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Calibration Of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters And Application For Atmospheric Particulate Matter Measurement In Urban Nairobi And Rural Nanyuki, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study of atmospheric particulate matter (APM) is of great significance for both air quality and monitoring studies. Understanding the sources and concentration of these particulates depend on the presence of long-term ... -
Carbon Abatement in Wastewater Stabilization Ponds Case Study of Dandora Waste water stabilization Ponds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) operate on natural processes in removal of Biochemical oxygen Demand (BOD), Oxygen chemical (COD), nutrients organic carbon, and pathogenic microorganisms from wastewater. Wastewater ... -
Cartographic generalization in multi scale environment Lamu County
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07)Generalization generally depends on the map purpose, extent of area of interest and a desired scale. Survey of Kenya, Kenya’s National Mapping Agency, produces large amounts of different data sets of geospatial data and ... -
Case Study of Energy Utilization/management at the Nccrc
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Energy demand has been escalating mainly because of the growing population and increasing standards of living for many. However, consumers have not used energy efficiently due to either lack of energy management principles ... -
Centralized Opportunistic Scheduling Technique Based on Leach for Tv White Space Spectrum
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research thesis aims at improving the efficient use of the unlicensed spectrum freed by Analogue to Digital TV transmission transition referred to as Television White Space (TVWS). TVWS networks have a wide scope of ... -
The Challenge Of Sustainable Land Uses In A Rural-urban Fringe: A Case Study Of The Nairobi-kiambu Corridor.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The development of the urban fringes is an inevitable consequence of urbanization given that as cities continue to grow, urban activities spread outwards in waves towards the rural areas. The rural-urban fringes of cities ... -
Challenges and Possible Interventions for Effective Solid Waste Management in Ngomongo Village of Korogocho Informal Settlement, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Increased solid waste generation and management problem is largely as a result of rapid urban population growth. The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and propose possible interventions to ensure effective ... -
The challenges facing Community Markets in Service Provision and the planning implications: Case of Murang’a Town’s Kayole Market
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kayole market, since its construction back in 2011 did not attract traders. the stalls that were built for the traders have continued to remain idle and have been converted to toilets and hideouts for thugs who engage in ... -
Challenges Facing Pedestrian Along Kiambu Rd Section Of Ridgeways
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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 ... -
Challenges In The Uptake Of Pension Backed Home Loans For Public Sector Employees In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Housing has become the defining issue in any government because it is at the heart of current world economic crisis. The provision of affordable housing characterizes economic and political ingenuity. It is of greater ... -
Challenges in the Use and Conservation of Urban Green Spaces: a Case of Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although, urban areas cover not more than 5 per cent of the earth’s land space, substantial amount of the natural world’s resources can be found in them. Green spaces are useful natural assets that support livable urban ... -
Challenges Of Evaluating Ex-Gratia Claims By Quantity Surveyors In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The common use of lump sumjcontracts in Kenya, based on Joint Building Council (J.B.C) standard form of contract does not allow for ex-gratia claim since it is not contractual. However, as has been established in a survey ... -
Challenges of groundwater management in the city of Nairobi
(School of the Built Environment, 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. ... -
Challenges of Protecting Urban Green Open Spaces in Sokoni Ward, Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban green open spaces have emerged as a critical lifeline for cities and their residents. It has proven to be a timeless risk-reducing infrastructure, an essential urban service and an infrastructure of opportunity ... -
Challenges of Protecting Urban Green Open Spaces in Sokoni Ward, Kilifi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Urban green open spaces have emerged as a critical lifeline for cities and their residents. It has proven to be a timeless risk-reducing infrastructure, an essential urban service and an infrastructure of opportunity ... -
Challenges to inner city redevelopment in Nairobi: the case of Ngara
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Kenya continues to experience a rapid pace of urbanization and this has led to the increase in the number of urban centres and the expansion of the already existing centres. Nairobi City is the largest and among the oldest ... -
Change detection of informal settlements using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems: case of Kawangware, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of The Built Environment, 2013)Informal settlements behave dynamically over space and time and the number of people living in such housing areas is growing worldwide. The reasons for this dynamical behaviour are manifold. Nevertheless, informal settlements ... -
Change management and performance of public secondary schools in Siaya Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The current focus on change management practices in the Public sector has been significantly induced by new public management paradigm shift that places heavy emphasis on managing for results. This is an emerging issue ... -
The changing landuse pattern in a million acre settlement schemes and its implications on household income generation from agriculture: a case study of Naitiri Scheme in Bungoma District
(University of Nairobi, 1997-09)More than 80 percent of kenyas population relies on small scale agriculture for their livelihood. This population is disproportionately located in rural areas and constitute the majority of the poor in Kenya. Experience ...