Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the trends and patterns of reporting injuries in construction sites. A case study of Kasarani constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to determine the trend and pattern of reporting injuries among the construction site workers and to find out the factors leading to underreporting of injuries in construction sites. The major ... -
Assessing the impact of refugee camp on land cover of Kakuma area Turkana county
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of refugees and internally displaced people has reached its highest point since World War II.By the end of 2015, more than sixty ... -
An assessment of the growth and the performance of serviced apartments in Kenya a case study of Kilimani area
(University of Nairobi, 2016-07)Serviced apartment is a contemporary accommodation product that has gained significant popularity in recent years. However, the rate of expansion globally varies from one place to the other and from time to time. The product ... -
The Developments in Real Estate and Sustainable Urban Environment: a Case Study of Kilimani Area Within Nairobi City County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenyan real estate includes all types of property ranging from single and multiple dwelling units residential developments, commercial (office space, retail space, shopping malls and hotel or restaurants), agricultural ... -
Emergence of gated communities and their Socio-spatial impacts on urban areas: the case of Kileleshwa neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Gated communities are relatively new phenomena that have become very popular globally and in Kenya. Gated communities have been observed not only in the USA but also in other parts of the world such as Lebanon, South ... -
Designing distributed renewable energy powered wheelchairs for sustainable rural mobility in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-06)Victor Papanek the champion of social design remarks that designer should design for people‟s needs as opposed to their wants. One of the major point marks in social design is designing sustainable products and service ... -
Design Considerations in Television and Radio Broadcast Studios.
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Instability problems of circular saws used in timber industry
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The changing landuse pattern in a million acre settlement schemes and its implications on household income generation from agriculture: a case study of Naitiri Scheme in Bungoma District
(University of Nairobi, 1997-09)More than 80 percent of kenyas population relies on small scale agriculture for their livelihood. This population is disproportionately located in rural areas and constitute the majority of the poor in Kenya. Experience ... -
An Investigation Into Land Registration Process and Its Effects on Urban Land Development
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The history of land policies from the time of colonial administrators to the time of development planners and reform programmes (resettlement schemes, adjudication and demarcation for registration purposes) underscores the ... -
An Investigation Of Factors Contributing To Failure Of Local Authorities To Meet Financial Obligations: A Case Study Of City Council Of Nairobi Estates Funded By National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2008)Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs. Governments are obligated to make provisions for the satisfaction of this need, in conjunction with the private sector. In spite of efforts usually made, the demand for ... -
A study of the transportation problems and some of their implications to Agricultural development in Bukoba District, Tanzania
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Styles in History of Arts
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Health Services In Uganda
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An Investigation Into The Challenges Facing Building Contractors At Various Stages Of Their Existence In Financing Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The capital cost of a construction project is a concept that should be considered by parties involved in a building project. Adequate capital enhances good contract performance with regard to the production of projects ... -
An Investigation Into The Adaptability Of Old Office Blocks To Changing User Needs (Case Study: Nairobi Central Business District)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This study sought to assess the adaptability of old office buildings to the changing needs of the building users. This entailed establishing the adequacy of the building design as well as facilities incorporated in the ... -
An investigation into electronic waste management a case study of Nairobi’s cbd and Dandora dumping site
(University of Nairobi, 2008)E-waste is a popular informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. E-waste is considered dangerous as certain components of some electronic products contain materials that are hazardous depending ... -
A Study Into The Level Of Application Of Marketing Research Strategies In Quantity Surveying Practice
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The quantity surveying profession has historically regarded research as an arcane and largely irrelevant indulgence pursued by the field of academia. Only rarely is research overtly commercially focused, and virtually never ... -
Assisted Living Environments For The Aged Through Universal Design A Case Study Of Mji Wa Huruma,kiambu.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)‘‘In an age in which efficiency and immediate gains or profit are emphasized, there lies the possibility of reducing the worth of the individual to his or her ability to contribute materially to society as opposed to seeing ...