Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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The impact of Tanzania-Zambia railway on development of Mbeya District
(1978)The rail transport 1n Tanzania is closely related with the history of economic development in the country. role The railways have played a crucial .in the location of economic activities and in transporting commodities from ... -
Planning for functional operations of non-motorized and motorized transportation in the Central Business District of Maseru - Lesotho
(University of Nairobi, 1995-07)This study focusses on the planning for functional operations of Non-Motorized and Motorized transportation in the Central Business of Maseru - Lesotho. This has been done within the framework of the existing transport ... -
Planning for water transport on Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)In an effort to exploit extensively the available resources and in order to provide access and consequently enhance the economic development of rural areas, the Kenyan Government has put as a priority, among others, ... -
The impact of sisal industry on the growth of Tanga Town
(University of Nairobi,, 1979-06)The problems that are associated with urban life are basically those of lack of housing, unemployment and inadequacy in the supply of essential facilities and services to match the town population. Such problems have been ... -
The Role of Agro-based industries in the Rural Development: A case study of smallholder tea in Kisii District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 1980-06)This study examines the role of agro-based industries in rural development with particular reference to smallholder tea. The study examines spin-off effects of the industry in the region with respect to the various ... -
The industrialisation of the Kwale District, Kenya
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Wood fuel demand and supply in a rural set up: A Case of Naitiri Sub-location Bungoma District
(University of Nairobi,, 1989-06)This study addresses itself to rural energy supply and demand in a medium agricultural potential area which has a medium population density. The predominant source of rural domestic energy in the third world as a whole and ... -
The rural energy problem: A Case study of Wood fuel in Shiswa Sub-location, Kakamega District
The study drew inspiration from the current concern for rural areas, conveniently termed Rural Development. The specific aspect of Rural Development, Energy was singled out owing to even greater concern for the energy ... -
Length of journey and choice of mode of travel to work - A Case study of Dar-es-salaam city.
(University of Nairobi, 1976-06)Journey to work la the major aspect in transportation planning in Urban areas since all major transportation and traffic problems occur during peak periods. These problems namely delays congestion and accidents, affects ... -
The Relationship of Moshi's industrial sector with its immediate hinterland
(University of Nairobi, 1981-06)This study examines the relationship of Moshi's industrial sector with its immediate hinterland. The aim is to find out the concrete relationships between the two sectors in terms of economic linkages, both forward and ... -
Growth and performance of small scale enterprises in small urban centres: A case study of Migori's manufacturing sub-sector.
(University of Nairobi, 1990-07)The study reported in this project, investigated the factors responsible for the growth and those affecting performances of small scale enterprises in small urban centres, more specifically those of the manufacturing ... -
The role of infrastructure in spatial growth of Ol Kalou and the Institutional constraints on their provision
(University of Nairobi, 1994-08)Most patterns of urban areas evolve as a result of combined influence of infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water, and others. Thus, besides acting as lubricants in the development process, infrastructure determine ... -
The socio-economic and environmental effects of mining in Kenya: a case study of fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley
(University of Nairobi, 1997-09)In the past two and half decades mining activities of fluorspar have been operational in the southern part of the Keno Valley. However very little socio-economic and environmental studies have been conducted to establish ... -
The impact of rent levels on management and maintenance of local authority housing in Kisumu municipal council
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Population pressure as a factor of rural development in Hamisi District Kakamega District
(University of Nairobi, 1980-11)Human population in terms of size, composition, distribution, components of growth and other characteristics provide a basic framework for estimating various categories of social, economic and physical planning needs and ... -
Effects of urban growth without attendant infrastructure: A Case study of Zimmerman, all unsewered high density residential estate in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 1998-12)The problem of sanitation is perceived within the context that human waste and waste water disposal is concerned with relocation of waste from the point of generation to a more suitable and non-detrimental site a factor ... -
Nyahururu Institute of Agriculture
(University of Nairobi, 1976-06)My thesis is on Agricultural Institute to be presented as part of my final design presentation for the Degree of Master of Architecture. This report details the development of Nyahururu Institute of Agriculture as a ... -
A study on the capability of Arusha town as a tourist centre of the Northern tourist circuit in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1979-06)Tourist Industry has proved to be among the major economic activities In many countries of the world. Despite the difficulties Involved In evaluating quantitively the revenue from this sector, the amount of foreign exchange ...