Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Planning For Sustainable Utilization And Conservation Of Urban River Corridors In Kenya: A Case Study Of The Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)This study focuses on planning for sustainable utilization and conservation of urban river corridors in Kenya, a case study of Nairobi River. The study was borne out of the need to protect Nairobi River corridor from ... -
Sharing The Burden Of Solid Waste On Society: An Assessment Of Environmental Equity At Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08)While all members of society often appreciate and enjoy environmental improvements of civilization, a growing body of evidence reveals that environmental problems of human civilization are not borne equally by various ... -
Determinants of housing supply in Kenya
(2013)Housing as an economic good is often considered as an investment good with expected returns either in terms of rent or capital gains made from sale of the investment. The problem of provision of adequate shelter is a ... -
An Assessment Of Integrated Water Resources Management Practices In Gucha River Catchment
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Integrated water resource management (IWRM) approach seeks to achieve sustainable holistic development of water resources in a water catchment. It is a cross cutting issue with multiple institutions involved and harmonization ... -
Impediment to the formulation of a national design policy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)Design translates abstract thoughts of researchers, scientists and technologists into tangible products and services that meet specific public needs. Design forms the initial stage of any production processes and it ... -
Energy status in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)South Sudan has a problem for lack of equitable and reliable energy source for power supply. The major source of electricity in South Sudan is thermal using diesel-fired generators. 83% of South Sudan is rural and uses, ... -
Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Land Suitability Analysis for Urban Development; Case Study of Kisii Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-06)Land use planners often make complex decisions within a short period of time when they must take into account sustainable development and economic competitiveness. Land suitability analysis would be very useful in this ... -
Design And Evaluation Of Solar Maize Grain Dryer With A Back-up Heater
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)A solar dryer integrated with a simple biomass burner was designed and constructed with locally available materials to dry maize. The dryer was composed of solar collector, drying chamber, back-up heater and airflow ... -
The influence of manganese and silicon on the precipitation of vanadium carbide in steel
(University of Nairobi,, 1989)Four vacuum-melted steels with a nominal composition of Fe0.12wt.%C0.46wt.%V contained additions of 1.5 wt.% Mn (steel B), 0.3 wt.% Si (steel C) and 1.5 wt.% Mn and 0.3 wt.% Si (steel D). Steel A, with no manganese or ... -
An Investigation Of Low Temperature Plasma Environment Effect On The Content Of Polyphenols During Manufacture Of Kenyan Tea
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-07)Low Temperature Nitrogen Plasma (LTNP) was used to process green tealeaf to study its effect on the Polyphenol content in Made Tea. This was carried out using fresh green tea leaves that was collected on different days ... -
Land Use Change And Its Impact On Livelihoods: A Case Study Of Kalokol Division, Turkana County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Land use in Turkana County has been punctuated by radical disruptions, caused by the containment policy during and after the colonial period and recurrent droughts coupled with intertribal conflicts during the post-Independence ...
