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The relationship between market centres and the growth of rural economies: case study of Kabondo Division/Rachuonyo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Rural-Urban linkages has previously been handled in different perspectives. In this study, we
examined linkages on the basis of the relationship between crop production and market
centres in the growth of rural economies, ...
National Housing Corporation Programmes: The case of kibera housing schemes.
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)
The aim of this research was to explore if the designers'
intentions were met in housing schemes done by the National
Housing Corporation (NHC). The study basically
used NHC housing schemes in Kibera as case studies ...
The Role of Agro-based industries in rural development, A Case study of Nyansiongo Tea Factory in Borabu Division, Nyamira District.
(University of Nairobi,, 2001)
Agriculture continues to play a significant role in rural landscapes hence a basis for rural development. Agro-based industries which thrive on this major rural economic activity are an important aspect in rural development ...
Planning for rural energy: the wood fuel problem in central Kabras location, Kakamega district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Woodfuel is a predominant source of rural domestic energy in African, Asian and South
American countries, whereby the population depend heavily on wood to meet their
basic energy needs. This means that the management and ...
Temperature profiles in a wood packed bed heated by hot combustion gases
(2001)
Axial and radial temperature profiles are presented for the initial sensible heating stage of wood
carbonisation process in a packed bed. These profiles are important in promoting greater understanding of the heat transfer ...
Provision of pedestrian transport facilities in Nairobi city: the case of Jogoo corridor.
(2001)
The influence of the car in the expansion of cities, however. has not satisfied the need for travel
especially in third world/developing nations including Kenya where the majority (over 64%) of
urban dwellers live below ...
Studies of flexible road and airport pavements in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2001)
The study presents results of a long-term study initiated in the late 1960s on flexible pavements in Kenya. It was prompted by the need for continuing research and development of rational design, construction and maintenance ...
Tile impact of small community dams on arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) development. A case study of Gachoka division in Mbeere district
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Gachoka Division of Mbeere District is a semi arid area. Water is scarce in most part of
the division. In 1970, the area was supplied with a piped water but due to
mismanagement, the water supply is no longer functional. ...