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An Inquiry Into the Challenges Facing Arbitration Practice in the Construction Industry in Uganda a Study of Industry Players in Kampala
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study is an inquiry into the challenges facing arbitration practice in the construction
industry in Uganda. Its theme was to determine the extent to which arbitration is used to resolve
construction disputes in the ...
Forest Fire Vulnerability Assessment in the Aberdare Forest Reserve
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Forests, being an important resource in our environment, require intentional conservation. There is an increasing need to protect forests even as the battle for climate change continues. Threats to the existence of these ...
Assessing the Level of Accessibility of Memorial Parks by the Visually Impaired a Case Study of Bomb Blast Memorial Park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The inclusive design was a concept of late Architect Ronald Mace. Inclusivity is all about developing products and environments that can accommodate everybody regardless of their age, gender or ability status. Inclusivity ...
Planning Implications of Urban Heat Island Effect in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Empirically, the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) is a resultant of the reverberation consequences of climate change and urbanization within the built environment where hotter temperatures are acutely experienced in cities ...
Use of Geospatial Technologies in Selecting Suitable Site for Solid Waste Disposal in Kajiado North Constituency – Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Poor solid waste management is among the factors considered as environmental health harzards. One of the ways of managing solid waste in an urban area is by disposing the same at a carefully selected land-fill site in or ...
Assessing Climate Variability in Wajir County Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study is aimed at assessing climate variability on drought in Wajir County using Remote Sensing techniques. Climate variation is one of the factors being assessed with regards to how they affect the drought status of ...
Assessing the Accessibility of the Built Environment to Persons With Reduced Mobility, a Case of Narok Town
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Reduced mobility is part of a normal life cycle that many people likely experience
during some period of their life. It might lead to transient or permanent disability and
usually arises from an accident, old age, carrying ...
Public Space Design Principles for Hot Semi-arid Climates a Case of the Urban Park at Isiolo Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Public spaces define the character of a city and are critical in determining the quality of life in urban areas; however, they face neglect. The situation is worse in hot semi-arid due to climatic restrictions. This study ...
Assessing Sustainability of Urban Growth in Ongata Rongai Town, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The rapid development of urban areas is not only a contributor to the economic growth of developing countries but also a significant driver of environmental change and resource use. Sustainable development of urban areas ...
Using Gis to Assess Sustainability of Urban Development in Kenya’s Emerging Cities: Case Study of Nakuru City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The aim of this study was to assess the sustainability of urban development in Nakuru as one
of Kenya’s emerging cities. The main criteria and sub-criteria used as indicators of Suitability
of Urban Development (SUD) ...