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Determining the Causes of Water Scarcity in Maai Mahiu Division, Nakuru County, Kenya
(2012-05)
Water exists as a scarce resource which is critical to social and economic development, and directly affects the behavior of society. In the next century, more than a quarter of the world's population, or a third of the ...
Property assessment for rating purposes in Kenya a case study of Mavoko municipal council.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Property assessment for rating purposes has been practiced in Kenya for over a
century. Property taxation is a major source of local authority finance though its full
potential has not being realized. The revenue received ...
A study on the impact of contractor-subcontractor relationships on the performance of construction projects: a case study of the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Subcontracting in the construction industry has greatly increased In recent years. In most construction projects, especially building projects, it is common for 80 to 90% of the work to be performed by subcontractors. ...
Impact of public procurement procedures on delivery of maintenance works: Case of The Ministry of Housing, National Social Security Fund and Kenyatta National Hospital Maintenance Projects
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The public procurement system in Kenya has been undergoing reforms consistent with the global trend since the mid 1990s, most notably within the periods covering 1997-2001 and 2005. The delivery of maintenance projects in ...
Synthesis, Structural and Phase Characterisation of proton conducting Oxides
(2012)
Generation of energy and supply to meet the ever-increasing demand without
damaging the environmental have contributed to research motivation of fuel
cells. This research is an effort in searching for efficient and ...
The effects of vegetation roots on stability of slopes
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The main objective of this investigation was to provide information about the contribution of plant roots to soil shear strength. Reconnaissance of the case study areas was undertaken and geology of the areas established, ...
An efficient and cleaner production system for tea processing industry in Kenya
(2012)
A study was undertaken at Mudete Tea Factory, which is managed by KTDA, to identify
areas of inefficient use of resources and status of workplace environment from
September 2010 to March 2011.The broad objective of the ...
Flood management and climate change adaptation in Kibera Informal Settlements: the case of Silanga village
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
A warmer climate coupled with increased climate variability such as EI Nino will significantly increase the risk of floods in poor countries in the developing world (IPCC, 2007). As rains become heavier, streams, rivers, ...
An investigation into the practice corporate social responsibility in the construction industry in Kenya: a case of contractors, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The construction industry in Kenya is very important since it contributes greatly to the growth of the economy. Despite its very significant contribution to the economy, one finds that its operations diversely affect the ...
Use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in managing utility incidences: a case study of Kenya Power Company, Roysambu area in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
In pursuance of an effective incidence management within utility line of business, the businesses should ensure that spatial details and web based system are utilized in managing the incidences. At present the Kenya Power ...