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Shelter for the urban poor: the Pangani site and service scheme, Nakuru municipality, Kenya. A case study
(University of NairobiUniversity of Waterloo,Ontario Canada,, 1991)Shortage of adequate shelter in many of Kenya's urban centres is a major concern for both municipal and central governments. Poverty, hopelessness and disease are among the issues that make the spread of slums in Kenya's ... -
Short-Term Load Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Genetic Algorithm (Ga) And Particle Swarm Optimization (Pso) For An Optimized Neural Network
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Short-term load forecasting (STLF) has emerged as one of the most important fields of study for power system operation for system efficiency and reliability. It plays a significant role in load flow analysis, contingency ... -
Short-termwind-speed-to-wind-power Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Particle Swarm Optimization And Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Renewable energy has gained momentum over the last decade, with wind power technology leading by the number of projects implemented worldwide and academia as research[1]. Worldwide the growth of wind energy generation[2] ... -
Simbant Village And Community Centre Designing With Culture And Community Level Economics In Mind
(Urban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1983) -
Simulation Model for Prediction of the Service Life of Water Conveyancing Reinforced Concrete Structures
(University of Nairobi, 2021)With increased competing demands of sustainable structures to support the United Nations sustainable development goals, new technologies are evolving for efficient design, manufacture and construction of civil and ... -
Single phase lockout on a single long line connecting two power systems with particular reference to the Nairobi-Mombasa power transmission line.
(s, 1985)The possibility of operating a single long H.T. Power transmission line with one phase locked out after a single phase to ground fault occurs on that phase is investigated. Particular reference is made to the Nairobi-Mombasa ... -
Site Suitability Analysis for Bamboo Farming in Nyandarua County
(university of nairobi, 2022)In both the County Development Plan and County Integrated Development Plan for the year 2021-2022 and 2018-2022 respectively, bamboo farming is one of the flagship projects and is considered as a high value crop. The ... -
Site Suitability Mapping of Water Harvesting Structures Using Gis and Remote Sensing.
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Sizing of a Solar Water Heater – Heat Pump Water Heater Hybrid Design; Case Study of Comfort Gardens Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Project title: Sizing of a Solar Water Heater – Heat Pump Water Heater Hybrid Design; Case Study of Comfort Gardens Hotel. Author: Japheth Kiptoo Sang - F56/11914/2018 Heating requirements in particular, water heating ... -
Slum electrification; opportunities and challenges in urban poverty reduction the case of Kibera informal settlement, Nairobi-Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of architecture and building science, 2010)"Towns and cities are growing today at an unprecedented rate setting the social, political, cultural and environmental trends of the world, both good and bad. Sustainable urbanization is one of the most pressing challenges ... -
Small and intermediate urban centres and their implications for local economic development: A case study of Kitengela Township Kajiado County
(School of The Built Environment, 2013)Urbanisation is a process through which a society evolves from being rural to an essentially urban setting. Small and intermediate urban centres are particularly important for regions undergoing rapid economic and social ... -
Smart grid energy management system for Industrial applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, energy needs have become complicated due to rapid industrialization, population growth and enforcement of stringent measures to reduce the carbon footprint globally. Industries being amongst the largest ... -
The social-economic influence of small urban centres on their hinterlands: a case study of Keroka town, Nyamira district.
(Urban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1997)The thesis represents an attempt to address the issue as to how small towns can and do plays significant and positive role in promoting rural development and prosperity. A central feature in the study is that the growth ... -
The socio-cultural aspects of the housing typology: Nairobi, Kenya -1972
(Architecture, 1974)THE SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF THE HOUSING TYPOLOGY: Nairobi, Kenya - 1972 by Alex Loy Seid Submitted to the Depar~ent of Architecture on January 23, 1974 in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of ... -
The socio-economic and environmental effects of mining in Kenya: a case study of fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley
(University of Nairobi, 1997-09)In the past two and half decades mining activities of fluorspar have been operational in the southern part of the Keno Valley. However very little socio-economic and environmental studies have been conducted to establish ... -
Socio-economic characteristics and mobility issues of pedestrians in CBD and along Waiyaki way corridor, Nairobi
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 1998)This study focuses) on the socio-economic characteristics and mobility problems of pedestrians in the Central Business District and along Waiyaki Way Corridor in Nairobi. It looked at this in the study areas with a view ... -
Socio-Economic Evaluation For Third Nairobi Water Supply Project. Report To Nairobi City Council/World Bank.
(Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1994) -
Socio-economic factors influencing adoption of improved biomass energy technologies in rural and urban households in Kitui, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Improved biomass energy technologies and alternative biomass fuels were introduced in Kitui (Kenya) as alternative renewable source of energy following domestic energy crisis. Despite these noble efforts, the adoption level ... -
Socio-economic implications of miraa cultivation in Igembe Division of Nyambene District Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1996-09)The ever .increasing role of agriculture 1n the developing countries led the researcher to carry out a study on the socioeconomic implications of miraa cultivation in Nyambene district. This work dealt with the roles of ... -
Solar distillation for developing countries: an engineering and economic evaluation
(Environmental Health Engineering,University of Nairobi, 1980)Good water in sufficient quantities is one of the most important resources of concern to humanity. It supports life on earth and determines the pattern of human development. Unfortunately, most of the earth's vast ...