Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Public transport problems in Nairobi: A Study of the management and operations of Kenya Bus Services (K.B.S.) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 1989-06)Public transportation is an essential service and is a very necessary input in the development process of a nation. For a third world capital city like Nairobi, public transport in the role it plays because majority of ... -
A study of the location and intensity of snaring for bush meat - Case study of Ruma National Park
(University Of Nairobi, 2006-11)The utilization of bush meat has been part of human diets as far back as the Stone Age or hunter/gatherers period. Over t he years bush meat has moved from being a traditional diet! protein supplement to more of a ... -
Valuation of forest benefits: The perception of communities adjacent to Mount Kenya Forest
(University Of Nairobi, 2007-11)The purpose of this study was to explore the full range of benefits that Mount Kenya forest provides to the forest-adjacent' communities and the linkage of these benefits to their perception of the value of the forest. A ... -
The Impact of sugarcane farming on household food security in Belgut Division
(University Of Nairobi, 1993-06)Agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy of Kenya. This sector has been developed with the aims of attaining economic growth, assuring equity in such growth and stability of farm incomes as well as a ... -
Contemporary attitudes to the visual arts in East Africa: An analysis of questions asked on the visual arts
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A Sub-urban shopping centre at Karen area in Nairobi Kenya
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An Investigation into the practice of agriculture in Sub-urban areas: A Case study of Karen in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1999-02)The study sought to investigate the practice of agriculture in sub-urban areas. This was necessitated by the revelation, from other studies, that the activity was largely practiced by the urban poor as a survival strategy. ... -
Management of natural resources by small scale farmers: A Case study of agricultural land in Central Division of Machakos District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Most development undertaking in Kenya focuses on rural areas. A significant segment of Kenyans in these areas derive their livelihood directly from land where agricultural related activities dominant. Land use policies ... -
The Satellite-Kawangware area An urban design intervention
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Towards a strategy for the reduction of urban traffic congestion: A Case study of Nairobi Central Business District.
(University Of Nairobi, 2002-07)Traffic congestion refers to the incremental costs resulting from interference among road users. These impacts are most severe during peak hours when traffic volumes approach a road's capacity. The resulting congestion ... -
Planning for non-motorized urban public transport in Kisumu City, the case of boda-boda
(University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)The significance of the urban transport system lies in their provision of linkages between points of residence and employment, their contribution to economies of scale and specialization of urban based activities ... -
National Housing Corporation Programmes: The case of kibera housing schemes.
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)The aim of this research was to explore if the designers' intentions were met in housing schemes done by the National Housing Corporation (NHC). The study basically used NHC housing schemes in Kibera as case studies ... -
Approaches applied by church organisations in management of real property in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2004-07)This study has been devoted to assessing the property management approaches practiced by the church organizations with special reference to the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Anglican Church of Kenya, All Africa ... -
Constraints to agricultural development and their implications to rural planning: A Case study of Meita Division, South Nyanza District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)This study was prompted by the low level of agricultural production and development in Mbita Division in South Nyanza District. The average net farm income in the division is only about KShs.I,545 per annum. This level ... -
Risk response in commercial properties
(University Of Nairobi, 2001-11)Commercial properties are exposed to financial, physical and legal risks that affect the profitability and the value of the property once they occur. The losses that result from these risks are direct, indirect and ... -
A Study of problems facing a recently settled agricultural community: A Case study of Njoro Location.
(University of Nairobi, 1987-06)Rural development has and still is a major emphasis of the Kenya Government since attainment of independence. Agricultural development is one way in which the state has attempted to improve the livelihood of Kenyans. ... -
Socio-economic implications of miraa cultivation in Igembe Division of Nyambene District Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 1996-09)The ever .increasing role of agriculture 1n the developing countries led the researcher to carry out a study on the socioeconomic implications of miraa cultivation in Nyambene district. This work dealt with the roles of ... -
An Assessment of the impact of Relic Forests on urban greening in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2005-03)Greening programmes can influence the sustainable development of urban areas thereby enhancing their green status. Urban greening is important due to continuous devegetation and threat to remaining relic forests and other ... -
Community participation in sustainable urban infrastructural and environmental planning: A Case study of Voi town.
(University Of Nairobi, 1994-08)Roads, water and sanitation are among the most important infrastructural packages which form the environment. Improved environment in urban areas depends among other things on the provision, utilization and maintenance ...