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The Role of Markets in Rural Development-a Case of Funyula Market in Funyula Town, Funyula Sub-county, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Rural markets have had a strong potential that could initiate an increasing growth course, which culminates in continuous and sustainable development. However, instances of poor market integration due to poor polices; and ...
Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability With Wind Energy Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Title: Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability with Wind Energy using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm.
Reg. No: F56/83018/2015.
Renewable energy sources (RES) have become a key area of concern and interest ...
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal
exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a
nomadic lifestyle and ...
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Use For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In The Maize-Tea-Dairy Mixed Farming System: A Case Study Of Bogeche Sub Location In Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study investigates the impact of household land size and use on food and livelihood security in Bogeche sub location, Kisii County. The specific objectives of the study were as follows: to identify the current household ...
Planning for Agro-industries in Rural Communities: the Case of Kinangop Sub-county, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Agro-industries are important vehicles in rural development. They enhance food security and employment creation in off-farm activities, thereby boosting levels of income and government revenue that is generated from the ...
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)
Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ...
The Relationship between Manual Handling Skills and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Masonry-Related Trades: A Case Study of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Musculoskeletal conditions are a major burden on individuals, health systems,
social care systems, with indirect cost being predominant. In Kenya, thousands
of masonry workers incur disorders and injuries at their places ...
The Role of High Voltage Direct Current Technology in Transmission Planning for Renewable Energy Integration: a Case of Wind Energy
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Renewable Energy Integration (REI) to the electrical grid comes with various technical challenges. One of these challenges is the need to upgrade the existing transmission infrastructure given the significant distance ...
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 ...
Application of Geophysical Exploration Methods in Mapping Gold Mineralisation Zones. Case Study: Makina Prospect in the Busia-kakamega Greenstone Belt, S.e. Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The geophysical survey exploration programme in Makina was done as a follow up on gold in soil geochemical anomalies delineated by Mayfox Mining Company. The survey grid covered an area of approximately 10 square kilometers. ...