Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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IoT based monitoring system for epileptic patients
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)The unpredictable nature of epileptic seizures makes it challenging to detect and effectively treat this disorder. The seizures are random, and most epileptic patients experience dangerous physical symptoms during an attack ... -
Evaluation of the Nairobi-Thika Road Improvement Project in the Context of Inclusive Development
(SAGE, 2022-03-31)This paper converts the six reasons for inclusive development proposed by Gupta into a heuristic device for evaluation of inclusive development in road infrastructure projects in Nairobi. The Gupta Rationale entails six ... -
China-driven rail development:lessons from Kenya and Indonesia
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)China’s considerable success in expanding its domestic railway network, especially its high-speed rail capacity, has drawn the attention of Global South governments. This, together with rail’s prominent place in the Belt ... -
Role of Pension Backed Mortgages in Affordable Housing in Kenya
(Africa Habitat Review, 2021-10-12)Access to affordable housing is a challenge to many public sector employees who retire without a home despite having worked and saved towards pension. One of the initiatives by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to increase access ... -
Co-Design:Tools, Methods and Techniques for Designing with Users
(Africa Habitat Review, 2021-10-12)The field of co-design has grown exponentially in the last 20 years. This is evidenced by an increasing number of non-designers getting involved in design projects. The rationale for the engagement of non-designers in ... -
Satisfaction Of Residents With Gated Community Lifestyle: The Case Of Nairobi County; Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The residents in gated communities (GC) in Nairobi, Kenya have been promised elusive life with high expectations of convenient lifestyle without knowing the high cost of maintenance of the shared facilities. The ... -
Evaluation of hydraulic performance of an anaerobic pond using radiotracer technique
(University of Nairobi, 2019-03)A radiotracer investigation was carried out in a wastewater stabilization pond using radiotracer technique. Residence time distribution (RTD) of wastewater was measured using Iodine-131 as a radiotracer. The measured RTD ... -
Airborne particulate matter monitoring in Kenya using calibrated low-cost sensors
(University of Nairobi, 2018-10)East African countries face an increasing threat from poor air quality stemming from rapid urbanization, population growth, and a steep rise in fuel use and motorization rates. With few air quality monitoring systems ... -
High airborne black carbon concentrations measured near roadways in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019-03)Airborne black carbon (BC) particles have serious implications for human health and climate change and thus represent a prime target for mitigation policies. The sources of BC include vehicles burning diesel fuel, which ... -
Effect of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Strengthening on the Axial Capacity and Ductility of Non-slender Square Concrete Columns
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research investigated the effect of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthening on the axial capacity and ductility of non-slender square concrete columns. There is a problem of buildings collapsing in ... -
Performance Characterization of 64-APSK Mapping Schemes for Uncoded Space-Time Labeling Diversity in Rician Fading Channels.
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2021)This paper investigates design of spectrally efficient nonlinear transmission scheme for uncoded space-time labeling diversity that is compatible with DVB-S2X standard. Designs are presented for 64-APSK constellation by ... -
Valuation for compensation practices in Kenya: an evaluation.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the practices for valuation for compensation purposes in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative survey design was used to sample the registered valuers using ... -
Ensemble-based model selection for imbalanced data to investigate the contributing factors to multiple fatality road crashes in Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)The study aims to identify relevant variables to improve the prediction performance of the crash injury severity (CIS) classification model. Unfortunately, the CIS database is invariably characterized by the class imbalance. ... -
The quality of an urban residential neighbourhood: a case study of Umoja I Estate, Nairobi
(2020-08-15)Purpose of the study: The study examined the quality of an urban residential neighbourhood in Umoja I Estate, Nairobi. Notably, the study sought to determine the indicators of quality in an urban residential neighbourhood ... -
Adaptation of Swahili architecture and identity :a case study of Lamu Island
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)Cultural continuity and authenticity is of growing concern in Lamu today. This paper questions cultural identity and the resulting material culture of the Swahili people in Lamu. The exploration reveals that the cultural ... -
Universal Design Awareness among Urban Planners and Its Impact on Public Transport Systems in Nairobi, Kenya
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)The idea of Universal Design began in the 1950s with a new attention to disability in the wake of the major world wars. Universal Design proposes a collaborative systems approach that benefits from the synergies of ... -
Evaluation of Property Rates Collection and Enforcement in Devolved Systems of Governance in Kenya: A Case Study of Nairobi City County
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)The paper evaluates property rates collection and enforcement in devolved systems of governance in Kenya with a specific focus on Nairobi City County. The study sought to establish the property rates Collection Ratio ... -
A New Frontier in Collaborative Approaches in Sustainable Open Spaces Delivery in Nairobi City :
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)This study aimed to examine the historical loss of public open spaces in Nairobi City, assess the residents’ awareness of the importance of the resource and determine the collaborative planning and governance approaches ... -
Cadastre Systems and Their Effectiveness in Implementation of a GIS-Based Physical Addressing System :A Case Study of Kiambu, Thika and Machakos Towns in Kenya
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)GIS-based physical addressing and cadastre system are inextricably linked. This is because the cadastre shows property boundaries and delimits road reserves that are crucial for an addressing system. The main purpose of ... -
The production of space and place in informal settlements:a case study of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi
(Africa Habitat Review, 2020-02-20)The paper seeks to understand how the space and place are conceived and used in Nairobi´s informal settlements. Using the case of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, the study explores three questions around the production of space and ...
