Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Towards the Integration of Urban Transport and Land Use Policies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Integrating urban transport and land use policies is paramount to optimising accessibility to land uses, which contributes to climate-smart cities. However, in rapidly urbanizing cities, land use inaccessibility is a ... -
The Implication of Urban Morphological Changes to Sustainable Urban Development of Eldoret Municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Whereas 70% of world’s population is projected to live in urban areas by the year 2050, 80% of the current urban population reside in informal settlements. Urbanization presents significant spatial transformations in respect ... -
Developing Geo-database for Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company for Optimum Revenue Collection in Nairobi Informal Settlements Case Study Kayole Soweto
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, revenue collection in the informal settlements in Nairobi County is a huge challenge. This is due to the huge difference in the amount of water inflows into a specific informal ... -
Role of Information Management System in Performance of Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A major and crucial factor towards the realization and attainment of sustainable and inclusive growth in developing nations is transport connectivity. A blueprint referred to as “The Kenya Vision 2030” illustrated that ... -
Assessment of the Ng-cdf Project Management Structure on Performance of Ng-cdf Projects in Kenya; a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in North Mugirango Constituency in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to evaluate the relationship between the NG-CDF project management structure and the performance of NG-CDF projects in Kenya with a focused study of public secondary schools in North Mugirango constituency ... -
Assessing Anthropogenic Changes in Lake Naivasha Basin Using Gis: Implications for Sustainable Resource Management
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Emerging Art Trends Among Contemporary Kenyan Artists
(University of Nairobi, 2024)For centuries, artistic movements have evolved from one to another due to a combination of dissatisfaction with existing conventions, advancements in technology, socio-political changes, and the desire for self-expression ... -
Impacts of Ecotourism on Local Development in Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The tourism industry has seen rapid growth in ecotourism, which has become increasingly popular in developing countries and economically disadvantaged areas across the globe. Ecotourism plays a significant role in the ... -
Adoption of Fraud Detection Technologies by Medical Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of the study was to examine the adoption of fraud detection technologies by medical insurance companies in Kenya with a specific focus on the impact of technological, organizational, environmental, perceived ... -
An Analysis of Middle- and High-income Rental Housing Supply in Kenya: a Case Study of Uasin Gishu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The supply of real estate in Kenya has been on a constant increase. In 2020, real estate firms reported a decline in residential units’ occupancy rates especially in the high-end market segment pointing at an oversupply. ... -
The Paradox of International Construction Practice: a Case of Dominance of Chinese Firms in the Construction of National Trunk Roads in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that promote dominance of Chinese firms in the construction of national trunk roads in Kenya, to establish barriers to local firms competing favourably in ICB tenders ... -
The Impact of Skilled Construction Workers’ Turnover on the Performance of Construction Projects in Kenya: a Case Study of Judiciary Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2024)High turnover of skilled construction workers contributes to reduced performance of construction projects. Consequently, this study investigated the persistent construction workers turnover detrimental to project performance ... -
Inclusive Design in the Aviation Industry: a Case Study of Wilson Airport, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This study explores the implementation of inclusive design principles within the aviation industry, focusing on the unique case of Wilson Airport in Nairobi County, Kenya. The importance of developing settings that meet ... -
Implications of Informal Urban Land Use Patterns on the Provision of Water and Sanitation Infrastracture– a Case Study of Obunga Informal Settlement, Kisumu County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The challenge of water and sanitation infrastructure supply in informal settlements is a global phenomenon but more so in developing countries and needs to be addressed. Despite slums accommodating more than half of the ... -
Development of a WebGIS System for Wayleave Management: a Case Study of a Section of the Proposed 82Km 220kV Malindi-Weru-Kilifi Transmission Line
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Wayleave management and Easement administration in the electricity subsector remains predominantly manual and paper-based, even in today’s digital world. The interaction between property owners, and utility companies ... -
The Application of Consumer Behaviour Analytics in Shopping Centre Management:a Case Study of Shopping Centres in Nairobi
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Land Size Change and Its Impact on Pineapple Production and Rural Livelihoods in Gatundu North of Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya, the shrinking size of farm plots in most high-potential agricultural areas as a result of ongoing land subdivision is presently a key policy problem. Land sub-division has been a significant cause of concern for ... -
Performance Comparison Between Open Drip and Sub-surface System a Case Study Mwea Irrigation Agricultural Development Center
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Around 75% of Kenya's population relies on agriculture for both sustenance and income. About Kenya's two-thirds of the land is semi-arid to arid. Conventional irrigation systems like furrow and has been largely adopted in ... -
Assessment of the Implementation of Energy Conservation Opportunities Arising From Energy Audits; a Study of Four-star and Five-star Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Hospitality Industry suffered heavily from the effects of Covid-19 pandemic. Despite of this, there is increased desire to provide high quality and sustainable services to the guests in an energy-efficient and environmentally ... -
Contributing Factors to Effective Waste Management on Construction Sites a Case for Designed Green Buildings in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Designed green buildings are structures intentionally designed, constructed, operated and maintained to minimize their environmental impact. This study investigated the contributing factors to effective waste management ...
