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Contributions of Influencing Factors to Compliance Levels Withnca Regulations: a Case Study of Small and Medium Scale Building Contractors in Nairobi City County
(university of nairobi, 2022)Building regulations exist to ensure that building contractors uphold building policies set out in various relevant legislation. Despite the existence of these building [NCA] regulations, building construction works proceed ... -
The contributions of informal housing in urban housing development: a case study of Kawangware in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1986)Existing evidence shows that Nairobi is experiencing a serious housing problem. The existing housing stock is wholly deficient while the existing conventional housing supply mechanisms, both private and public, are not ... -
Control of Dc Motor using four quadrant converter
(University of Nairobi, 2014)For a separately excited Permanent Magnet DC motor, the speed can be controlled by a chopper. The chopper used in this case is a four quadrant converter. The implementation of the four quadrant operation is done by a ... -
The control of water shortages for improved livelihoods
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 2003-05)All living things for their survival need water. It's a very crucial determinant in the life of all living things. Water is a natural resource and has some tangible practical value. There is no life without water. From ... -
A Control system to numerically change the power requirements of a complex building
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A programmable logic controller is an electronic device that is used to automate any type of processes. They are widely used in industrial and domestic applications. In the project, the device will be used to control two ... -
Controller for optimizing voltage profile of distribution networks with distributed generation
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The distribution networks to which distributed generators (DG) are connected were not designed for direct connection of generators. DG cause changes to stability, voltage profile and protection systems. Because distribution ... -
Conversion of analogue to digital transmission converter
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the analog technology, information is translated into electric pulses of varying amplitude while in digital technology; translation of information is into binary format (zero or one) where each bit is representative of ... -
Cost comparison of concrete versus flexible pavement designs for steep to rolling sections along A104 road (Nakuru - Eldoret)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2013)The thesis seeks to find out the better option between concrete and flexible pavement in cost savings and service provision over a design period of time for the steep to rolling sections of road AI04 (Nakuru - Eldoret) ... -
Cost effective production of biodiesel fuel
(Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering School of Engineering, 2011)The global community is focusing on development of renewable sources of energy as an alternative to petroleum fuels. This is due to depletion of fossil fuels in the world coupled with skyrocketing fuel prices and increased ... -
A cost/revenue evaluation of the rural estate management practice in Kenya with special reference to coffee estates/farms in Kiambu, and Murang'a Districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1997)The study has been devoted to the assessment of the rural estate Management practice in Kenya with special reference to coffee estates/farms in Kiambu and Murang'a Districts. This was done from the three perspectives ... -
Country Report: Kenya
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Crack Behaviour Under Vehicular Loading Along Mbagathi Road in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Nairobi County has nearly 100% road network as bituminous roads and only 4km road network (Mbagathi Road) is concrete road. This road was a pilot project that was implemented by Kenyan Government between the years 2005 ... -
Craftsmanship in Kenyan informal construction: a case study of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 2004)The aim of this study is to address the apparent low-level craftsmanship in the Kenyan informal construction sector, which manifests itself in defects due to poor workmanship. The role of the sector in the economy cannot ... -
Creating a Land Information System for a Sectional Property Case Study: Lr 1870/1/218, Westlands, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The general trend of urbanization, population growth and industrialization is asserting more pressure on land, depending on various human activities and land use. Since the supply of land is inelastic and fixed in quantity, ... -
Creation of a digital database for preliminary index diagrams (PIDs): case study of Athiru / Ruujine / Ndoleli adjudication section, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the Kenyan rural areas (designated as adjudication areas), land ownership is through the process of land adjudication, in which the Preliminary Index Diagrams (PIDs) are the official map documents. The PIDs together ... -
Criteria for location of industries in rural settlements: a case study of Kirinyaga district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1976)Looking at the criteria used for designating service centres in Kirinyaga District, Kenya, it will be noticed that it has included not only centrality but also aspects of potential for growth, especially raw materials and ... -
A criteria for urban boundary extension of Kenya towns:A case study of Nyeri Municipality
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A critical evaluation of plant and machinery valuation approaches in Kenya
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management School of Built Environment, 2009)Plant and machinery valuation is a multi-disciplinary subject involving law, engineering, statistics, economics, insurance, industrial process, environment and planning. In addition, it is a complex process which requires ... -
A Critical Examination of Valuation Methods for Vacant Land in High Income Residential Neighbourhoods in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1992)The need to examine critically the methods being used to value vacant land in Nairobi, Kenya arose upon observation that these methods were often subjective and inequitable. The objective of this examination was twofold: 1. ... -
A critical study on housing standards in Iringa town, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 1976-06)Housing Standards is an important aspect of Housing Policy in a country. The housing standards are categorized into three types. There are those which are legally based; those which are acceptable by the politicians, which ...