Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Performance evaluation of an existing solar concentrator
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The main sources of energy in the world are based on fossil fuels. However, these sources have several downsides such as causing damage to the environment and they are also sensitive to price changes. Due to the above ... -
An investigation into the effects of informal individualisation of unregistered community land on community land rights. Case study: Ikutha district in Kitui county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Land is a very important asset to every living thing ranging from the small insects, plants, wild and domestic animals to human beings. Human beings being the most knowledgeable of all the living things have the ability ... -
Assessing planning policy framework for public urban parks: A case of city park, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Public urban parks provide environmental, economic and social benefits to the urban communities. In Kenya their quality over time has deteriorated resulting in encroachment, lack of attention, poor maintenance, lack of ... -
Comparative use of lime and Moringa oleifera in removal of suspended solids from coffee processing effluent
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya, coffee grows in only a small part of 20% of the whole country which is arable land. It grows well between 1200 m and 2100 m above sea level and an annual rainfall of more than 1000 mm. Besides that, coffee ... -
Use of GIS in mapping the spatial distribution and security of WI-FI networks case study: Nairobi central business district
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project shows the important role that GIS can play in mapping the spatial distribution of wireless networks and their security protocols that have been put in place by institutions, companies and businesses within ... -
An evaluation of the conservation of a swahili town a case study of Lamu world heritage site
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This research study sought to evaluate how a Conser vation plan based on the International Conservation Charters that has not be en adequately contextualised and adapted to local conditions can lead to a sustainab le ... -
Loss reduction and voltage profile improvement by optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation (DG) using a hybrid of genetic algorithm (GA) and improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Though several algorithms for optimizing DG location and size in a power system network with the aim of reducing system power losses and improving voltage profile have already been proposed, they still suffer from several ... -
Evaluation of success indicators of building construction projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)Project success means efficiency and effectiveness.Success is measured in terms of how well these objectives have been met. Traditionally, evaluation of project success has been based on the three constraints of time, ... -
Integrating motorcycle transport in the urban transportation planning in Nairobi county: Case study of Thika super highway
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study focusses on motorcycle transport in Kenya with emphasis on integrating their use and functioning in the urban areas in line with urban transportation planning. Motorcycle transport industry in the country has ... -
Assessment of small dams and pans in Tanathi water services board
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Water is crucial to sustaining life and many resources are expended in water development and management with the intention of making it accessible so as to improve people’s lives and promote civilization. The making of ... -
Risk factors influencing diarrhoea occurrence among children under five years old in informal urban settlements:A case study of Korogocho, in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to establish the relationship between risk factors of childhood diarrhea and it’s occurrence in Korogocho slum in Nairobi County. The hypotheses to be tested were; there is no ... -
Sustainable urban design approach for Dump site rehabilitation: Case of decommissioning Dandora Dump site for urban park
(2014)Neglecting of 4R hierarchical solid waste management, reject, reduce, recover and reuse has led to questionable urban environmental qualities contrary to Nairobi the green city. Key to the study is investigating the ... -
Controller for optimizing voltage profile of distribution networks with distributed generation
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The distribution networks to which distributed generators (DG) are connected were not designed for direct connection of generators. DG cause changes to stability, voltage profile and protection systems. Because distribution ... -
Phytoremediation of polychlorobiphenyls (PCB’s) in landfill e-waste leachate with water hyacinth (E.Crassipes)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The presence of e-waste in a landfill can release persistent organic pollutants (POPs) including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), into the environment. PCBs are a family of more than 200 chemical compounds (congeners), ... -
Challenges facing settlement executive committees in slum upgrading programs in Kenya. A case study of Eldoret municipality
(2014)The main objective of this study was to investigate the challenges facing Settlement Executive Committee (SEC) under slum upgrading programmes in Munyaka, Kamukunji and Huruma slums of Eldoret Municipality, Uasin Gishu ... -
Urban planning and airports: Land use compatibility for optimal development of malindi Airport
(2014)The problem of incompatible land uses around airports is a critical one which has been allowed to develop largely through the inadequate provision of appropriate planning measures. Malindi Airport which was originally ... -
Water allocation assessment: A study of hydrological simulation on Mukurumudzi River Basin
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The flow at RGS 3KD06 on 13/03/2013 was estimated at approximately 0.006 m3/s (520 m3/d), which is 53% of the lowest recorded daily flow for March (0.011.28 m3/s, 974 m3/d). The concerns regarding the low flows on the ... -
Use of geographic information system (G.I.S) to identify agro-climatic and edaphic conditions for coffee growth, case study: Republic of Rwanda
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-05)The significance of geospatial technology to this project lies in the fact that agriculture is of spatial nature. Agriculture and natural resources are essentially understood by a geographic location. Spatial technology ... -
Urban informality in planned neighbourhoods A case of home based enterprises in Buru-buru estate in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)This research focuses on informal sector activities in planned neighbourhood. Using Buru-Buru as a case study, the research interrogates the nature and types of informal sector activities in planned neighbourhoods, their ... -
Transport development and implications on wildlife conservation; Case study of proposed greater southern bypass (Kitengela loop)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife dispersal and migratory corridors play a critical role in the conservation of wildlife not only in Kenya but all over the world. Areas dedicated as National Parks may not be sufficient enough to cater for the ...
