Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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The Impact of Organization Strategy on Facilities Management: A Case study of Postal corporation of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main drive of most if not all organizations or companies is to ensure viable comparative advantage among its competitors besides being considered effective amid the various demands and needs of the shareholders and ... -
Factors Affecting Usage of Information and Communication Technology Amongst Building Contractors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Drc) Case Study of Kinshasa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)ICT plays an essential role in the transmission, generation, and interpretation of information for project maintenance, recycling and reusability hence it is evident today that reliance on it is unquestionable. Additionally, ... -
An Investigation on the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Programme on Thekenya Power and Lighting Company Last Mile Connectivity Project Perceived Performance a Case Study of Nakuru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Electricity transmission, distribution and connection face numerous Occupational Health and Safety risks and if unchecked can affect project performance. Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited came up with the Last Mile ... -
Factors Affecting Implementation of Strategic E-procurement of Construction Materials for Maintenance Works A Study of Private Hospitals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Building maintenance is usually a requirement due to the use of the structure. Hospitals are not an exception in this, as there is a requirement to ensure comfort and ambience for those in such premises. There is a strong ... -
Wavelet Based Denoising Methods For Magnetic Resonance Images
(UoN, 2019)Magnetic resonance medical imaging is one of the diagnostic methods used today in cardiograph, mammography and brain tumor analysis as well as many other applications. They are acquired using gradient coil when magnetic ... -
A Comparison Of Global Rating Systems In Green Building With The Safari Green Building Index. A Case Of Nairobi, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)The effect of building design and construction on the planet’s natural environment has in the past two decades come to the forefront of the global conservationist agenda. The use of raw materials as well as the production ... -
Implication Of Household Land Size And Land Use On Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In A Maize Farming System Of Kalongo Sub-Location, Makueni County
(UoN, 2019)The economy of the country is largely based on agriculture as the sector contributes about 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides livelihoods to about 80 percent of the population (Kenya 2017c). The ... -
Mapping Mineral Potential Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study Of Mui Basin In Kitui County
(UoN, 2019)The process of mineral exploration over the past has been expensive and time consuming and for this reason advanced techniques are being applied in order to save on cost and time and to identify the mineral potential ... -
Effectiveness of Climate Change Adaptation Measures in Manufacturing Industries a Case Study of Nairobi Bottlers Limited
(university of nairobi, 2019)Manufacturing industries contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and are vulnerable to its effects. The industries are responsible for some 35% of global electricity use, 20% of CO2 emissions, and 25% of primary resource ... -
Assessment of Anthropogenic Activities and Their Impact on Ngong Hills Forest, Kajiado County: a Remote Sensing Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Monitoring of the forest ecosystem is mandatory in detecting any changes in the ecosystem. Human beings are dependent on forests for various livelihood needs and thus the development and conservation of forests around the ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Waste Management Systems for Tea Factory in Kenya: a Case Study of Maramba Tea Factory in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Government of Kenya and the world has put emphasis on the need to invest in waste management systems. Much of the emphasis has been on Municipal and residential wastes management. However, agro industries (which includes ... -
Climate Responsive Institutional Buildings In Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)A history of higher education shows that universities and colleges have been at the frontage of making as well as deconstructing theories and paradigms. They have commanded social change as a result of scientific breakthroughs ... -
Assessing The Impact Of Tsetse Fly On Livestock Productivity Using Geospatial Technologies, Case Study; Kubo South Location, Kwale County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Livestock production plays an important role as subsistence, for draught power and as an income earner. According to KENTTEC 2017 report, the agricultural sector in Kenya contributes 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic ... -
Design-Led Innovation For Improved Paint Manufacturing : A Case Study Of Companies In Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)Companies are obligated to reconsider their business approach and transform their capabilities as they adjust to the impacts of deregulation, globalization and the knowledge economy. There is an everlasting necessity for ... -
Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS): Transformation Between KPLC CORS System And The Kenya National Geodetic System
(UoN, 2019)Advances in GNSS technology such as multiple constellation, receiver capability, improved software as well as new measurement techniques have increased the applications of GNSS in positioning. The need to continuously ... -
Assessment Of Water Demand Pressure On Surface Water Resources In Burguret River Sub-Catchment Using IS SWAT
(UoN, 2019)Assessment water availability and use in any catchment is a preliminary key requirement for policy administrators and leaders to make an appropriate decision on water allocation. This ensures utilisation of water resources ... -
Determination Of The Optimum Hybrid Renewable Energy System For Powering The School Of Engineering, University Of Nairobi
(UoN, 2019)Off-the-grid and on-the-grid hybrid renewable energy systems have become effective solutions to providing reliable, affordable and environmentally protected electricity for the rural communities where extension of the ... -
Development of a Geovisualisation Tool for Clean Development Mechanism Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya is one of the developing countries that are a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement. These agreements are the world’s advancement towards ... -
Analysis Of The Factors That Influence Housing Affordability In Kigali City
(UoN, 2019)Rwanda is one of developing countries facing the challenges associated with housing. Those challenges include among others, inadequate provision of housing especially for low income earners, infrastructure development, ... -
Provision of Appropriate Rural Transport System- a Case of Nyabiosi Sub-location in Rigoma Division of Nyamira District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Many third world countries (Kenya included) have historically devoted a fair share of their development budgets on expansion of rural road networks as the prime means of enhancing accessibility and personal mobility of ...