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Urban solid waste management system using Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A case study of Kayole - Soweto, Nairobi.
(2005)
The problem of solid waste is prevalent in Nairobi city in general, and is most acute in the low-income residential estates. It is mainly manifested in form of littering and illegal dumping in areas not designated for ...
Environmental quality: an analysis of the impact of highrise residential developments (A case study of Kileleshwa estate; Nairobi, Kenya)
(2005-07)
Increasing the densities of existing residential areas is often seen as a convenient option to address the problem of housing shortage in many urban centres. This is mainly due to the fact that existing neighbourhoods are ...
Youth technology centres
(2005)
This study is a critique of youth technology centers in Kenya.It explores the dynamics of these centers with reference to the trends in transformation that these are undergoing.In particular there exist a problem of under ...
The Maintenance management of sanitary facilities in local authority health centres in Nairobi
(2005-07)
Most local authority health centers in Kenya, within Nairobi experience numerous
maintenance management problems. As a result of these problems and the non
application of the established principles of maintenance management ...
An Analysis of the Decision·making Criteria for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Real estate ownership has been conceded since time immemorial as a basic
necessity for man. Its ownership gives a person some degree of security in a
psychological as well as in a financial sense. The fact that real ...
A study into the impact and suitability of building maintenance practices of local council buildings On performance of floor finishes: case study of Nairobi city hall and Kisumu town hall
(2005-06)
This research is a study in to the impact and suitability of building maintenance
practices of local council buildings or performance of floor finishes. The aim was
to explore the maintenance practices adopted by the ...
A Feasibility Study On A Partnership Between The Department Of Lands And The Private Sector In The Development Of An Effective And Efficient Land Information Management System With Specific Reference To Land Records Management In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Effective and efficient land information is the prerequisite for efficient management of land and related resources. In most developing countries the provision of land information and management of land information are ...
The Relationship between Manual Handling Skills and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Masonry-Related Trades: A Case Study of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Musculoskeletal conditions are a major burden on individuals, health systems,
social care systems, with indirect cost being predominant. In Kenya, thousands
of masonry workers incur disorders and injuries at their places ...
Examining Spatial Dynamics of an Urban Fringe A Case Study of Nairobi-kiambu Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2005-08)
Planning at the urban fringe has posed long standing challenges, including: the loss of
agricultural land, inadequate public facilities, development pressures, lack of up to date data
on land use changes, and institutional ...