Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Faculty of Mineral Resources
(University Of Nairobi, 1976-06)b) The design of the faculty of Mineral Resources has been centred on the following parameters: 01. Relationship of faculty to other parts of University. 02. The social relationship between students and staff. 03. ... -
The impact of villagisation on rural development:Acase study of Iramba District Tanzania
(University Of Nairobi, 1977) -
Effects of urbanization on the use and control of land: A Case of Ngong fringe
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-08)One of the most significant dynamics impacting on Kenyan society is rapid urbanization. The growth of urban centres across the country is proof of this process and is now an accepted fact. Yet the track record of Kenyan ... -
Factors affecting community action and upgrading programmes in Kisumu low income residential settlement
(1984)In recent years the question of adequate shelter for every family has taken the forefront in national policy discussions. The high population growth rate coupled with the shifts in the population due to rural to urban ... -
Planning for housing in Machakos : A case study of old Machakos town.
(1979)The rapid urbanization taking place in the third world is accompanied by various problems, housing being one of the major problems. Housing has become a problem in that the available limited resources and housing policies ... -
Meeting housing demand in medium sized towns in Kenya: A Case study of Kericho town
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)The focus of the study is on housing demand in Kericho. Housing demand is a function of income and the proportion of it that people are able and willing to spend on housing and the cost at which housing units are ... -
Environmental impact assessment for the improvement of the Nairobi - Mombasa Road. A Case study of the proposed realignment of the section between Thange to Mtito- Andei river bridges
(University Of Nairobi, 2001-08)This study set out to examine the most likely impacts of the construction of a proposed road re-alignment. The construction of the proposed re-alignment of a section of the Nairobi - Mombasa Road starting from Thange ... -
The Operations of matatu public transport sector in Nairobi: A Case study of South 'B' to City Centre Route
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)This study sought to inquire into the operational characteristics of matatu mode of public transport in the process of providing public transport in Nairobi. The study was carried out during 1988 - 1989 academic year ... -
Public transport problems in Nairobi: A Study of the management and operations of Kenya Bus Services (K.B.S.) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 1989-06)Public transportation is an essential service and is a very necessary input in the development process of a nation. For a third world capital city like Nairobi, public transport in the role it plays because majority of ... -
A study of the location and intensity of snaring for bush meat - Case study of Ruma National Park
(University Of Nairobi, 2006-11)The utilization of bush meat has been part of human diets as far back as the Stone Age or hunter/gatherers period. Over t he years bush meat has moved from being a traditional diet! protein supplement to more of a ... -
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 ... -
The Impact of sugarcane farming on household food security in Belgut Division
(University Of Nairobi, 1993-06)Agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy of Kenya. This sector has been developed with the aims of attaining economic growth, assuring equity in such growth and stability of farm incomes as well as a ... -
Contemporary attitudes to the visual arts in East Africa: An analysis of questions asked on the visual arts
(University Of Nairobi, 1970) -
A Sub-urban shopping centre at Karen area in Nairobi Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1975-07) -
An Investigation into the practice of agriculture in Sub-urban areas: A Case study of Karen in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1999-02)The study sought to investigate the practice of agriculture in sub-urban areas. This was necessitated by the revelation, from other studies, that the activity was largely practiced by the urban poor as a survival strategy. ... -
Management of natural resources by small scale farmers: A Case study of agricultural land in Central Division of Machakos District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Most development undertaking in Kenya focuses on rural areas. A significant segment of Kenyans in these areas derive their livelihood directly from land where agricultural related activities dominant. Land use policies ... -
The Satellite-Kawangware area An urban design intervention
(University Of Nairobi, 1999) -
Towards a strategy for the reduction of urban traffic congestion: A Case study of Nairobi Central Business District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-07)Traffic congestion refers to the incremental costs resulting from interference among road users. These impacts are most severe during peak hours when traffic volumes approach a road's capacity. The resulting congestion ...