Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Energy Efficiency Assessment of Cooling Water System Using Variable Speed Drives at Tetra Pak Converting Factory-nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This project assessed the potential of implementing electrical variable speed drives in flow control on a pumping system of a cooling system. Various studies have documented the energy savings from retrofitting variable ... -
Environmental Impacts of Solar Pv Integration Into Existing Diesel Mini-grid.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental Impacts of Solar PV Integration into Existing Diesel Mini-grid Renewable Energy (RE) is traditionally considered to be clean and free. However, in these last decades, RE related issues are becoming more and ... -
Evaluating Anaerobic Digestion Technology in Reducing the Quantity of Solid Waste: a Case Study of Kigali Dumpsite
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Rwanda is a developing country where the waste generated from households continues to increase due to extensive urbanization and development. Biodegradable organic matter constitutes a great portion of the municipal solid ... -
Analysis of Energy Use in the Ceramic Membrane Filter Plant and in the United Distillers Vintners Plant [a Case Study at Kenya Breweries Ltd]
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The global challenge on energy has been there for some period, this is being driven by the need for safer clean and environmentally friendly sources of energy. Currently most of the world production utilizes electricity ... -
The use of Google Earth engine to analyse changes in Vegetation cover within Shompole and Olkirimatian group Ranches, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Livestock production contribute to nearly a half of agricultural GDP in the country and is the main source of livelihood for the pastoral nomadic communities. These pastoral communities depend on rangelands to provide water ... -
Impact of zoning regulations on sustainable Urban development: a case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This research investigates the impacts of zoning regulation on urban sustainability with specific case of Riverside neighbourhood of Nairobi. The objectives of the study were to document land uses and development densities ... -
Assessment of factors which contribute to Non-revenue Water in Kenya and their mitigation: case of Meru Water supply
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The availability of water resources has been undergoing reduction with time as a result of rising water demand from rapid growth in population, environmental degradation, and irrigated agriculture in the rural areas and ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Use For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In The Irrigated Rice Farming System Of Kiratina Sub Location In Kirinyaga County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Globally, food and livelihood insecurity have persisted for decades, especially in developing countries like Kenya. This is attributed to multiple factors that vary from place to place. This study focused on the most densely ... -
Using Gis To Assess The Risk Of Terrorism: A Case Study Of Garissa County
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Spatial modeling of Biodiversity and Carbon storage along the inhabited slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and Taita Hills (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The inhabited montane areas in Mount Kilimanjaro and Taita Hills are threatened by expansion and intensification of agriculture. Due to poor cropland management and destruction of remnant indigeneous forests on the slopes, ... -
Acquisition And Reconstruction Of Sparse Magnetic Resonance Images Using Compressive Sampling Methods
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Restorative Environments Within Urban Settings :The Case Of Nairobi Central Business District
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Performance Evaluation of Pedestrian facilities at Donholm Interchange along outer Ring Road Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Under Vision 2030, the Kenyan government recognized transportation infrastructure as enabling fast economic growth. The development of transport infrastructure is fundamental to socio-economic transformation. In order to ... -
Range-Based Approach To Volatility Modelling And Forecasting Value-At-Risk
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The purpose of this thesis is to model and forecast value-at-risk based on range-measuring rather than the commonly acknowledged volatility models that are based on closing prices. The use of close-to-close prices in ... -
Applicability Of Public Private Partnerships In Down-Market Urban Housing In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The government of Kenya is duty-bound to provide decent, affordable, accessible, and quality housing for all Kenyans as provided in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Kenya Vision 2030. Kenya is also party to international ... -
Waste Minimization Strategies For Sustainable Interior Design
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This thesis project report is based on waste minimization strategies for sustainable interior design. Conventionally, interior design was viewed as a one-dimensional practice which was basically to offer beautiful spaces ... -
Urban Renewal Potential: A Case For Kaloleni Estate, Kisumu Town
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Housing shortage is a major challenge for urban areas and cities in Kenya. Management and maintenance challenges have led to decay of most housing stock in our urban areas. While urban renewal is seen as means of both ... -
Level Of Provision And Usability Of Non-Motorized Transport Infrastructure Along Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Non Motorised Transport (NMT) is an integral part of the transport system whether in the urban or the rural setting. NMT is typically a part of every trip made. Everyone uses it at some point in their trip for instance, ... -
Management Strategies For Restoration Of Nairobi Dam
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Nairobi Dam has over time attracted many organizations, public and private, who have attempted to rehabilitate it, and as a result, four restoration attempts have been made so far. These efforts have been in vain, and the ...
