Browsing Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD) by Title
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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 ... -
Implementation of server GIS: case study of ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar services
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Most geo-referenced (spatial) data related to ESRI Eastern Africa and Oakar Services Limited is held in desktop GIS systems. Server GIS is experiencing tremendous growth and gaining popularity in terms of use, especially ... -
Implication Of Drainage System On Commercial Activities In Eldoret Town CBD
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Implication Of Household Land Size And Land Use On Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In A Maize Farming System Of Kalongo Sub-Location, Makueni County
(UoN, 2019)The economy of the country is largely based on agriculture as the sector contributes about 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides livelihoods to about 80 percent of the population (Kenya 2017c). The ... -
Implication of informal food vending outlets in Nairobi Industrial area, Lunga Lunga road.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Due to increased urbanization rates coupled by reduced supply of formal employment, urban authorities have been faced with a big challenge in controlling the informal economic activities especially street food that have ... -
Implication of informal land uses on Ngong River. Case of Bunyala Road
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper is meant to investigate on the implications of informal land uses on upper Ngong‟river riparian reserve. Slum dwellers are always excluded from most service deliveries by the responsible authorities. These include ... -
Implication of unplanned bus terminus on land use (Kasarani – Mwiki Road)
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Implications for conversion of agricultural land use in peri urban areas of Gitothua Ward, Ruiru Sub County
(School of Built Environment, University of Nairobi, 2018)Ruiru subcounty has witnessed increased changes from its initial agricultural land use to a more urbanized residential and commercial land use. These land-use and land-cover changes affect directly and indirectly the ... -
Implications of Smart Cities on the Adjacent Land Uses: a Case of Konza City in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Smart City era has been ushered in by technological advancements of the 21st century, creating transformative landscapes that integrate technology, infrastructure, and urban planning to enhance the quality of life for ... -
Implications of uncontrolled urban Development in the Lunga Lunga informal settlement along Ngong River
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Improving financial accessibility to micro and small scale enterprises in Kenya: a case study of Gikomba and Kibera, Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1997)Lack of access to finance has been identified as a major constraint on the ability of MSEs in Kenya to fulfil their potential for dynamic growth. This study investigates the high propensi ty of MSEs to identify lack of ... -
Improving the role of rural-based women's groups in rural development: a case study of central aAego location Siaya - district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1992)Rural development is necessary in Third World Countries because the majority of their population are the rural dwellers.The Kenyan Government therefore, has used various strategies since its independence as shown by ... -
Improving the Voltage Stability of a Distribution System With Renewable Distributed Generation Using a Three Method Hybrid.
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Owing to the increased advocacy on clean energy sources worldwide, the integration of Renewable Distributed Generators (RDGs) in to the grid has been increasingly adopted in meeting increased electrical load demand. RDGs ... -
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 ... -
In-migration process and Its implications on the planning of housing for the low-income groups in Homa Bay town, South Nyanza District
(University Of Nairobi, 1979)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the implications which the process of in-migration had on the provision of planned low-cost housing in HamaBay town. In order to realize this objective, it was ... -
In-pipe hydropower potential: case of Nairobi city water and sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2017-04)There exists hydropower potential in gravity-fedwater supply systems. This power can be harnessed by installing in-pipe turbines without the costs and environmental impacts associated with ... -
Inadequacy of production of building materials in Kenya
(Department of Building Ecunomics & Management, University of Nairobi, 1991-06)Many construction industries in developing countries are said to experience serious difficulties in - their operations, with inadequate supply of building materials ranking high in the list of ills. In Kenya. over the ... -
Incompressible aerodynamiic performance of aerofoil blades of various configurations
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1993)Plow over can~ered aerofoils with thickness to chord ratios of 10.82%,12.99%,16.24%, and 18.5690 were numerically modelled using k-w method for boundary layer flows. The aerofoils were of 5?o, 6% and 7% camber ... -
Incorporating Biophilic Design as a Therapeutic Element in Malls in Nairobi-A Case Study of the Karen Area
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study examines the use of biophilic design in malls in Nairobi's Karen area. According to a growing body of research, implementing biophilic design into the built environment significantly improves people's entire ... -
Indigenous Construction Business Financing a Case Study of National Construction Corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987)Construction business requiresmore than more additional funds. With some training, especially in the management of business, the construction businessmen could raise enough funds internally so that the need for external ...