Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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The hydrological effects of logging in the East Usambara Forest
(Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Land Acquisition For Selected Road Projects In Kenya
(University of Nairobi PressSchool of The Built Environment, 2013)Sustainable development requires Governments to provide public facilities and infrastructure that enhance the interests of the natural environment. An early step in the process of providing such service is the acquisition ... -
Integrating building plans into the existing Cadastral System. Case Study of Lavington, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Engineering, 2013)The National Land Policy was developed with new land laws. Among them is the Land Act 2012 and the Land Registration Act (LRA) 2012 that contains provisions on improving land and property management in the country. The ... -
Application Of Web-GIS In Mapping Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) Case Study: Langata Constituency, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2013-05)This study focused on the developments of a web-based GIS portal for the Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) programme. OPCT is welfare improvement programme that is targeted toward the elderly poor with the aim of alleviating ... -
Using GIS to Map a Wi-Fi WAN Network in Murang'a County
(University of NairobiSchool Of Engineering, 2013-05)Many studies have been conducted on the best method for setting up wireless links in remote and rural areas, most having opted either to research on factors affecting electromagnetic dispersion or the effect of vegetation ... -
Development of effective and efficient land management practice in Kenya: A case study of Kisumu and Mombasa Municipalities
(Land Develoment, University of Nairobi, 1998) -
A GIS Based Water Quality Management - A Case Study Of Water Supply For The City Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of Engineering, 2013-07)The ever increasing global population and associated socio-economic development activities have increased the need for abstraction of fresh water and consequently release of wastes to the aquatic environment. Due to lack ... -
Small and intermediate urban centres and their implications for local economic development: A case study of Kitengela Township Kajiado County
(School of The Built Environment, 2013)Urbanisation is a process through which a society evolves from being rural to an essentially urban setting. Small and intermediate urban centres are particularly important for regions undergoing rapid economic and social ... -
A Study On The Impact Of Maintenance Management Systems On Maintenance Condition Of Built Facilities At Public Universities In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of The Built Environment, 2013)The state of building maintenance in Kenyan public institutions has stimulated a lot of research and studies that seek to answer the questions of why built facilities in the institutions continue to be in poor maintenance ... -
Mobile-GIS Based Vehicle Parking Management System, a case study of Garissa Bus Park in the Garissa Urban Authority, Garissa County.
(Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)Urbanization has been closely related to the economic development of various countries and an attribute of any successful country. This in turn introduces other indices that drive this frontier of development and in ... -
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) For Inventory Of Safaricom Foundation Projects.A Case Study: Nairobi County
(University of NairobiMaster of Science in Geographic Information Systems, 2013)The Safaricom Foundation provides a formal process for charitable contributions to communities, community groups and Non-Governmental Organisations in Kenya who are key partners ... -
Urban Celebrations-greenway Network For Livable And Sustainable Cities: Case Of Nairobi Central Business District
(University of NairobiSchool of The Built Environment, 2012)There has been an explosive growth of urban areas that has brought fundamental changes, not only to the physical landscape, but also to people's perceptions of land and environment. Greenways, because of their key ... -
Cost comparison of concrete versus flexible pavement designs for steep to rolling sections along A104 road (Nakuru - Eldoret)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2013)The thesis seeks to find out the better option between concrete and flexible pavement in cost savings and service provision over a design period of time for the steep to rolling sections of road AI04 (Nakuru - Eldoret) ... -
Framework for axle load management information System for Kenya
(Information Systems, University of Nairobi, 2013)Road construction is an expensive venture both for Governments and its citizens. A well-constructed road - in good usage - should last for about ten years without major repairs; however most roads in developing countries ... -
Environmental flow assessment using HEC-EFM and GIS: A case study of Kibos river
(University of NairobiDepartment of Civil and Construction Engineering, 2013)Historically, water has been managed from a supply perspective with an emphasis on short-term economic growth from the use of the water. In this respect many municipalities, water service boards and other local authorities ... -
Multi-criteria suitability analysis for optimal siting of a geothermal well: case study of the greater olkaria geothermal area (goga)
(Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)In this study, the focus was on the applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as a decision support system in geothermal resource exploration in the Greater Olkaria Geothermal Area (GaGA). The main objective ... -
Product Design Practice within Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(School of Arts and Design, University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Rational Design of Internally Sealed Concrete
(University of Strathclyde (UK)., 1982) -
Review of Policy for Zones 3,4 & 5, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 2006) -
Opportunities and Challenges of Urban Densification and Redevelopment: A Case of Zones 3,4 & 5, Nairobi, Kenya, Netherlands : International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISoCaRP), A Case Study presented at the 42nd ISoCaRP
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 2006)
