Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Rural-Urban Relations and Agrarian Development in Kutus Area, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1989)A considerable flow of resources takes place at the household level from urban to rural and from non-agricultural to agricultural activities by way of urban-rural remittances, non farm income, and return migration. The ... -
The relationship between market centres and the growth of rural economies: case study of Kabondo Division/Rachuonyo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 2001)Rural-Urban linkages has previously been handled in different perspectives. In this study, we examined linkages on the basis of the relationship between crop production and market centres in the growth of rural economies, ... -
Planning problems facing small urban centres 'a case study of Limuru town, Kenya
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 1980)The study examines the development problems facing small urban centres with view of identifying the critical problems that hinder spatial development. The study further analyses the factors that constitute constraints ... -
The Role Of National Housing Corporation In The Provision Of Housing In Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1978)Countries a" over the world have housing problems in one form or the other. However, the magnitude, the dimension, the scope, the fundamental causes vary from country to country. Kenya, Iike other countries, has come to ... -
Packaging and packaging design in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Design, 1984)This work is an exploratory investigation in the field of Packaging Design. From the outset the two words are separately explained and later combined to form a comprehensive title of the thesis, Packaging and Packaging ... -
Urban land use and environmental damage: the case of Limuru town
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 1990)The Kenyan urban areas have many environmental problems but one of 'the least understood is that of degradation of the physical environment resulting from conflicting land uses. This study, therefore, investigates this ... -
The impact of Ujamaa on rural development in Masasi district, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1981)The study is an evaluation of Ujamaa as a method of rural development in Masasi District. This is done in relation to the traditional organization and management of rural programmes as influenced by physical ... -
Project realisation in small towns: a case study of Kerugoya and Kutus towns, Kirinyaga district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development,, 1991)This study is an attempt to impress upon local authorities the need for a well-equipped local government machinery - politically, administratively, technically and financially - in order to bring about the appropriate ... -
An investigation of urban sprawl within Kampala.-entebbe corridor
(Department of urban and regional planning University of nairobi, 1976)Urban sprawl is a common phenomenon associated with most towns in many parts of the world. Thus, Ugandan towns are not unique in this respect. The thesis therefore sets out to investigate the existence and extent of ... -
The impact of delayed or prolonged construction process of development projects on development of Mui location: a case study of Mathuki Health Centre
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 1995)Since the majority of Kenya's people live in rural areas, there has been a continued stress on the importance of developing the rural areas. Many strategies have been used towards this end. District Focus for Rural Development ... -
An assessment of rural transport systems and their implication on the growth of a market centre: a case study of Adungosi market centre, Chakol division
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1997)Transport plays a major role in development and for any rural area, the transport network must be developed and improved. However this development does not take off evenly in all parts of the rural areas, since there are ... -
Planning for uncontrolled settlements in Mbabane: with special reference to Sidwashini
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1979)The development and spread of uncontrol led settlements is part and parcel of the Onprecedented rate of urbanization currently sweepIng across all developing countries. The growth of urban populationr in turn, is tied ... -
Systems approach to building project management:experience from Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Architecture, Design and Development, 1988)This report is an attempt to impress on managers of building projects the relevance and importance of the systems approach to management in their field. To achieve this aim the report has started by examining some common ... -
The impact of rural access roads programme on agricultural development: a case study of Ol'Kalou division, Nyandarua district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1990)This study was set to examine the role of rural transportation in agricultural development. The focus however, has been on the Rural Access Roads Programme, its impact on agricultural development and the extent to which ... -
A spatial approach to the problem of rural-urban imbalance: a case study of Ruvuma region in Tanzania.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 1980)This research has dealt with the problem of rural development and specifically the ever rising gap in socio-economic welfare between the urban centres and rural settlements. It has been empirically observed that in ... -
Problems of development control in urban centres in Kenya: a case of Kericho municipality
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2001)The growth of urban centres have been so immense that urban managers are facing great challenges in the provision of infrastructure and other services in addition to ensuring that urban areas are environmentally conducive ... -
Towards a framework for the utilisation of Forest resources: a study of Nakuru district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 1986)Forest depletion, is one of the many critical problems facing Kenya today. Its gravity is seen from the emphasis laid on afforestation and reforestation programmes in the country. Forest depletion in Kenya and Nakuru ... -
The role of rural service centres in rural development
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Innovation and current practice of quantity surveying firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2007)This project is on various innovations models and tries to measure the extent on to which the Kenyan quantity surveying firms have adopted. Innovation is seen as a key activity in improving construction industry ... -
Planning in multicultural urban communities: the Eastleigh North case
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2008)Aside from the characteristic urban pattern of high, middle, and low-income areas, Nairobi's postcolonial landscape is also layered by localities with predominant ethnic communities. With over fifty ethnic communities ...
