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Pedotransfer functions for saturated hydraulic conductivity for surface runoff modeling
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The study involved development of pedotransfer functions (PTFs) for determining saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) used in surface flow prediction. This preceded evaluation of existing PTFs for Ks in flow simulation. ...
Study of the management of Local Authority Housing Estates in Kenya with special reference to Mombasa, Kisumu and Thika Muncipal Councils
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)
This thesis constitutes a study of the management
of local authority housing estates in Kenya with
particular reference to Mombasa, Kisumu and Thika
Municipal councils. The study is not a comparison of
the various ...
Sequencing Batch Reactor In Treatment Of Slaughterhouse Effluent
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Slaughterhouse wastewaters are difficult to treat because of high concentration
of organic matter, nutrients and suspended solids. These materials are readily
biodegradable in the environment, resulting in degradation ...
Promoting "bottom up" rural development in a traditionally "bottom down" development paradigm: the African dilema
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
The Terrorfic City
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Urban terror is increasingly becoming a normal phenomenon in modern day cities. Its
impact is creating changes in building designs and urban form and in essence altering
city life. It is well known that the city has ...
Impacts Of Urban Agriculture On Physical Infrastructure In The Informal Settlements Case Study Of Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Urban Agriculture has been viewed as a sound coping strategy in the face of dwindling food security, economic upheavals, civil strife and unprecedented population growth within many urban centers in the world. The state ...
Effects Of Rapid Urbanisation On Access To Adequate Housing In Kakamega Town
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The study examine the consequences of urbanization on access to adequate housing in Kakamega town through evaluation of data collected from low income, middle income and high income earners residents to give a clear picture ...
Radiological hazard assessment and investigation of heavy minerals of economic importance in Mwita Syano river bed sands.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Heavy minerals are important economic resources as they are useful in many industrial
applications such as manufacturing of tiles and pigments. Even though heavy minerals
are of great value, studies have shown that some ...
An assessment of the provision of water services to informal settlements in nyeri municipality urban locations.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The main aim of the study was to examine water provision in informal settlements in Nyeri town. The objectives of the study were; to identify the current water sources in Nyeri‟s informal settlements, assess the current ...
Community participation in sustainable urban infrastructural and environmental planning: A Case study of Voi town.
(University Of Nairobi, 1994-08)
Roads, water and sanitation are among the most important
infrastructural packages which form the environment.
Improved environment in urban areas depends among other
things on the provision, utilization and maintenance ...