Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Analysis of Energy Cost Savings by Insulation of Accumulator Heater in Plastic Blow Moulding Process a Case Study of Kentainers Limited, Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Blow moulding process of plastic tank production makes use of electricity to heat the band heaters to attain optimal temperature for melting the plastic pellets which are the raw materials used in the process. Based on an ... -
Use of Biogas From Brewery Waste Water:a Case Study of Kenya Breweries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rising global challenges of energy generation, especially green energy, sustainability and cost, has triggered immense research on alternative energy sources and technologies in the current times. Energy costs represent a ... -
The Contribution of Contract Administrators Towards Prevention of Escalation of Contractors’ Claims Into Disputes.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Standard forms of contracts provide mechanisms of resolving claims through determination by Contract Administrators. Failure to resolve claims at the Contract Administration level leads to a declaration of disputes. Despite ... -
Valuation of Timber Plantation in Kenya: - a Case Study of Sitoi Tea Estate, Elburgon and Kaptumo.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Highlighting the overall importance of timber plantations linked to job creation, contribution to gross domestic product and environmental sustainability, necessitates a study on wholistic and accurate valuation methods. ... -
Environmental Factors Influencing Performance of Kerra Roads Projects in Moiben Sub County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)KeRRA road construction projects have experienced a myriad of challenges which has hindered effective completion of the projects across the 47 County governments in Kenya. In the third world countries, completion rates of ... -
Design of M&E Capacity Building Framework for Hiv Prevention, Care and Treatment to Improve Hiv Outcomes in Kisii County- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The Kisii County has a diverse background with an estimated population of 1,393,258 with 125,000 orphans (NACC, 2014a). The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence is 4.4% with 63,715 people living with ... -
Determinants Of Male Involvement In Family Planning In Huruma Ward, Mathare Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This is a cross-sectional exploratory study of determinants of male involvement in family planning in Huruma Ward, Mathare Constituency. The study investigated the sociocultural determinants of male involvement in FP as ... -
Short-termwind-speed-to-wind-power Forecasting Using A Hybrid Of Particle Swarm Optimization And Artificial Neural Networks
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Renewable energy has gained momentum over the last decade, with wind power technology leading by the number of projects implemented worldwide and academia as research[1]. Worldwide the growth of wind energy generation[2] ... -
Matatu Design Culture in Nairobi Kenya: An Iconological Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Kenyan transport industry is synonymous with customised design solutions that can be identified mainly by use of graffiti and enhanced interiors aimed at meeting the transport needs of the urban consumer (Johnson, ... -
Creating a Land Information System for a Sectional Property Case Study: Lr 1870/1/218, Westlands, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The general trend of urbanization, population growth and industrialization is asserting more pressure on land, depending on various human activities and land use. Since the supply of land is inelastic and fixed in quantity, ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Land Uses For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In The Pastoral Farming System Of Bissil Sub Location, Kajiado County
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)Growth and development of the agricultural sector in Kenya is crucial overall economic and social well-being. The sector ensures the country is food secure; generates incomes and provides employment both directly and ... -
Household Land Size And Use For Sustainable Food Security In Maize Farming
(University Of Nairobi, 2019)The growing population and the increased family lineage have been unstoppable over the years evidenced by the national census and population projections. This has encouraged the subdivision of land to accommodate the ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Land Use For Sustainable Food Security In Mixed Farming System Of Kathiani Sub-Location In Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on masonry labour productivity in the construction industry in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by four specific ... -
Heavy Metals Pollution Using XRF Spectrometry– A Case Study Of Kilimapesa Gold Mines Processing Plant, Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)study determined the levels of concentrations of cadmium, arsenic, chromium, mercury, lead, copper and zinc in order to assess the extent of heavy metal pollution around Kilimapesa Gold mine processing plant in Narok County. ... -
Evaluation Of The Essential Trace Metals In Soils And African Spider Plants: Case Study Of Molo Ward-Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)In Kenya, cases of malnutrition and nutritionally related ailments have been on the rise. This calls for the search of food crops with vital trace elements constituting their diets. The aim of the current research was to ... -
Analysis Of Beetroot Bulbs (Beta Vulgaris) From Selected Geographical Regions In Kenya: Contents Of Essential Nutritional Elements
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Beetroot is the taproot part of a Beet plant, which is among one of the several cultivated varieties of Beta Vulgaris. It has medicinal value especially for cardiac and cancer treatment. It is also a potential antioxidant ... -
Calibration Of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters And Application For Atmospheric Particulate Matter Measurement In Urban Nairobi And Rural Nanyuki, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study of atmospheric particulate matter (APM) is of great significance for both air quality and monitoring studies. Understanding the sources and concentration of these particulates depend on the presence of long-term ... -
Conceptualizing Graffiti as a Tool for Social Change in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Graffiti is an art form that is steadily growing yet still widely misunderstood in Nairobi. There are, however, positive messages that graffiti artists intend to communicate in their work. These messages may not reach the ... -
Analysis of the Effects of Fertilizer Subsidies on Crop Diversification and Income and Their Implications for Diet Quality in the Upper West Region of Ghana By
(University of Nairobi, 2019)I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisors, Prof. Rose Nyikal and Prof. Chris Ackello-Ogutu, both of the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi for their professional guidance and ... -
Investigating The Management Of Construction Wastes In Nairobi County:
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This research project delved into the management of wastes within the construction sites specifically targeting Nairobi County in Kenya. The aim was to investigate sustainable waste management practices in construction ...