Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Environmental Communication : A Case Study of Wayfinding in a Hospital Environment in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Environmental communication refers to information that is embedded in the bu1lt environment in the form of physical elements, architectural features, and other communication devices such as s1gnage and color separations ... -
Water And Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Projects In Informal Settlements: A Case Study Of Kisip Project In Kcc Village, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Water and waste water infrastructure service provision is essential for human survival, health and dignity. Human settlements should develop with adequate water and waste water infrastructure services, but in real situation, ... -
The Impact Land Sub-division and Fragmentaion on Rural Development: a Case Study of Vihiga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vihiga is one of the most densely populated counties in Kenya with a current population density of 1,045 persons per square km. The high population has exerted enormous pressure on available land resource resulting in land ... -
Influence of Miraa Cultivation on Changing Agricultural Land Use Patterns in Mbita and Kianjiru Locations, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study focuses on the influence of miraa (Catha edulis) production on land-use patterns in Mbeere South Sub-County, Embu County. It was borne out of the need to interrogate the phenomenon of invasive and unregulated ... -
Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies Energy Resources and Conflict Management: a Case Study of the Eastern Africa Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This thesis argues that mismanagement of extraction of energy resources (oil and gas) is a source of conflict in African states. The issue that this thesis seeks to address is how the East Africa region can effectively ... -
Environmental and land use impacts of Quarrying along Ngong river in Embakasi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quarrying is a human activity that involves the extraction of natural resources from the earth’s surface. Like any other extractive activity, quarrying alters the physical environment, and when unchecked has the potential ... -
Evaluation of the effects of super absorbent polymer (SAP) on soil.water retention characteristics (WRC) of different soils
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Analysis of Groundwater Quality and Identification of Abstraction Points in Kahawa Wendani, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Surface water is not enough to meet the needs of the increasing populace, which has led to groundwater use as an alternative source globally. It therefore becomes essential to monitor groundwater levels and quality to ... -
Estimating Tidal Energy Resource Potential for Power Production Along Kenyan Coast-line
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenyan fast economic progress evident by a population ranked at third highest growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa as per World Bank 2015 should invest in infrastructure. The industrialization (oil and gas discoveries), ... -
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge by Brassicae Family Plants; Turnip, Sunflower and Mustard
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Poor enforcement of standards for release of heavy metals into public sewers has led to the presence of the metals in sewage sludge at wastewater treatment plants. The sludge if used as manure would risk transferring heavy ... -
The Terrorfic City
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Urban terror is increasingly becoming a normal phenomenon in modern day cities. Its impact is creating changes in building designs and urban form and in essence altering city life. It is well known that the city has ... -
The Impact of Urbanization on the Livelihood of Bor Community in Bor County of Jonglei State, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The increasing rate of urbanization in South Sudan as a result of a combination of natural urban increase and net in-migration to urban areas has an impact on the livelihood of the pastoral communities that live around the ... -
Design For Speech:a Case Of University Of Nairobi Lecture Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The conditions surrounding the transmission of speech in an enclosed auditorium are complicated, it is true, but are only such as will yield an exact solution in the light of adequate data (Sabine, 1964). Good acoustics ... -
Strategies for local economic development.A case study of Landi Mawe neighbourhood in Nairobi city
(University of Nairobi, 2017)vABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate and identify the urban management strategies that are vital in the enhancement of local economic development. The Landi Mawe neighbourhood within Nairobi ... -
Freight Travel Time Reliability On The Northern Corridor
(University of Nairobi, 2017)More than common congestion, transport reliability is emerging as an issue of greater concern on freight corridors. It has been estimated that costs associated with unpredictable travel form the bulk of the logistics costs ... -
An Evaluation of Property Rates Collection and Enforcement in Devolved Systems of Governance -a Case Study of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The problem of poor property tax collection and enforcement is rampant in developing countries including Kenya. This is evidenced by the following: poor contribution of property rates to local/devolved governments’ revenue; ... -
The Role of Solid Waste Management Service Providers in Karatina Town
(2017)The main aim of this study was to assess the management of solid waste in Karatina town households and markets. This is because of the increasing sites of unattended solid wastes in its public places. The objectives of the ... -
Assessment of the Environmental Effects of Quarrying in Kitengela Subcounty of Kajiado in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Quarry locations, abandoned without any scheduled rehabilitation processes thereafter have posed environmental challenges globally, in addition to being among the most risky industry to work in due to high number of reported ... -
Improving Thermal Performance Of Commercial Buildings In Nairobi Cbd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Retrofitting of existing buildings offers significant opportunities for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This is being considered as one of main approaches to achieving sustainability in the built ... -
Effectiveness of the Implementation of Sub-Catchment Management Plan using the WDC Process
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Water resources are of paramount importance in deriving the development of each and every country and support all the sectors of the economy. Various forums have emphasized the need to conserve and protect the water resources ...
