Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Smart grid energy management system for Industrial applications
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, energy needs have become complicated due to rapid industrialization, population growth and enforcement of stringent measures to reduce the carbon footprint globally. Industries being amongst the largest ... -
Voltage stability improvement by construction of parallel transmission lines - Case study – Western Kenya Region.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)An integrated power system in any given economy is anticipated to provide steady and reliable power sufficient for peak loads. Several challenges have been witnessed in diverse power grids, despite research having been ... -
Economic- environmental impacts of solar photovoltaics using life cycle assessment: Using a multi-tier framework
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Since the start of the new millennium, renewable energy technology has been considered harmless, clean and free in nature, on the other hand, non-renewable energy sources are considered as hostile technology. Accessibility ... -
An Analysis of the Decision·making Criteria for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Real estate ownership has been conceded since time immemorial as a basic necessity for man. Its ownership gives a person some degree of security in a psychological as well as in a financial sense. The fact that real ... -
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability With Wind Energy Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Title: Investigating Power Grid Frequency Stability with Wind Energy using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm. Reg. No: F56/83018/2015. Renewable energy sources (RES) have become a key area of concern and interest ... -
Planning for Agro-industries in Rural Communities: the Case of Kinangop Sub-county, Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Agro-industries are important vehicles in rural development. They enhance food security and employment creation in off-farm activities, thereby boosting levels of income and government revenue that is generated from the ... -
The Role of Markets in Rural Development-a Case of Funyula Market in Funyula Town, Funyula Sub-county, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rural markets have had a strong potential that could initiate an increasing growth course, which culminates in continuous and sustainable development. However, instances of poor market integration due to poor polices; and ... -
Impacts of University Location on Rural Neighborhood Land Use a Case of Kenya Methodist University Main Campus in Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)University education in Kenya has experienced phenomenal growth which has not been in tandem with the physical growth of the Universities thus causing a strain on the physical infrastructure of the universities and a ... -
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 ...
