http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/14102 Sun, 24 May 2026 03:57:58 GMT 2026-05-24T03:57:58Z http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/160803 Application of Big Data Technology in the Construction Industry in Kenya: a Case Study of Nairobi County Waguthii, Jedida M The mere ability to capture large amount of data digitally, store, clean, analyze, and retrieve insightful information from the comfort of one’s keyboard in Kenya construction industry ignited this study. The focus is particularly on the finished and ongoing projects, each at its own capacity. Further this study was informed by the thought of a centralized digital retrieval system of information concerning all construction projects. As such, BDT platform creates the single most source of the truth through digital data handling and management. Hence the need for digitizing construction processes by integrating all BIMa processes, real time data, social media information, and internet of things to a BDT platform for central storage and retrieval. The purpose of this study was to investigate the application and the viability of BDT in the construction industry in Kenya. The overall objective was achieved by: examining the status of application of BDT in construction industry in Kenya; identifying the factors that determine the application of BDT in construction industry; and determining the frameworks to use in integrating application of BDT into the construction industry. The study was conducted through a cross-sectional descriptive survey method. Primary data was collected from construction consultants working at the NCA which is a contractors regulatory body, MoTIHUD & PW, AAK which is a professional body, private sector consulting firms, construction companies and universities, randomly selected using questionnaires for data collection. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). This study did point out on the general qualification information of the respondents, BDT extent of adoption, the education teaching on BDT, the benefits of and the limitations to BDT adoption, BDT and integrating platforms. Top findings were that BDT has not been adopted in Kenya Construction industry, Tertiary institutions in Kenya are not training students on BDT and thus the skill gap in the industry, social media ranked the top most known and used integrating platform in use in Kenya followed by BIMa. This calls for the integration of operations which are currently segmented. The study recommended that the tertiary institutions of the built environment schools to come up with a BDT curriculum. Practicing consultants can be enlightened of BDT through workshops and seminars. Government policy on BDT needs to be formulated so that all industry players are keen to wire project data to a central repository. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/160803 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/107193 The Impact of Women Self-help Groups of Community Development- a Case of Muthetheni Location Mbithi, Jacinta N The role of Women in Regional and National Development is very vital since Women play major role in the economy of any given country. Women form about 50% of Africa's human population and this creates the need for effective participation of this segment population in all development processes. As a human resource, the quality of the society they develop will be determined by the extend to which they themselves are involved in the process of change. The mass exodus of men in urban areas in search of wage income leave most women as the actual heads of the households with no adequate sources of income. These women are left as the chief providers of family welfare in such basic areas such as food, water, fuel general children wel fare and hous ing. This situation brings about a socially disruptive pattern which leaves women with no choice but to look for ways of solving these problems. The Kenyan government policies have shown that there's been "no systematic pol icy that address women issues directly while its recognizable that they plays major role in development. The fact that there has been no commitment to women Issue a does not mean that they are not development oriented. The formation of women self help groups allover the country shows that the~ are ready to participate in development issues of their society. In trying to show the role women sel f help groups have played in enhancing the living conditions in the society the study utilized both primary and secondary data. This study revealed that these women gave priorities to their pressing needs. This is an indication that training of these women on various skills related to their projects is important if they are to meet their objectives. Sat, 01 Jan 1994 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/107193 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/96201 The History of Postmodern Architecture Klotz, Heibrich Tue, 01 Jan 1991 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/96201 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/91303 Religion and society Hoorweg, J; Foeken, D; Sperling, D; Obudho, R A The peoples of the Kenya Coast follow a variety of religious traditions. Whereas Islam has been present in the region for centuries, the beginning of Christianity in modern times only goes back some 150 years. African religious beliefs and practices existed long before the coming of Islam or Christianity. This chapter examines the religious traditions of the Kenya Coast, looking first at their historical origins and development. Rather than attempt a detailed description of the tenets and practices of each of the traditions, the chapter seeks to explain how they have influenced and interacted with each other. At the same time it assesses their overall importance, their relation to the social life and political economy of the region, and what their general circumstances are today. Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/91303 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z