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The problem of water shortage in Karai location of Kiambu district
(1988-06)
Water is one of the five basic needs necessary for human life; others being food, shelter, health and education. However water is unique in that it is a chemical from which all life depends and it cannot be substituted in ...
Problems associated with flat roofs as a major concern in the maintenance of government buildings: a case study of public buildings in Nakuru and Eldoret
(1987)
Building roofs have many shapes depending on the
individual choice of the owner or the designer. Among
the many roof shapes available is a flat shape,
though not completely flat. To achieve the flat
shape a designer ...
Local participation in tourism in Igembe area, Meru district
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
The study examines the nature and level of participation
in tourism in Igembe area of Meru District. It is based
on the realization that effective tourism would be founded
on greater participation of people and organizations ...
A Study on the relationship between population growth and land values: A Case study of Kisii District, Kenya (1967-87)
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
The thesis constitutes a study of land values, population
qrowth and the rural land market in Kisii District. It investigates
the nature of the Kisii rural land market, the possible causes of
high land values and whether ...
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 ...
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 ...
A study of vehicular traffic congestion in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)
Vehicular traffic congestion and the delays and frustration involved coupled with the time literally wasted in search of parking are the consequences of extensive ownership and usage of the private automobiles without a ...
A Study of housing problems in a slum area: a Case study of Korogocho slum in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 1988-06)
This study is concerned with the housing problems in a slum area. The study found that the ever increasing housing deficit in Nairobi has promoted the mushrooming of slums and squatter settlements in Nairobi. The housing ...