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Determining convective precipitation using cold cloud top temperatures and it’s impact on aviation industry over western part of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study quantifies satellite infrared 10.8 μm band cold cloud top temperature data with
convective rainfall by matching the cold cloud top temperature threshold values less than 255 K 0 (-
18 C 0 ) of the same spatial ...
Challenges facing settlement executive committees in slum upgrading programs in Kenya. A case study of Eldoret municipality
(2014)
The main objective of this study was to investigate the challenges facing Settlement
Executive Committee (SEC) under slum upgrading programmes in Munyaka, Kamukunji and
Huruma slums of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu ...
Application of GIS in physical planning: Case study: Part of Mwingi town
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This research deals with the application of GIS in physical planning where the case study is part
of Mwingi Town in Kitui County. Mwingi Town has grown in uncontrolled manner with all sorts
of planning problems such as: ...
An Assessment Of Integrated Water Resources Management Practices In Gucha River Catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Integrated water resource management (IWRM) approach seeks to achieve sustainable holistic development of water resources in a water catchment. It is a cross cutting issue with multiple institutions involved and harmonization ...
An investigation into the effects of informal individualisation of unregistered community land on community land rights. Case study: Ikutha district in Kitui county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)
Land is a very important asset to every living thing ranging from the small insects, plants,
wild and domestic animals to human beings. Human beings being the most knowledgeable of
all the living things have the ability ...
Water allocation assessment: A study of hydrological simulation on Mukurumudzi River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The flow at RGS 3KD06 on 13/03/2013 was estimated at approximately 0.006 m3/s (520 m3/d), which is 53% of the lowest recorded daily flow for March (0.011.28 m3/s, 974 m3/d). The concerns regarding the low flows on the ...
Planning For Sustainable Utilization And Conservation Of Urban River Corridors In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
This study focuses on planning for sustainable utilization and conservation of urban river corridors in Kenya, a case
study of Nairobi River. The study was borne out of the need to protect Nairobi River corridor from ...
Urban informality in planned neighbourhoods A case of home based enterprises in Buru-buru estate in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
This research focuses on informal sector activities in planned neighbourhood. Using
Buru-Buru as a case study, the research interrogates the nature and types of informal
sector activities in planned neighbourhoods, their ...
Energy status in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
South Sudan has a problem for lack of equitable and reliable energy source for power supply. The major source of electricity in South Sudan is thermal using diesel-fired generators. 83% of South Sudan is rural and uses, ...
Sharing The Burden Of Solid Waste On Society: An Assessment Of Environmental Equity At Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08)
While all members of society often appreciate and enjoy environmental improvements of civilization, a growing body of evidence reveals that environmental problems of human civilization are not borne equally by various ...