Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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An Assessment of User Perceptions and Experiences of Urban Green Spaces in Nairobi, Kenya: the Case of Jevanjee Gardens and Nairobi Arboretum
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The rapid urbanization in developing regions, particularly in Asia and Africa, has sparked concerns regarding the decreasing availability of urban green spaces, as well as their usage. This study aimed to evaluate the user ... -
Assessment of the NG-CDF Project Management Structure on Performance of NG-CDF Projects in Kenya; a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in North Mugirango Constituency in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This research sought to evaluate the relationship between the NG-CDF project management structure and the performance of NG-CDF projects in Kenya with a focused study of public secondary schools in North Mugirango constituency ... -
Application of Gis in Road Reserves Mapping Case Study: Kayole – Mananja – Masinga (C438) Road in Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A functioning road infrastructure accelerates socio - economic developments. In Kenya, the most used mode of transport is by road. However, some key challenges are facing the road sub-sector in that road reserves are narrow ... -
Challenges and Possible Solutions for Effective Solid Waste Management in Githunguri Town, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Municipal solid waste management constitutes a serious problem in our world. Cities, towns, and even villages are often grappling with this huge problem. Most cities and towns do not collect all the wastes generated, ... -
Development of a Land Information Management System for Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)National governments have continued to implement digital Land Information Management Systems (LIMS) to achieve accurate and up-to-date land information for efficient land-based services delivery; enhance good governance, ... -
Challenges in Provision of Basic Urban Services in Residential Neighborhoods - a Case Study of Delalekutuk and Ildamat - Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Affordable housing projects heavily rely on essential urban services, which continue to pose a significant challenge in Kenya. The inadequate provision of crucial services like water, electricity, waste management, and ... -
Exploring Opportunities for Transforming Laini Saba Ward in Kibera, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Housing is an essential requirement for every individual, as recognized by the Constitution of Kenya 2010 in article 43 (1) (b), which stipulates that every Kenyan has the right to access adequate housing with a reasonable ... -
Space to Place: From Leftover Space to Public Space - Case of Nairobi’s Cbd. A Study on Re-appropriating Waste City Spaces to Solve the Current Public Space Crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Public spaces like parks, squares, streets, and playgrounds promote cultural vibrancy, create a sense of civic optimism, provide areas for recreation and social interaction, contribute to green infrastructure, and promote ... -
Contributions of the Municipal Board to Delivery of Services in Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Local governance plays a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic landscape of communities, and municipal Boards stand as key instruments in this regard. The role of a municipal Board in the delivery of services to the ... -
Implementation of Urban Development Plans in Kenya: Gaps and Needs of Implementing the Nairobi Integrated Urban Master Plan (Niuplan)
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Although urbanization can be a huge catalyst of urban development, it is oftentimes associated with various challenges such as informal settlements, inadequate services, unemployment, congestion and environmental ... -
Contribution of Land Tenure to Provision of Urban Service Facilities: a Case of Nyeri Town Residential Neighbourhoods
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The world is urbanizing. Although urbanization is perceived to bring opportunity and a better, more prosperous life, today, this is no longer true for many urban dwellers in the global south. This situation is explicated ... -
Contributions of the Municipal Board to Delivery of Services in Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Local governance plays a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic landscape of communities, and municipal Boards stand as key instruments in this regard. The role of a municipal Board in the delivery of services to the ... -
Role of County Own Source Revenue in the Provision and Management of Markets in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Globally, 'own source revenue' refers to the funds that local governments generate from their own activities and resources, such as taxes, fees, and charges. This revenue collection is used as an important tool for financing ... -
Evaluation of Fluoride Removal From Water Using Baked Ando Soils
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ingestion of excess amount of fluoride leads to dental and skeletal fluorosis. Because there is no cure for fluorosis, prevention measures such as the reduction of elevated fluoride concentrations from potable water is ... -
Pavement Evaluation of Kampi Ya Moto - Eldama Ravine - Kamwosor B77 Road
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Assessing the performance of pavements is crucial to determining their serviceability and structural integrity. Pavement failure and deterioration begin shortly after the road is opened to traffic. Various factors, ... -
An Assessment of Strategic Management Practice in the Leasing of Commercial Properties in Nairobi CBD, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Long term wealth is the main motivating factor in commercial real estate investment. Leasing plays a major role in commercial properties long term planning in achieving targeted cashflows and the subsequent returns. ... -
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 ... -
Modelling and Optimized Placement of a Grid Scale Energy Storage System Based on Li-ion Batteries for the Kenyan Grid
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Grid Scale Energy Storage (GSES) is attracting significant attention in the electrical power investment sector. While we have an understanding of the technical and economic limits of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) integration, ... -
Surface Condition Survey of the Thika Magumu Road (B20/D1315)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In developing countries, large sums of money are spent annually to enhance and maintain road networks as allocated by road authorities. The road users’ needs in most countries all over the world is to have safe, economical, ... -
Modelling Suitable Sites for Solar Harvesting in Rural Areas of Kenya: a Case Study of Kibwezi East and West Sub Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project implementors in the photovoltaic (PV) solar farm space have long relied on very little analysis as regards site selection. This in part has been attributed to the fact that small scale solar farm projects requiring ...
