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Urban informality in planned neighbourhoods A case of home based enterprises in Buru-buru estate in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
This research focuses on informal sector activities in planned neighbourhood. Using
Buru-Buru as a case study, the research interrogates the nature and types of informal
sector activities in planned neighbourhoods, their ...
Energy status in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
South Sudan has a problem for lack of equitable and reliable energy source for power supply. The major source of electricity in South Sudan is thermal using diesel-fired generators. 83% of South Sudan is rural and uses, ...
Sharing The Burden Of Solid Waste On Society: An Assessment Of Environmental Equity At Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08)
While all members of society often appreciate and enjoy environmental improvements of civilization, a growing body of evidence reveals that environmental problems of human civilization are not borne equally by various ...
Land cover changes and landslide occurrence: a case of Tirap division in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Landslides are described as downward movement of soil and rocks resulting from naturally
occurring vibrations, earthquakes, changes in water content, removal of lateral support, loading
with weight and weathering or human ...
Wind Data Logging and Validation Using Telecommunication Base Station Infrastructure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Meteorological stations form the basic units for the existing wind monitoring network in Kenya. Siting of a typical Greenfield mobile telecommunication Base Station (BS) has traditionally followed similar principles to ...
Web-based mapping of water supply in low income urban areas: a case study of Westlands District of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)
Water supply in low income urban areas is a huge challenge in many towns in Kenya. The nature and location of the areas presents a big challenge to water service providers as most of these areas are not planned and therefore ...
Community policing as a crime prevention management strategy in Makina Village, Kibera, City of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study focused on community policing as a strategy where community collaborates with security agencies to reduce and prevent criminal activities. The objectives were to establish the implementation approaches; identify ...
The impact of design parameters on energy consumption in office buildings in Nairobi
(2010)
The prime objective of this study is to investigate the
impact of design parameters on energy consumption in office
buildings. The study is restricted to office buildings
found in the Nairobi Central Business District. ...
Spatial prediction of Soil physical properties using Infrared Spectroscopy and GIS
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Soil physical properties include soil consistency limits and soil aggregate stability indices. These properties have influence on the soil agronomic characteristics as well as management of watershed hydrology, civil ...
Developement of a Cadastral land dispute classification model using Geographical data modelling
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Land disputes undermine human dignity globally through their direct contribution to; food insecurity, environmental degradation, informal settlements, and the swelling numbers of displaced persons and the homeless. In spite ...