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Solar distillation for developing countries: an engineering and economic evaluation
(1980)
Good water in sufficient quantities is one of
the most important resources of concern to humanity.
It supports life on earth and determines the pattern
of human development. Unfortunately, most of the
earth's vast ...
Horizontal tube-side condensation of steam in the presence' of a non-condensable gas.
(1980)
An apparatus was constructed for experimental work on condensation of steam-air mixtures in a horizontal tube.The effects of inlet fluid temperature,air mass concentration
and tube diameter on the rate of condensation ...
Population pressure as a factor of rural development in Hamisi District Kakamega District
(University of Nairobi, 1980-11)
Human population in terms of size, composition, distribution, components of growth and other characteristics provide a basic framework for estimating various categories of social, economic and physical planning needs and ...
Constraints to agricultural development and their implications to rural planning: A Case study of Meita Division, South Nyanza District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)
This study was prompted by the low level of agricultural
production and development in Mbita Division in
South Nyanza District. The average net farm income in
the division is only about KShs.I,545 per annum.
This level ...
Planning problems facing small urban centres 'a case study of Limuru town, Kenya
(1980)
The study examines the development problems
facing small urban centres with view of identifying
the critical problems that hinder spatial development.
The study further analyses the factors that constitute
constraints ...
Policy impacts on urban land use patterns in Nairobi Kenya: 1899-1979
(1980)
In the twentieth century; three basic models of city
structure have been accepted by scholars as being representative of land use patterns in most cities of the western world.
These models are (1) the Concentric Zone ...
The relationship between industrial site location and employees place of residence. A case study of Kampala.
(University of Nairobi,, 1980-06)
Industrial sites and residential areas are major Lend using in
any urban setting. Industrial sites do bear a lot of relationship
within themselves as well as with other urban land-uses. The relationship
between industrial ...
The Problems facing small urban centres in physical development planning: A Case study of Karatina town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
Every time local authorities in Kenya fail to
execute their duties effectively and efficiently,
shortage of finance is usually given as the reason
accounting for this failure. Another reason, and
which has led to some ...
Traffic congestion on arterial roads in Dar Es Salaam with reference to Morogoro and Bagamoyo roads
(1980)
The problem of traffic congestion being a very predominant
one in most urban centres creates a lot of problems both to
the road users and those concerned with its eradication.
This being the case therefore, this study ...
The Role of Agro-based industries in the Rural Development: A case study of smallholder tea in Kisii District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 1980-06)
This study examines the role of agro-based
industries in rural development with particular
reference to smallholder tea. The study examines
spin-off effects of the industry in the region with
respect to the various ...