Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) with Ruminal Slaughterhouse Waste under Mesophilic Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic weed with large biomass poses serious socio-economic and environmental challenges in fresh water bodies such as Lake Victoria in East Africa. Efforts towards its ... -
Potential Environmental and Socio-economic Effects of Geothermal Exploitation on the Local Community: a Case of Suswa Geothermal Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sought to assess the potential environmental and socio-economic effects of geothermal exploitation on the local community in Suswa that primarily encompasses pastoralists who practice a nomadic lifestyle and ... -
Land Fragmentation and Its Effects on Sustainable Food and Livelihood Security in Kenya: the Case of Banana Farming System of Kisii County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)“The study investigated the phenomenon of land fragmentation and the effects on food and livelihood security in Kenya. The study was set in Bonyanchaire Sub-Location of Kisii County, which has banana farming as a significant ... -
Use Of Urban Surface Runoff For Groundwater Recharge In Nairobi City.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Surface run-off harvesting systems of collect and store rain-water from rooftops, lawns and street runoffs for later use. While the catchment experiences high run-off in the dry season severe water shortage is experienced. ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Use For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In The Maize-Tea-Dairy Mixed Farming System: A Case Study Of Bogeche Sub Location In Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study investigates the impact of household land size and use on food and livelihood security in Bogeche sub location, Kisii County. The specific objectives of the study were as follows: to identify the current household ... -
Mapping radioactive minerals using remote sensing: a case study of Mrima Hill Kwale County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mrima hill is an elliptical carbonatite plug area of approximately 2 km across, a gazetted forest reserve in Kwale county, bounded by 4° 29'l0"S; 39° 15 '10'’ E coordinates, 750 feet above the sea level. The hill is ... -
Application of Geospatial Technologies in Identification of Optimal Groundwater Yield Locations Case Study: Woqooyi Galbeed Region, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Groundwater is one of the most important resources on the globe and it is reducing rapidly. Consequently, there is a need for identification of potential groundwater zones. The use of conventional geophysical techniques ... -
Developing a web mapping application for managing and visualization of the location of Kenya Ports Authority land parcels in Mombasa.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the year 2017 Kenya Ports Authority land audit, it was reported that Mombasa County has 90% of the land parcels used by the agency for its operations. The number of parcels allocated and owned by KPA in Mombasa is ... -
Use of geospatial techniques in selecting suitable areas for rearing dairy cattle, goats and honey bees in Baringo county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Food insecurity has been a major issue all over developing nations including Kenya especially in rural areas where lives are solely dependent on agriculture. This situation has been worsening with the climatic conditions ... -
Development of a Small-scale Machine for Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fiber
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sisal fibre is a raw material used in the production ropes, mats, gunny bags, carpets and polymer composites. UNIDO, in 2001, revealed that there is large amount of small-scale sisal in East Africa that is inadequately ... -
Factors Affecting Performance and Functionality of Rural Market Centers in Central Alego Ward, Siaya County - Kenya-a Study of Boro, Ndere and Ratuoro Markets
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study sets out to examine factors that influence the performance, functionality and growth of three rural market centres in Central Alego ward of Siaya County -western Kenya, with a view to proposing measures to improve ... -
A Geospatial Approach for Estimating Optimal (Rooftop) Sites for Off –grid Connected Photovoltaic (Pv) Cells in Part of Nairobi Central and Ngara, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Solar energy is the cleanest source of renewable energy and has good prospects for future sustainable development. More also photovoltaic (PV) systems have become less costly and building rooftops have become attractive ... -
Mapping Urbanization and Analysis of Its Impact on Quantity of Arable Land. A Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Urbanization has been defined as an inter-sectoral trend that directly encompasses all aspects of human civilization and the economy. One of the major drivers of rapid urbanization in Kenya is demographic dynamics. Urban ... -
Using Geospatial Technologies to Assess the Impact of Human Settlement in Mt. Elgon Forest
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The Mt. Elgon ecosystem is a gazetted forest reserve. Over decades of time, the forest ecosystem has experienced a surge in human population through the government-led Chepyuk settlement. Recently, there was a petition to ... -
Impact of Lean Automation on Process Performance in Sugar Industries in Kenya: Case of Mumias Sugar Company
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Several challenges like high cost of production continue to affect the performance of sugar industries depicted by undesirable process efficiencies and productivity with average sugar productivity of 85%, which is below ... -
Development of an Economic and Environmental Decision Making Model for Optimal Solar and Wind Energy Utilization
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the emergence of renewable energy, Renewable Energy Technology (RET) has been considered harmless, clean and free. On the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are perceived as the only hostile technology to the ... -
Solar Pv Systems Sizing,performance and Economic Viability for the Kenyan Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Electricity in Kenya is sold and distributed by a monopoly,Kenya Power Company Ltd,and the latest data shows an estimated 4.9 millions customers served by the company. -
Assessing the Hydrocarbon Potential of Offshore Lamu Basin using Nuclear Well Logs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya’s sedimentary basins are similar to other basins in eastern Africa where petroleum has been discovered. In general, acoustic and electrical methods are used in geophysical logging for hydrocarbon exploration in the ... -
Analysis and Modelling of Cartographic Services Among the East African Community Member States
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Economic and political integration of East Africa has been expanding since its second founding in 2000, more so with the accession of Rwanda and Burundi (2007) and South Sudan (2016). Driven by the provisions of the common ... -
Assessment and Mapping of Black Carbon and PM2.5 Variability: A Case Study in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Airborne particulate matter is of great concern in the global environment due to associated negative effects on human health and environment, and its contribution to climate change. Reported here is carried out evaluation ...
