Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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A Study on the relationship between population growth and land values: A Case study of Kisii District, Kenya (1967-87)
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The thesis constitutes a study of land values, population qrowth and the rural land market in Kisii District. It investigates the nature of the Kisii rural land market, the possible causes of high land values and whether ... -
An impact assessment of population density on environmental quality in unplanned settlements: A case of Kibera
(University of Nairobi, 1997)The main objective of this study was to systematically investigate the inherent environmental conditions and the effects of population density on the environment in the low income settlement of Kibera. The nature and ... -
A Study of transportation problems of Maseru town, Lesotho with special reference to public transport
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Transportation is inextricably woven up into man's life on earth. Movement is essential in order for man to meet his demands. However, various problems are encountered in this activity as some of the natural barriers ... -
Industrialization of Athi River town
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The central theme of this study is to investiagate which factors have been responsible for the current rate of industrialization in At.h i River town and the socio-economic effects of these industries. Although Athi ... -
Planning for cycling as a mode of urban transport: A Case study of Kakamega town
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Planning for affordable, convenient, cost-effective and sustainable urban transport is one of the major present challenges urban planners have to cope with. This situation becomes even more complex to achieve where these ... -
Planning for the pedestrian mode of travel along Kibera industrial area corridor Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The study involves planning the pedestrian mode of traveI between Kibera residential zone and Industrial area in It looks at the operational characteristics of the pedestrians between the area with a view of coming up ... -
The provision of rural transport system: A case of Nyabiosi sub-location in Rigoma division of Nyamira district
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Many third world countries (Kenya included) have historically devoted a fair share of their development budgets on expansion of rural road networks as the prime means of enhancing accessibility and personal mobility of ... -
Traffic congestion on arterial roads in Dar Es Salaam with reference to Morogoro and Bagamoyo roads
(1980)The problem of traffic congestion being a very predominant one in most urban centres creates a lot of problems both to the road users and those concerned with its eradication. This being the case therefore, this study ... -
An Evaluation of quality management systems at the design stage of construction
(University of Nairobi,, 2009)"Quality is never an accident, it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution. It represents the vvise choice of many alternatives. " -- Willa Foster Changing ... -
Planning for the operations and management of intra-urban public transport modes in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991-06)The growth of Nairobi, both in terms of size and density that today stands at 690 Km and 1.7 million people respectively has been accompanied with diverse problems in the planning and management of its urban sub-systems. ... -
Study of the relationship between community participation, project management and rural development.
(University of Nairobi,, 1992)The means by which rural development can be achieved has always been a contentious issue. Different governments and agencies have adopted different approaches in different parts of the world. Top bottom approach where ... -
Identifying causes of cost ·overruns in non- traditional contracts in Kenya
(2011-07)Cost overruns in construction projects in Kenya frustrate the process of development for it ties finance in unfinished projects, diminishes returns to developers and causes problems of mortgage servicing. The causes of ... -
An investigation into the welfare provision for construction production workers and Its impact on the timely completion of projects - A Case study of Nairobi projects
(University of Nairobi,, 2004-06)This study investigated the welfare of construction production workers, who included masons, carpenters and handsmen among others. Labour is a major input in the cost of building construction projects and its input can ... -
Feeder and access roads planning in rural development: A Case study of Busia District, Kenya
(1978)In Kenya as in other less developed countries, most of the poor people are found in the rural areas. The rural areas are less developed than the urban areas, despite the fact that about 90% of the people live in the ... -
The Applicaton of planning standards in low cost - low income urban residential Areas
(University of Nairobi,, 1978-06)Kenya is experiencing a rapid urbanization growth. The population increase is both in terms of natural growth and rural - urban migration. As long as urban centers continue to offer better facilities, more employment, ... -
Kakamega provincial hospital: Proposed out-patient department
(2014-04-04)The design proposals for the Out Patient department have been based on two major concepts (1 ) Medical Concept defined as being a challenge to provide improved medical care to the population. In this context, medical ... -
Land use patterns of Kenyan small towns: A Case study of Meru and Embu towns
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Urbanization in Kenya has been associated with numerous problems such as mass migrations from rural areas to urban areas, lack of proper housing for ever increasing urban population, unemployment, lack of social ... -
A study of vehicular traffic congestion in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1986-06)Vehicular traffic congestion and the delays and frustration involved coupled with the time literally wasted in search of parking are the consequences of extensive ownership and usage of the private automobiles without a ... -
The role of small scale industry in the low income housing communities: A case study of Morogoro urban
(University of Nairobi, 1977-06)The thesis topic "The Role of Small Scale Industry in the low - income housing community, a case study of Morogoro Urban", aims at harmonizing the conflict of land use between small scale industrial development ...
