Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Study of the management of Local Authority Housing Estates in Kenya with special reference to Mombasa, Kisumu and Thika Muncipal Councils
(University of Nairobi,, 1979)This thesis constitutes a study of the management of local authority housing estates in Kenya with particular reference to Mombasa, Kisumu and Thika Municipal councils. The study is not a comparison of the various ... -
Fostering of innovation and its adaptation process in the Kenyan construction industry: A case study of the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This research paper constitutes an investigative study into fostering of innovation and its adaptation in the Kenya construction industry, with special regard to the Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nairobi. ... -
A critical study on housing standards in Iringa town, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 1976-06)Housing Standards is an important aspect of Housing Policy in a country. The housing standards are categorized into three types. There are those which are legally based; those which are acceptable by the politicians, which ... -
Planning for low income housing in Arusha town Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 1976-06)The theme of the study is to plan for low come housing Arusha town. Like most towns in Tanzania and other developing countries, Arusha has experienced a fast population growth, especially during the past 19 years. Apart ... -
Quality management: A challenge for the Kenyan construction industry
(University of Nairobi, 2004)Increasing degree of competition on several fronts of business aspects has caused the management of organisations to think of ways of increasing their competitiveness in the market place. Of these adjustment techniques ... -
An Analysis of the functional structure of Migori town
(University of Nairobi, 1985-06)The service and growth centres policy was officially adopted in the planning realm of Kenya in 1978 following a study done by the Physical Planning Department. Migori town was designated as an urban centre then. According ... -
Towards a housing policy for Bukoba town
(University of Nairobi, 1976-06)The thesis topic towards a housing policy for Bukoba town aims at formulating a constructive and pragmatic approach to solving the housing problem for such a small town .It is a deliberate tempt to deviate from problems ... -
A Structure plan for Kumi town, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1984-06)In Uganda Urban Centres play a vital role in the development of the country. They provide the highest category bf planned services and are therefore focal points for the provision of administrative commercial, industrial, ... -
Factors affecting resource utilization in Karagwe District, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1980-06)The Government's overall national development goal in Tanzania is to improve the standards of living of the majority of the people in the rural areas. In order to achieve the desired development, emphasis is placed ... -
A study of the development problems of the Southern counties of Kyaggwe District [untranslated]
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A Study of housing problems in a slum area: a Case study of Korogocho slum in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 1988-06)This study is concerned with the housing problems in a slum area. The study found that the ever increasing housing deficit in Nairobi has promoted the mushrooming of slums and squatter settlements in Nairobi. The housing ... -
The role of bicycles in rural transport: A case study of Ngware-ini of Nyando Division
(1996)The use of the motorised modes in rural area& .have been found to be low due to the fact that they are inaccessible to· the majority. The inaccessibility can be attributed to low 4ncome level and· iow surfaced roads ... -
A Re-examination of Nairobi's urban open space design. The case of Jevanjee Gardens
(2010)This study examines the need for urban open space use, design and their implication for urban environments. The paper examines the impact of urban growth and provision of adequate open space that is sustainable in the ... -
Towards a strategy for the operation and management of public transport services in Nakuru Town.
(1996)Public transportation is an essential service and a necessary input in the development process of a town/city and the nation at large. For towns/cities in developing countries like Nakuru, the role of public transport ... -
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
(University of London,, 1976-05)
