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Energy status in South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
South Sudan has a problem for lack of equitable and reliable energy source for power supply. The major source of electricity in South Sudan is thermal using diesel-fired generators. 83% of South Sudan is rural and uses, ...
Sharing The Burden Of Solid Waste On Society: An Assessment Of Environmental Equity At Dandora Dumpsite, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-08)
While all members of society often appreciate and enjoy environmental improvements of civilization, a growing body of evidence reveals that environmental problems of human civilization are not borne equally by various ...
Land cover changes and landslide occurrence: a case of Tirap division in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Landslides are described as downward movement of soil and rocks resulting from naturally
occurring vibrations, earthquakes, changes in water content, removal of lateral support, loading
with weight and weathering or human ...
An Investigation Into Land Registration Process and Its Effects on Urban Land Development
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The history of land policies from the time of colonial administrators to the time of development planners and reform programmes (resettlement schemes, adjudication and demarcation for registration purposes) underscores the ...
Wind Data Logging and Validation Using Telecommunication Base Station Infrastructure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Meteorological stations form the basic units for the existing wind monitoring network in Kenya. Siting of a typical Greenfield mobile telecommunication Base Station (BS) has traditionally followed similar principles to ...
Freight rate determinants along the Northern Corridor road
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)
This study is the first comprehensive and empirical effort to measure and quantify the determinants of freight rates and transport costs in Kenya. Accordingly, a model has yet to be developed which represents in detail the ...
Using GIS to develop a management plan for Tana river basin in Embu and Mbeere districts
(2009)
This study revolves around Ena River Basin, one of the significant basins on the Eastern side
of the renowned Mt. Kenya that lies between 00E, 330N and 00E, 370N, and contributes to the
catchment for Tana River, Kenya’s ...
Community policing as a crime prevention management strategy in Makina Village, Kibera, City of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study focused on community policing as a strategy where community collaborates with security agencies to reduce and prevent criminal activities. The objectives were to establish the implementation approaches; identify ...
GIS in facilities management: A Case Study of the U-block at the Kenya Polytechnic University College
(2008)
GIS-based Facility Management Systems (FMS) offer several advantages over the
traditional analogue mode and/or Computer-Aided Design (CAD)-based systems.
For instance, they can integrate a campus location and facility ...
The impact of design parameters on energy consumption in office buildings in Nairobi
(2010)
The prime objective of this study is to investigate the
impact of design parameters on energy consumption in office
buildings. The study is restricted to office buildings
found in the Nairobi Central Business District. ...