. Some of the negative effects include; air pollution ...
Multi-criteria based selection of fibre optic Internet- based business location: A case study of Nairobi central business district
(2010)
of a spatial nature, has been in use for more than 30 years. Initial use was limited to small
groups within individual agencies working on very specific projects of limited scope. In
the last decade, locating business ...
A study of household electricity demand and consumption patterns in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
The study set out to generate baseline data and information through the analysis of secondary data available from Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd (KPLC) for domestic consumers of electricity in a Nairobi residential ...
3D Modelling For Geotechnical Investigation
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Soil has very important functions such as to support buildings, railway lines, pipelines,
dams and roads. However, good site characterisation or accurate geotechnical
investigations will enhance a good design of the ...
The Extent to which the Housing Environment is a Contributor to Child Morbidity in Nairobi and its Policy Implications
(2010)
Provision of adequate housing is a major challenge in many urban areas of the developing countries. In Kenya, the housing problem in major cities is exacerbated by rapid growth of the urban population without the corresponding ...
Moderating factors in adoption of mobile Financial services in kenya
(2013)
Rapid growth of mobile financial services in Kenya is transforming how consumers access financial services. This research uses a technology acceptance model known as the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology ...
Cost comparison of concrete versus flexible pavement designs for steep to rolling sections along A104 road (Nakuru - Eldoret)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The thesis seeks to find out the better option between concrete and flexible pavement in cost savings and service provision over a design period of time for the steep to rolling sections of road AI04 (Nakuru - Eldoret) ...