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Effectiveness of Vertically Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings - a Case Study of Radisson Blu Hotel
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can help reduce a hotel’s energy demand. Hotels being some of the largest energy consumers in Kenya can incorporate solar to save on energy costs. This research suggests the ...
Characteristics of Cinder Gravel as Road Pavement Construction Material in Meru County, Kenya Science in Civil Engineering
(University of nairobi, 2022)
The availability of suitable road construction materials that meet the specification requirements are becoming scarce and therefore the use of marginal materials presents challenges during construction and performance when ...
Design and Modelling of a Microcontroller Based Automatic Transfer Switch With a Sequential Loading System
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Investigation of Natural Diatomite Sorption Properties for Application in Radioactive Waste Management
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
This study has focused on characterizing diatomite samples from the Kariandusi Mining area,
Kenya, for its possible application as a low-cost sorbent for radioactive ions of Ba, Co and Zn.
The analysis of the chemical ...
Development of Battery/supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage Scheme for Grid Connected Solar Pv Source
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Though attempts for solving the problem of variability of renewable energy (RE) sources have
been mitigated through the single energy storages, a gap still exists on the reliability and quality
of power produced. The ...
Innovation of Acoustic Interior Design to Improve Audio Quality for Home-based Telecommuters in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Working from home became more widespread in Nairobi during the year
2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full effect. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government had
issued a shelter-in-place directive. Although restrictive ...
A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Internal and Outsourced Public Project Management in Kenya: the Case of the Urban Development Department Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The aim of this study was to do a comparative evaluation of the efficiency of the internally managed and outsourced public project management in Kenya. Kenya is anticipated to be predominantly urban by 2030. This projected ...
Utilization of Built Environment to Address Food Poverty in Public Schools in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
feeding programmes have played a vital role in facilitating meals for many pupils in public primary and pre-primary schools in Kenya since 1980. The role of schools in the society has evolved becoming multi-sectoral through ...
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System Using Contingency Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System using contingency analysis.
The demand for reliable power supply in Kenya has been driven by increased industrialization however, the reliability of the Kenyan Power ...
Effectiveness of E-development Permit System in the Management of Development Applications and Approvals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Digitization and automation have emerged as preferred solutions to challenges affecting city
development management and application processes. Nairobi City County Government is a
pioneer in automating development application ...