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Groundwater Management Practice in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)
Nairobi County falls in the greater Athi River Catchment. Its groundwater resources lie in
the Nairobi Aquifer Suite (NAS) which is a group of multi-layered aquifers in the volcanic
flows rising from the southern Aberdares, ...
An investigation into the challenges facing implementation of slum upgrading programmes in Kenya: a case study of Manyatta, Kisumu county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The proliferation of slums has become evident in developing countries as the rate of urbanization
increase. This is coupled by the rapid population growth in these countries. However their
economies are not growing in ...
Energy saving opportunities at a food factory
(2015)
A study on energy conservation and recovery measures was conducted at Premier Food
Industries to identify opportunities which would cut down on the overall energy cost. This was
guided by evaluation of energy cost ...
Assessment of Use of GIS Technology in Fire Control Case Study: Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Fire control services are critical services in every society which aim at protecting life and
property. Kenya has experienced fire breakouts in recent years, where property worth millions
of shillings was destroyed and ...
Emerging urban forms in Eastleigh,city of Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The study on emerging urban forms in Eastleigh was conceived in the context of the
rapid unprecedented growth of cities especially in the developing world. Nairobi the
capital of Kenya has undergone transformations. Some ...
Islamic dwelling architecture: the case of Makina in Kibera settlement city of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This thesis looked at effective methods to regenerate dwelling and public spaces in
Kibera slum. Since nowadays many physical and social problems appear in large
housing estates, it is urgent to seek efficient and effective ...
The Challenge Of Sustainable Land Uses In A Rural-urban Fringe: A Case Study Of The Nairobi-kiambu Corridor.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The development of the urban fringes is an inevitable consequence of urbanization
given that as cities continue to grow, urban activities spread outwards in waves
towards the rural areas. The rural-urban fringes of cities ...
An Assessment Of Land Use Conflict In Peri-urban Areas Of Nairobi: A Case Of Drumvale Estate – Ruai
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Conflicts over land use have led to both complex laws and serious disputes in many
societies. Tenure insecurity is a factor in the generation of conflict. In Kenya land use
conflicts has resulted in loss of lives and ...
Investigation of welding quality in the Kenyan informal sector (“Juakali-sector”)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Welding is a joining method extensively used in fabrications and repairs of most metallic
items. In Kenya most of the repairs are done in the unregulated “Juakali” industry by the
manual shielded-metal-arc-welding ...
Hybridization of cooling system of Olkaria ii geothermal power plant: utilization of energy and exergy analysis concepts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Improved energy supply is the main challenge facing most African countries because
energy is fundamental for the sustainable development of all sectors of an economy.
Currently, 65% of the Kenyan population do not have ...