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An assessment of the growth and the performance of serviced apartments in Kenya a case study of Kilimani area
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Serviced apartment is a contemporary accommodation product that has gained significant popularity in recent years. However, the rate of expansion globally varies from one place to the other and from time to time. The product ... -
Assessment of the Impact of Floods on Availability of Essential Trace Elements in Soils, Selected Vegetables and Water Quality in Budalangi, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study assessed the impact of floods on essential trace elements in vegetables, water, and soils in Budalangi, Busia County. One hundred and twenty (120) soil samples and twenty (20) vegetables samples comprising of ... -
An assessment of the impact of land use regulations and policies on land utilization in Mombasa Municipality.
(Uban and regional planning, University of Nairobi, 1997)Land use regulations in developing countries often fail to achieve greater efficiency and equity in the use of urban land. As a result. plans often bear little or no relation to the peoples needs and wishes and they are ... -
An Assessment of the impact of Relic Forests on urban greening in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2005-03)Greening programmes can influence the sustainable development of urban areas thereby enhancing their green status. Urban greening is important due to continuous devegetation and threat to remaining relic forests and other ... -
Assessment of the Land Use and Land Cover Changes and the Impacts on the Environment. Case Study: Laikipia County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Laikipia County is rich in biodiversity attracting local and international tourists due to vast wildlife resources. However, the growth in the human Population prompted individuals to encroach on the protected wildlife ... -
An assessment of the management of garbage collection and disposal in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 1991-06)This study has been presented in order of introduction of the study,background of the garbage problem at various levels, analysis and findings, and then recommendations and conclusions. -
Assessment of the Ng-cdf Project Management Structure on Performance of Ng-cdf Projects in Kenya; a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in North Mugirango Constituency in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to evaluate the relationship between the NG-CDF project management structure and the performance of NG-CDF projects in Kenya with a focused study of public secondary schools in North Mugirango constituency ... -
An assessment of the organization structure and leadership effects on construction projects' performance in Kenya: a case study of public building projects within Nairobi region
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Kenya as a country has witnessed substantial increase in the number of stalled projects due to inappropriate project organisation structures and ineffective leadership. There is evidence that the performance of the ... -
An assessment of the provision of water services to informal settlements in nyeri municipality urban locations.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2013)The main aim of the study was to examine water provision in informal settlements in Nyeri town. The objectives of the study were; to identify the current water sources in Nyeri‟s informal settlements, assess the current ... -
An assessment of the role of the private sector in urban infrastructure service provision
(Department of Real Estate & Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 1997-09)Urban infrastructure services, which include facilities and services such as roads, mass transportation, water systems, garbage collection and disposal, drainage and flood protection, electric installations, and telec ... -
Assessment of the university of Nairobi pedestrian tunnel across Uhuru Highway
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Assessment of trace elements in Herbal and Conventional beverages consumed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Studies on beverage consumption have increasingly become important due to their neutraceutical role. The study was aimed at quantifying both total and labile trace elements content between herbal and conventional beverages. ... -
Assessment of Use of GIS Technology in Fire Control Case Study: Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Fire control services are critical services in every society which aim at protecting life and property. Kenya has experienced fire breakouts in recent years, where property worth millions of shillings was destroyed and ... -
Assessment Of Water Demand Pressure On Surface Water Resources In Burguret River Sub-Catchment Using IS SWAT
(UoN, 2019)Assessment water availability and use in any catchment is a preliminary key requirement for policy administrators and leaders to make an appropriate decision on water allocation. This ensures utilisation of water resources ... -
Assessment of Water Quality for domestic use in Ongata Rongai Area
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)This report has been prepared after a successful assessment of water quality from various resources within Ongata Rongai and its environs. The study‟s primary objective was to assess water quality for domestic use within ... -
An assessment of water supply and storage provisions in peri-urban residential estate in Nairobi
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 1992-08)This study assesses the problem of water supply and storage provisions in a peri-urban residential estate in Nairobi. One of the most pressing problems facing any country is providing wholesome and adequate water to its ... -
Assessment ot trace element content in the foodstuffs commonly consumed in selected parts of Rift Valley in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study was carried out to determine the trace heavy metals found in common vegetables, cereal crops and medicinal plants which are locally available and consumed in selected parts of southern region of Rift Valley ... -
Assisted Living Environments For The Aged Through Universal Design A Case Study Of Mji Wa Huruma,kiambu.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)‘‘In an age in which efficiency and immediate gains or profit are emphasized, there lies the possibility of reducing the worth of the individual to his or her ability to contribute materially to society as opposed to seeing ... -
Atrium Daylight Penetration in Dense Apartment Blocks.a Case of Roysambu Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)In dense urban neighbourhoods the main source of daylight to the internal spaces is the atrium, however, these are not designed, or sized to consider daylight penetration along all its floors. Adequate daylight in ...