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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, ...
A conservation ethics for sustainable urban communities in Kenya: Southern Nairobi Integrated River Basin planning and management
(University of Nairobi, 2002-08)
The interaction between natural resources, human development and environmental quality have increasingly exhibited a befitting difficulty the world over. As we begin the 215t century, fresh water resources still remain ...
Planning for non-motorized urban public transport in Kisumu City, the case of boda-boda
(University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)
The significance of the urban transport system lies in their provision of linkages between points
of residence and employment, their contribution to economies of scale and specialization of
urban based activities ...
Planning for sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure services at the suburbs: A case study of Ngundu informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)
Various researches have documented attempts at improving service provision and infrastructure in urban areas. Despite these researches, rapid urban growth coupled with inability of local and central government to provide ...
The need for air-conditioning in high-rise office building(Case study: Nairobi Central Business District)
(University Of Nairobi, 2008-06)
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 ...
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 ...
Maintenance management of commercial buildings within the central business District in Nairobi: a survey of Moktar Daddah street.
(2002)
Maintenance of property and related infrastructure is a very important aspect of property
management. More so, it is more important within the Central businesses district, which
is such an important area of any city or ...
An investigation into factors causing delays in road construction projects in Kenya
(2006)
The majority of road construction projects in Kenya do not get completed within
the initially set targets of time. Project delays frustrate the process of development, have
an immeasurable cost to the society, and also ...
Optimizing cellular phone coverage in dense urban environments using 3d geo-information: A case study of the Nairobi central business district, Kenya
(2009)
Optimal signal coverage of a target area has always been a fundamental issue for cellular network operators. Other issues related to capacity, quality of service and cost efficiency are also rapidly gaining prominence. ...