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Environmental Hoods Collection Work And Children’S Schooling: The Case Of Schooling In Kiambu District
(2007-08)This study examines the link between environmental goods collection and children schooling in Kiambu District. Kenya. The study was carried out against the increasing consensus in the literature on household dependence on ... -
Environmental impact assessment as a device for the protection and management to the environment : a study in comparative perspective
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995)This dissertation is concerned with the role of Environmental Impact Assessment as a device for the management and- protection of the environment. The central theme of the thesis is how to protect and manage the environment ... -
The environmental impact assessment as a means of achieving sustainable development in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2008)This study focuses on the Environmental Impact Assessment as a means of achieving sustainable development in Kenya. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the available environmental management tools used to ... -
An environmental impact assessment of commercial captive breeding of crocodiles
(2007)The increasing deterioration of the natural environment as a direct result of human activities calls for drastic measures to preserve it for the sake of the well being of current and future generations of mankind. These ... -
The Environmental Impact Of China’s Activities In Africa: The Case Of Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This central research sought to address the impact of China‟s development and industrialization activities and its trade with Kenya on the environment from the period between 2001 and 2011. This study found out that first, ... -
Environmental impacts of a burst reservoir: A case study of Kibubuti dam in Kiambu, Kenya
(Department Of Geography, 2005)Dams have made an important and significant contribution to human development, and the benefits derived from them have been considerable. The need to conserve water resources through the construction of dams and reservoirs ... -
Environmental impacts of government land settlement schemes in drylands: the case of Lake Kenyatta settlement scheme, Lamu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Kenyatta Settlement scheme is situated in Mpeketoni Division of Lamu County and was in 1977-1978 to settle the jobless and landless people of Coast and other areas of (GoK 2004). It was implemented through the Kenya-German ... -
Environmental Impacts of Some Scenarios of Land-use Change: a Gis Assisted Assessment of Soil Erosion Hazard in the Mutirithia-kariunga Area of Laikipia District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of geography and Environmental studies, 2000)Characterizing soil erosion hazard and its spatial variability is critical for maintaining user confidence in planning soil- and water- conservation programmes and general land-use management. Predicting the average rates ... -
Environmental Implications of Household Energy Use: a Case of Central Kamagambo Location, Rongo County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The production and consumption of any type of biomass fuel has environmental impacts and it is important to ensure that the exploitation of these fuels is sustainable. This paper investigates the environmental implications ... -
Environmental influence on competitiveness of the horticultural processing industries in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Horticultural Processing Industry has progressively grown over time with increasing number of players. This has increased the competition among the players hence the need to become more competitive. Due to this, the ... -
Environmental problems and human health in urban informal settlements: a case study of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi
(Department of Geography and Environmental Studies,University of Nairobi, 2005-03)Rapid urbanization especially in developing countries coupled with poor economic performance has led to the proliferation of urban informal settlements which currently house 850 million people or approximately one in ... -
Environmental Quality, Trade Openness and Economic Growth in Kenya :an Implication of the Environmental Kuznets Curve.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This paper seeks to examine the applicability of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) in Kenya and the effects of trade openness on the environment for the period 1960-2012. In the study, environmental quality is proxied ... -
Environmental risk and socio-economic factors influencing infant and mortalitv in Siaya district: a child case study of Jera sub-location
(Institute of population Studies and research, 1991)The study of infant and child mortality is important in that, its level can be used as a measure of social and economic development of an area. The infant/child mortality rate in Kenya has declined since independence, ... -
Environmental risk factors and under five mortality in Kenya: Analysis of KDHS 2008
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This paper investigates environmental risk factors as affecting child mortality in Kenya. A duration model framework to capture socio-economic, behavioural and environmental characteristics is constructed. The model is ... -
Environmental Risk Factors of Childhood Mortality in Kenya: Evidence and Policy Implications
(Department of Population Studies & Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 1992)What is the impact of environmental factors on child death? How do these intervening variables operate to bring about exposure and susceptibility to infections and or malnutrition and finally child death? The broad ... -
Environmental scanning practices in Kenyan large manufacturing firms
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2005)This study was designed to document environmental scanning practices in Kenyan large manufacturing firms. The study had two main objectives: 1. To establish the environmental scanning practice (s) in large manufacturing firms ... -
Environmental Scarcity and Trans-boundary Conflicts: the Case of Lake Victoria, 1994 - 2011
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)There has been an upsurge of conflicts between Kenya and Uganda over resources in Lake Victoria, more so due to water as a shared resource. This study therefore intended to establish the root causes of these conflicts, ... -
Environmental Security in National Security: the Case of the Horn of Africa
(University of NairobiInstitute of Develpment Studies, 2013)With the complex dynamics of security in the Horn of Africa, there comes the challenge of addressing security issues in the region by both governments and non-governmental organizations. Environmental security is a highly ... -
Environmental simulation of a greenhouse system in Kenya
(Degree of Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering; University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, 2004)Greenhouse systems are becoming important as more Kenyans venture into horticultural farming. The environment of a greenhouse is an important factor that determines the quality of horticultural produce. This study was ... -
Environmental Sustainability Practices In Special Information Organizations In Kenya: The Case Of Kenya Bureau Of Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to assess environmental sustainability practices in special information organizations in Kenya with special reference to Kenya Bureau of Standards. The specific objectives of the study were to establish ...
