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The use of remote sensing in resource (fuelwood) planning in Tetu division Nyeri District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
Remote Sensing has been used to document resources systematically since the turn of the century using tools such as air-borre cameras.
The techniques when used provide a synoptic vjow of a region and also can be used to ...
A history of the Yemeni Arabs in Kenya: 1895-1963
(1983)
This thesis is a survey of the economic, socio-cultural and political life of the Yemeni Arabs in Kenya during the Colonial Period, 1895 - 1963. The Yemeni Arabs are a fairly distinct group of Arabs who migrated from ...
Problems of Marakwet indigenous irrigation systems: a case study of Arror location
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
This study sought to identify the problems that .
disparage the performance of Marakwet Indigenous
Irrigation Systems in the Kerjo Valley with Arror
Location as the case study area~
The study examined policy guidelines ...
The Growth and contribution of the sugar industry in rural development: a case study of Ramisi in Kwale District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The problem that prompted this study is that, Kwale district is faced with the problems of rapid growing labour and land pressures already scaring parts of eastern sections of the district among many others. This calls for ...
The role of agrobased firms in urban development. A case of Sony sugar factory at Awendo town
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
The concern of this study has been an examination of the changes that have occured in Awendo town as a result of the establishment of SONY sugar industry in the region with its manufacturing plant at the town.In a sense ...
The Pharmaceutical Industry In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985)
Kenya's Pharmaceutical sector has grown significantly since 1936. Most of the manufacturing units were established in the 1970's. Currently, the sector is dominated by foreign firms.
This study investigates various issues ...
A history of african housing in Nairobi 1900-1960; A study of urban condition and colonial policies
(1986)
The problem of housing, especially for the low
Income groups, is as old as Nairobi. To many observers
Nairobi, often described as the "City in the
Sun" is in the throes of a crisis. The city is
trying to grapple with ...
Comparative Evaluation of Sucrose and Povidone as Binders for Sodium Salicylate Tablet Formulations
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)
This project was particularly intended for comparison of effectiveness and suitability of two different binders namely sucrose and povidone on the tablet characteristics and physical stability with time.
The wet granulation ...
Constraints to the Development of Chuka Town to a Growth Centre
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
In Kenya; like in many other developing countries
the growth centre strategy has been adopted to foster
development,with particular emphasis on the rural
sector. The principle underlying the policy is the
belief that ...
An Analysis of Tobacco Leaf Production: a Case Study of Kitui District
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
The Kenya Government is concerned about the plight of the rural-households in the country. This is no doubt the reason why the Government has embarked on the "District-focus" for rural development. Developing the rural ...