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An Evaluation of the Extent and Impact of the Application of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems in the Kenya Construction Industry a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The performance of construction projects depends on how best resources are managed. Lack of effective resource management through planning techniques is likely to lead to higher project7costs, schedule overruns,7and ... -
An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Tenant Satisfaction On Rent Arrears In Public Housing: A Case Of Kibera Decanting Site
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Real Estate And Construction Management, 2013)Several international policy instruments particularly the United Nations as well as national guidelines define adequate housing as encompassing more than just a roof over ones‘ head. Adequate housing is thus multi-faceted ... -
Evaluation of the nuclear density/moisture gauge and study of some material properties affecting its performance for routine highway construction quality control in Kenya
(1987)A study to assess the potentialities of the nuclear density and moisture(Troxler model 3411-B) for determining the in-situ density monitoring in Kenya is reported The field and prelimeinary laboratory gauge calibation ... -
Evaluation Of The Performance And Suitability For Use Of Various Flooring Materials In Students' Hostels : Case Study Of The Hostels In The University Of Nairobi (main Campus) And Kenyatta University.
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 2004-07)In the consideration ofthe economic upheavals facing all sectors of the Kenyan economy, the public universities have equally been subjected to the negative repercussions of the above. This has made the universities ... -
Evaluation of the Properties of Geopolymer Concrete With the Addition of Bamboo Leaf Ash as a Natural Pozzolanic Material
(University of Nairobi, 2023)As a result of growing environmental concerns in the cement industry and rising costs of building materials, there has been an increased interest in alternative cement technologies. New binders are now necessary for better ... -
Evaluation of the training of small-scale contractors in Kenya; a case study of the national construction corporation.
(Department of Land DevelopmentMasters in Building Management, 1986)This Study is on the training of indigenous Contractors in Kenya by the National Construction Corporation (NCC)the study has reviewed proven curriculum development models normally Used in training Institutions and tried ... -
An Evaluation of the Transmission of International Wheat Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The prices of most food commodities in the international market have increased in the recent past. Thus, there is need to understand, the extent to which the increase in food prices is transmitted to the domestic market ... -
Evaluation of the trends and patterns of reporting injuries in construction sites. A case study of Kasarani constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the trend and pattern of reporting injuries among the construction site workers and to find out the factors leading to underreporting of injuries in construction sites. The major ... -
Evaluation of the Viability of Solar and Wind Power System Hybridization for Safaricom Off-grid Gsm Base Station Sites
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To enable people in remote marginalized areas, communicate with the rest of the world, it has been increasingly important for the telecommunication network providers to install transmitting base stations in these regions. ... -
Evaluation of waste management systems for Tea factories in Kenya: A case study of Nyansiongo Tea factory, Nyamira County
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An Examination of Challenges of Wayleaves Acquisition for Infrastructure Developments in Kenya” a Case Study of Kisii-awendo Power Transmission Line
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Ownership of land provides the owner with control over people who might need access to that property for their livelihood. Secure land rights enable land owners to enjoy the economic benefits that flow from land without ... -
An examination of the impacts of the 2005/2006 policy review on densification of low density residential estates in Nairobi:A case study of kileleshwa estate
(Department of Urban and Regional planning, 2010)Densification of low density residential areas is practiced worldwide to counter the outward spread of cities and to offset the negative effects caused by this spread. Some of the negative effects include; air pollution ... -
An examination of the operation and management of public bus terminal facilities in the CBD of Nairobi
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 2000-06)The city has been depicted by many urban analysts as a kind of dynamic interface machine of movement (transport), channels of communication (including information) links, serving activities accommodated by the settlement. ... -
Examining conflicts between road users and hawkers along Ronald Ngala street
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Examining fire disaster preparedness and mitigation in urban markets. Case of Gikomba Market
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Examining Spatial Dynamics of an Urban Fringe A Case Study of Nairobi-kiambu Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2005-08)Planning at the urban fringe has posed long standing challenges, including: the loss of agricultural land, inadequate public facilities, development pressures, lack of up to date data on land use changes, and institutional ... -
Examining Traffic Congestion Problem: Case Study of Lunga Lunga
(University of Nairobi, 204)Effective transport is required since it’s one of the driver of the economy and growth. However this is limited to certain factors that impede on effective performance. Traffic congestion is one of them that inhibit its ... -
An Excited Cuckoo Search-grey Wolf Adaptive Kernel Svm For Effective Pattern Recognition In Dna Microarray Cancer Chips
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The scarcity of patient samples, curse-of-dimensionality and class imbalance of the available DNA microarray chips remain big hindrances for researchers to accurately and reliably classify cancerous tissues without ... -
Experimental Study on the Influence of Mogadishu Manufactured Sand on the Engineering Properties of Concrete.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Due to the increasing demand for sand for construction activities across the world including Mogadishu Somalia, natural sand resources are growingly used up and its price is becoming increasingly high. This study aimed ...