Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Programmes on recipient communities: A case study of Kenya-Finland western water supply programme in Western province
(University of Nairobi, 1991)The Kenya-Finland Western Water Supply Programme covers Western Province. It provides clean water for domestic and livestock consumption. When the programme was started in 1981, only 5% of the population in the programme ... -
Planning for sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure services at the suburbs: A case study of Ngundu informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007-06)Various researches have documented attempts at improving service provision and infrastructure in urban areas. Despite these researches, rapid urban growth coupled with inability of local and central government to provide ... -
To Investigate the effect of urban agriculture in reducing poverty in urban areas. A Case study of Waithaka Location, Dagoretti Division, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2008-07)The rate of urbanization in Kenya has been increasing rapidly over the years and this has contributed to the rising levels of poverty in urban areas. As. result, majority of the people in urban areas have engaged themselves ... -
Maternal and child health care delivery and utilization in low income urban settlements: A Case of Nyalenda and Pandipieri, Kisumu, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1993-06)Health care services are among the public services that profoundly affect human well being. The provision of health services therefore need to demonstrate sensitivity to social, economic, cultural, environmental and ... -
Rural District Hospital Nyamira Kisii
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Planning for water supply in Gatundu Division
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Mumias Community School
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Finishes and fittings in Nairobi Primary Schools
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Buruburu housing project: A post occupancy evaluation study
(University Of Nairobi, 2006-08)Since Kenya gained its independence in 1963, new residential-estates and renovations have been planned, designed constructed and occupied. Yet, to date, very few of these developments have been evaluated against ... -
Planning for bicycle public transport in rural areas: A Case of Butula Division, Busia District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2001)The study intended to provide a rational basis for the development of practical rural transportation policies. Until recently, it had been assumed that the expansion of a rural road network and the acquisition of motorized ... -
Faculty of Mineral Resources
(University Of Nairobi, 1976-06)b) The design of the faculty of Mineral Resources has been centred on the following parameters: 01. Relationship of faculty to other parts of University. 02. The social relationship between students and staff. 03. ... -
The impact of villagisation on rural development:Acase study of Iramba District Tanzania
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Effects of urbanization on the use and control of land: A Case of Ngong fringe
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-08)One of the most significant dynamics impacting on Kenyan society is rapid urbanization. The growth of urban centres across the country is proof of this process and is now an accepted fact. Yet the track record of Kenyan ... -
Factors affecting community action and upgrading programmes in Kisumu low income residential settlement
(1984)In recent years the question of adequate shelter for every family has taken the forefront in national policy discussions. The high population growth rate coupled with the shifts in the population due to rural to urban ... -
Planning for housing in Machakos : A case study of old Machakos town.
(1979)The rapid urbanization taking place in the third world is accompanied by various problems, housing being one of the major problems. Housing has become a problem in that the available limited resources and housing policies ... -
Meeting housing demand in medium sized towns in Kenya: A Case study of Kericho town
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)The focus of the study is on housing demand in Kericho. Housing demand is a function of income and the proportion of it that people are able and willing to spend on housing and the cost at which housing units are ... -
Environmental impact assessment for the improvement of the Nairobi - Mombasa Road. A Case study of the proposed realignment of the section between Thange to Mtito- Andei river bridges
(University Of Nairobi, 2001-08)This study set out to examine the most likely impacts of the construction of a proposed road re-alignment. The construction of the proposed re-alignment of a section of the Nairobi - Mombasa Road starting from Thange ... -
The Operations of matatu public transport sector in Nairobi: A Case study of South 'B' to City Centre Route
(University Of Nairobi, 1989-06)This study sought to inquire into the operational characteristics of matatu mode of public transport in the process of providing public transport in Nairobi. The study was carried out during 1988 - 1989 academic year ...