Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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A framework for redevelopment of informal settlements
(School of the built environment Department of urban and regional planning, 2009)Kenya like many Developing countries face high rate of urbanization with consequential effect of rapid mushrooming of low in-come neighbourhoods, which are many cases are not provided with the basic infrastructure ... -
Value management: A tool for cost management in the building industry in Kenya
(Department of Urban and Regional planning, 2009)This research project is an evaluation of the application of value management as a tool for cost management in the building industry in Kenya. The construction industry is a key sector of the economy. It involves large ... -
Impacts of urbanization on the sustainable conservation of Nairobi national park
(Department of Urban and Regional planning, 2009)Nairobi National Park established in 1946 with an area of 117km2 to protect wildlife from human activities and threats has grown to be a tourist destination earning an average of Kshs.45 million per year for the country. ... -
Assessment of local authority transfer fund in poverty Alleviation in mavoko municipality
(Department of architecture and building science School of the built environment, 2009)In recent years, there have been widespread attempts both to redefine the role of the public sector in developing countries and to improve its performance. An increasingly important component of these reforms has been ... -
The spatial implications of ethnic settlement patterns in korogocho informal settlement, Nairobi.
(School of the built environment Department of urban and regional planning, 2009)The purpose of this study was to investigate the evolution of settlement ethnic settlement patterns in Korogocho and the positive and negative implications on the spatial structure of the informal settlement and their ... -
The application of IWRM principles in Kerarapon water project, Ngong, Kajiado district.
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Kajiado District about 25km from Nairobi City. The water scheme covers an area of 3.7 km² and supplies water to the area’s residents for domestic and livestock use. A central challenge facing the area has been the ... -
Strategies for low-cost housing delivery: a case study of kayole mihang’o muungano women’s group in Nairobi
(Department of architecture and building science school of the built environment, 2009)This Research Project is an appraisal of the initiatives of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Kenya. Low-income groups in Kenya lack resources with which to improve their shelter, infrastructural services, community ... -
The application of information technology in commercial property management in Nairobi
(School of built environment, 2004)In this information age, the global real property industry like other industries is adopting information technology in its various forms at a fast pace. This form of technology has brought about advantages of speed, ... -
Evaluation of public private partnership framework in service delivery, city of Nairobi
(2009)The City Council of Nairobi, which is responsible for the provision of urban services to the ever growing population, has not been able to keep up with service delivery levels to satisfy the demand. As a result, the urban ... -
Geographical information systems (GIS) database for ruma women development group
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Geographical Information systems (GIS) are becoming a powerful tool for use in the management of resources within the Community Based Organizations (CBO’s). Ruma Women Development Group (RWDG) is a CBO which manages its ... -
Implementation of server GIS: case study of ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar services
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Most geo-referenced (spatial) data related to ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar Services Limited is held in desktop GIS systems. Server GIS is experiencing tremendous growth and gaining popularity in terms of use, especially ... -
Sustainable Management of Micro Hydropower Systems for Rural Electrification: The Case of Mt. Kenya Water Catchment Area
(University of Nairobi, 2009)The critical role that energy plays as an input to socio-economic development and environmental protection is universally acknowledged. It is an important vehicle for income and employment generation and for satisfying ... -
Solid waste management strategies for kibera informal settlement
(Department of architecture and building science School of the built environment, 2009)In view of the fact that solid waste management in Kibera is a big challenge and that there is no legal or institutional framework to address it, this study sought to identify intervention points at which the situation ... -
A model for socio-economic activities development In laini saba neighbourhood of kibera – city of Nairobi.
(Department of architecture and building science School of the built environment, 2009)In a modern age where knowledge based industry has increasing dominance, much private sector production are increasingly becoming home-based. However, in Laini Saba, this has not been the case and in essence it has lowered ... -
A critical evaluation of plant and machinery valuation approaches in Kenya
(Department of Real Estate and Construction Management School of Built Environment, 2009)Plant and machinery valuation is a multi-disciplinary subject involving law, engineering, statistics, economics, insurance, industrial process, environment and planning. In addition, it is a complex process which requires ... -
Factors contributing to illegal occupation and developments on alienated public land for road corridors in Kenya:
(Department of Urban and Regional planning, 2009)Illegal land occupation and developments on road corridors in Kenya is quite common. The consequences include destruction of property and delays when the time comes to construct the roads. The fact that it is possible ... -
Health and safety management on construction project sites in Kenya: a case of construction projects in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Health and safety at construction sites deals with both physical and psychological well being of workers on construction sites and other persons whose health is likely to be adversely affected by construction activities. ... -
A study on the impact of contractor-subcontractor relationships on the performance of construction projects: a case study of the Kenyan Construction Industry
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Subcontracting in the construction industry has greatly increased In recent years. In most construction projects, especially building projects, it is common for 80 to 90% of the work to be performed by subcontractors. ... -
Impact of public procurement procedures on delivery of maintenance works: Case of The Ministry of Housing, National Social Security Fund and Kenyatta National Hospital Maintenance Projects
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The public procurement system in Kenya has been undergoing reforms consistent with the global trend since the mid 1990s, most notably within the periods covering 1997-2001 and 2005. The delivery of maintenance projects in ... -
Policy and Planning Implications for Temporary Settlements Hosting Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) In Kenya: A Case Study of Afraha Stadium IDP Camp
(University of NairobiSchool of the Built Environment Department of Urban and Regional Planning, 2008)Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are increasing becoming a challenge to Kenya. Whether displaced by conflict, disaster or development initiatives, the IDP population is often left to grapple with no basic needs and ...
