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Multi-criteria based selection of fibre optic Internet- based business location: A case study of Nairobi central business district
(department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2010)of a spatial nature, has been in use for more than 30 years. Initial use was limited to small groups within individual agencies working on very specific projects of limited scope. In the last decade, locating business ... -
Multi-criteria suitability analysis for optimal siting of a geothermal well: case study of the greater olkaria geothermal area (goga)
(Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)In this study, the focus was on the applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) as a decision support system in geothermal resource exploration in the Greater Olkaria Geothermal Area (GaGA). The main objective ... -
Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning With Renewable Energy Constraints Using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-heuristic Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Multi-objective Integrated Power System Expansion Planning with Renewable Energy Constraints using Adaptive Hybrid Meta-Heuristic Approach Federal and state government agencies as well as utilities have been using ... -
Multimode network for locating nearest petrol station
(Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 2009)Many times, tourists face a situation where they are lost in a new place and do not know how to reach their desired destination. Sometimes they face an emergency situation like running out of petrol but don’t know the ... -
Mumias Community School
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Nairobi university: student centre
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)Nairobi University Planning Office has noted the absence of a students' centre on the main campus. No study or proposals has however been forward In this project a study of physical and environmental characteristics ... -
Nakuru youth Centre design brief
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The main target group are people of the ages between 12 years and 35 years. However the centre will also cater for Nursery going children who may also be welcome to the centre. Other persons of an age above 35 years and ... -
National Art Gallery-Nairobi
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1976)There is an urgent need in Kenya for a national art gallery. A public art gallery that can cater for works of art (especially fine art) produced locally. Such a gallery could also be a place for periodic exhibitions ... -
National Geodetic Network
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National Housing Corporation Programmes: The case of kibera housing schemes.
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)The aim of this research was to explore if the designers' intentions were met in housing schemes done by the National Housing Corporation (NHC). The study basically used NHC housing schemes in Kibera as case studies ... -
Natural Ventilation in Maternity Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Fresh air in maternity hospital buildings has positive effects on the users such as improved healing for patients and increased productivity of staff. Poor air quality in indoor spaces has been linked with occupant discomfort. ... -
The need for air-conditioning in high-rise office building(Case study: Nairobi Central Business District)
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Need for public and private sector partnership in solid waste management
(Department of Land Development, University of Nairobi, 2004-05)Solid waste management is an essential public service that benefits all the urban residents. It is not feasible to exclude from service those who do not pay because public cleanliness and the safe disposal of wastes are ... -
The need of a sizing system for Kenya: case studies of females at the University of Nairobi and Nairobi textiles.
(Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi, 2009)Tailors in Kenya often use the traditional method of taking body measurements to make clothes. This method is often too slow to cater for the entire female population in the country or for the export market. As a result, ... -
Nodal analysis of linear .networks with extended application to switched-capacitor networks
(1982)In recent years, much attention has been directed towards the analysis and design of switched-capacitor networks due to the availability of high quality switches, capacitors and operational amplifiers in MOS technology. ... -
Non Motorised Transport-Motorised Transport Conflict Analysis along Githurai’s Kimbo road
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Non-technical power loss reduction and fault management using optimal recloser placement.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Nowadays, it is rare for a power distribution system to run without a unique protective device to handle transients produced by energy theft, lightning, falling trees, and animals such as monkeys, among other things. ... -
Numerical Simulation of Soil Resistance in Ripping: A case study of a Sandy Clay Soil
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In this study, a numerical model based on field experiments, laboratory experiments and simulation was developed to predict the soil resistance to ripping in a sandy clay soil. The study identified the soil and operational ... -
Numerical stress characterization in cross-bored thick walled cylinders under internal pressure
(University of Nairobi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2002)The aim of the study was to establish and quantify the influence of cross bore entry geometry on the elastic-plastic stresses and their distributions in thick walled cylinders under internal pressure. The elastic and ...