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Architectural Education With Special Reference To The Department Of Architecture In The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Architectural Education has undergone critical examination in the UK, Europe and throughout the world - on an almost continuous basis over the past world war years. WHY? Partly because of a universally growing concern ... -
A review of policy guidelineson real estate management in the Kenya national housing strategy for 1987 - 2000
(University of Nairobi, 1987)The paper begins off by first examining the Government's efforts in trying to provide housing and infrastructure to the malorlty of the urban towns in the country as highlighted in the Nafional Ho~sir)g Strategy for the ... -
Policy and spatial planning framework for rural development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The Subsequent five year National development Plans have contained programmes intended to improve the rural economy and thereby raise the standard of living in rural areas. These programmes include improvement of ... -
Promotion of small scale builders and producers of innovative building materials:the forgotten sector of jua kali
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Construction industry is an essential instrument of socioeconomic development of any country. Indeed in every sector of the economy, there is a component of construction. For example in the health and education sectors, ... -
Statutory building regulations study a situation analysis for and a tentative agenda for action
(University of Nairobi, 1990)countries are bearing a large burden in attempting to house their rapidly ur~zing and generally p~_population. In Kenya for example, the urban population is expected to reach 9 to 10 million at the turn of the century ... -
Training and Research for Human Settlements
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Housing technology , materials science. Materials and labour requirements for housing development projects; local and imported Building materials with cost implications.
(University of Nairobi, 1980-04-15)The building industry and the National Economy The building industry forms a main part of Kenya Industry. The economic survey 1978 (1)........... -
Decentralised planning and implementation:a case study of kenyan district focus for rural development
(University of Nairobi, 1989)It is common knowledge that many African countries inherited a colonial administrative/development framework which has been countffproductive to the aspirations of the indigenous population. The adminstrative and technical ... -
Housing Research and Development Unit
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Evolution of Urban Transport Policy and Its Implications on Land Use Development in Nairobi City, Kenya
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Improvement and use of earth construction products for low_cost housing
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Privatization of the Urban Water Supply in Kenya: Policy Options for the Poor
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Improved housing technologies in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)The Kenya Government is totally committed to the provision of the equal education opportunities to all her citizens. Indeed, the ~vernment has correctly observed that: 'In the development of human resources the Government ... -
Composting Toilet
(University of Nairobi, 1977-04)The aim of the project is to test two basic types of compost latrines and two improved type pit latrines under normal working conditions in Tanzania. The types being tested are: a. Continuous type composting latrine ... -
Factor Analysis of the Market Environment for Artisanal Dimension Stone in Nairobi, Kenya
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Land Tenure Patterns In Cash Crop Settlement Areas:Experiences From The Sugarcane Growing Zones Of Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)In many cash crop settlement areas in Africa, the system of land tenure and proprietary patterns play a crucial role in shaping the farming and agrarian structures in those communities - so that the rules by which land ... -
The Growth Paradigm of Kenya's District as a Regional Development Phenomenon.
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Appropriate Building Materials and Construction Technology for Primary Schools in Kerio Valley-Elgeyo/Marakwet District
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Smallholdings In Kenya's Land Policy: Proprietary Structures And Tenurial Practices In The Nyanza Sugarbelt.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Policy on smallholdings therefore needs to recognise that the landholding structure is an interface between the traditional and statutory requirements even in the sugarcane cash crop regions in Kenya. Smallholdings ... -
Rural housing in Kenya: a case study of traditional housing and policies
(University of Nairobi, 2000)Kenya has a markedly differentiated geo-ecological and climatological regions. There are noticeable regional I diversities and disparities in terms of:
