Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Sustainable Management Of Natural Wetlands In Urban Areas
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The concern that human settlements can have direct and indirect impacts on the environment, and that wetlands are particular susceptible to negative change, has long been proven. It is for this reason that this study was ... -
Managing application of domestic water heating systems in urban areas in Kenya, case study of Syokimau, Machakos.
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Factors Affecting Sand Harvesting in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Sand harvesting is practiced in Kenya as an economic activity and is occasioned by a variety of factors. The practice has both positive and negative impacts to livelihoods. It is the negative impacts that occur due to ... -
Evaluation Of Building Approval Processes On Construction Project Delivery (Time And Cost) - A Study Of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The acquisition of statutory building approvals required by developers has been cited as one of the hindrances to adequate and affordable housing. With the rate of urbanization in Kenya estimated at 32.8% and an annual ... -
Effects of Land Subdivisions to Food Security Case Study: Kaputiei North- Kajiado County
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Energy Solution for Wananchi Group Ltd Zuku
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Power supply is one of the critical challenges confronted by telecommunications operators in deploying their networks. This challenge is readily overcome in developed countries as a result of up-to-date power infrastructure. ... -
Evaluation of the Viability of Solar and Wind Power System Hybridization for Safaricom Off-grid Gsm Base Station Sites
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To enable people in remote marginalized areas, communicate with the rest of the world, it has been increasingly important for the telecommunication network providers to install transmitting base stations in these regions. ... -
Distribution of Heavy Metals in Water and Sediments of Lower River Nzoia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Heavy metals are major pollutants of aquatic systems due to their bio-accumulative nature. Overreliance on agro based farm inputs to improve agricultural yield, discharge of industrial waste and lack of proper sewerage ... -
Analysis of the Governance Framework for Vehicular Air Pollution Abatement in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
