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A study of knowledge management application in property management in Kenya
(2008)
The business environment is constantly evolving, and this was especially evident in the
late zo" century. The new business environment included changes like globalisation,
increased use of technology, cultural and gender ...
Planning options for housing an ageing population in Nairobi. A case study of Kibera division
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
This is a research study on the planning options for housing the ageing population
in Kibera Division of Nairobi. The "graying" population as they are referred to, is a
phenomenon that has received little attention from ...
Problems associated with flat roofs as a major concern in the maintenance of government buildings: a case study of public buildings in Nakuru and Eldoret
(1987)
Building roofs have many shapes depending on the
individual choice of the owner or the designer. Among
the many roof shapes available is a flat shape,
though not completely flat. To achieve the flat
shape a designer ...
Local participation in tourism in Igembe area, Meru district
(University of Nairobi, 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 ...
Criteria for location of industries in rural settlements: a case study of Kirinyaga district
(University of Nairobi, 1976)
Looking at the criteria used for designating service centres in Kirinyaga District, Kenya, it will be noticed that it has included not only centrality but also aspects of potential for growth, especially raw materials and ...
Community participation in tackling the Rural energy problem: a case study of Woodfuel in Ebutanyi sub-location, Vihiga District, Kenya
(1997-09)
The importance of woodfuel as a traditional source
of energy and its increasing shortage in terms of supply and
demand has made it necessary for a number of scholars to
assess the situation in many parts of the ...
A model of information system for rural development planning at district level: a case study of Laikipia district, Kenya
(1996-10)
The thesis consists of a district case study
conducted in Laikipia, Kenya. The objective is to
construct and demonstrate a district planning information
systems (PIS) model for planning at district level. It is
based ...
An Evaluation of quality management systems at the design stage of construction
(University of Nairobi,, 2009)
"Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the vvise choice of many
alternatives. " -- Willa Foster
Changing ...
Feeder and access roads planning in rural development: A Case study of Busia District, Kenya
(1978)
In Kenya as in other less developed countries, most of the poor
people are found in the rural areas. The rural areas are less
developed than the urban areas, despite the fact that about 90%
of the people live in the ...
The Applicaton of planning standards in low cost - low income urban residential Areas
(University of Nairobi,, 1978-06)
Kenya is experiencing a rapid urbanization growth. The population increase is both in terms of natural growth and rural - urban migration. As long as urban centers continue to offer better facilities, more employment, ...