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Planning Implications of Urban Heat Island Effect in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Empirically, the Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE) is a resultant of the reverberation consequences of climate change and urbanization within the built environment where hotter temperatures are acutely experienced in cities ...
Use of Geospatial Technologies in Selecting Suitable Site for Solid Waste Disposal in Kajiado North Constituency – Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Poor solid waste management is among the factors considered as environmental health harzards. One of the ways of managing solid waste in an urban area is by disposing the same at a carefully selected land-fill site in or ...
Assessing Climate Variability in Wajir County Using Remote Sensing
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study is aimed at assessing climate variability on drought in Wajir County using Remote Sensing techniques. Climate variation is one of the factors being assessed with regards to how they affect the drought status of ...
Assessing the Accessibility of the Built Environment to Persons With Reduced Mobility, a Case of Narok Town
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Reduced mobility is part of a normal life cycle that many people likely experience
during some period of their life. It might lead to transient or permanent disability and
usually arises from an accident, old age, carrying ...
Public Space Design Principles for Hot Semi-arid Climates a Case of the Urban Park at Isiolo Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Public spaces define the character of a city and are critical in determining the quality of life in urban areas; however, they face neglect. The situation is worse in hot semi-arid due to climatic restrictions. This study ...
Assessing Sustainability of Urban Growth in Ongata Rongai Town, Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The rapid development of urban areas is not only a contributor to the economic growth of developing countries but also a significant driver of environmental change and resource use. Sustainable development of urban areas ...
Using Gis to Assess Sustainability of Urban Development in Kenya’s Emerging Cities: Case Study of Nakuru City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The aim of this study was to assess the sustainability of urban development in Nakuru as one
of Kenya’s emerging cities. The main criteria and sub-criteria used as indicators of Suitability
of Urban Development (SUD) ...
Modelling Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield for Dam Reservoir Management: a Case Study of the Maruba Dam Catchment, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Soil erosion is a severe land degradation issue that many developing nations continue to face. Its effects are more pronounced in catchment areas due to the combination of environmental and human factors. According to ...
Assessment of the Energy Efficiency Programmes Within the Internal Operations of Nairobi City County Government ,a Case Study of CBD Region
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study carried out an assessment of the Energy Efficiency programs within the internal operations of Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) .In carrying out this determination, this research conducted an energy audit ...
Evaluating Superplasticizer Compatibility With Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P in Production of High Performance Concrete
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Portland Pozzolana Cement CEM II/B-P has potential advantages over Portland Cement
CEM I when used to produce concrete. The incorporation of up to 35% natural pozzolana
reduces the amount of clinker used in cement ...