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Commercialisation of water services in informal settlements: case study of Manyatta, municipality of Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Increasing economic difficulties and changes in prevailing ideologies in African
countries has since led to calls for a reduction in the role of the state in public service
provision. The thrust for public services, ...
Implementation of server GIS: case study of ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar services
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Most geo-referenced (spatial) data related to ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar Services
Limited is held in desktop GIS systems. Server GIS is experiencing tremendous
growth and gaining popularity in terms of use, especially ...
Factors contributing to illegal occupation and developments on alienated public land for road corridors in Kenya:
(2009)
Illegal land occupation and developments on road corridors in Kenya is quite
common. The consequences include destruction of property and delays when the time
comes to construct the roads. The fact that it is possible ...
Geographical information systems (GIS) database for ruma women development group
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Geographical Information systems (GIS) are becoming a powerful tool for use in the
management of resources within the Community Based Organizations (CBO’s). Ruma
Women Development Group (RWDG) is a CBO which manages its ...
Strategies for low-cost housing delivery: a case study of kayole mihang’o muungano women’s group in Nairobi
(2009)
This Research Project is an appraisal of the initiatives of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Kenya. Low-income groups in Kenya lack resources with which to improve their shelter, infrastructural services, community ...
Potential for ground charcoal for synthetic dye removal
(2003)
The potential for ground charcoal for synthetic dye removal was investigated in a
series of batch experiments. Ground charcoal from black wattle tree was used to
remove a synthetic dye, Congo red from water through ...
Challenges of groundwater management in the city of Nairobi
(2009)
Water is very important for urban development. As urban areas grow, the demand for a regular and reliable source of water supply becomes very important.
In Nairobi, the source of water supply has mainly been from rivers. ...
Valuation of forest benefits: The perception of communities adjacent to Mount Kenya Forest
(University Of Nairobi, 2007-11)
The purpose of this study was to explore the full range of benefits that Mount Kenya forest
provides to the forest-adjacent' communities and the linkage of these benefits to their
perception of the value of the forest.
A ...
Buruburu housing project: A post occupancy evaluation study
(University Of Nairobi, 2006-08)
Since Kenya gained its independence in 1963, new
residential-estates and renovations have been planned,
designed constructed and occupied. Yet, to date, very few
of these developments have been evaluated against ...
Resolving valuation and property management disputes in Kenya "a case study of the c1ty valuation court, tribunals and the alternative dispute resolution methods"
(2002)
Disputes are bound to arise out 01 any contract, valuation and property contracts included. It
is essential that once a dispute has occurred, it be resolved expeditiously in order to avoid any
economic loss that might ...