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The African Development Corridors Database: a new tool to assess the impacts of infrastructure investments
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The large-scale expansion of built infrastructure is profoundly reshaping the geographies of Africa, generating lock-in patterns of development for future generations. Understanding the impact of these massive investments ... -
Determinants and outcomes of urban l comes of urban land use and use succession - case study of Upper Hill, Nairobi
(Digital commons, 2023-03)This paper is based on a PHD research carried out to explore Urban Land Use Succession (ULUS) that is driven by private actors financed by local or global capital, referred to as property-led urban redevelopment. ULUS ... -
A comparative study of chromatic dispersion compensation in 10 Gbps SMF and 40 Gbps OTDM systems using a cascaded Gaussian linear apodized chirped fibre Bragg grating design
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Optical time domain multiplexed (OTDM) technology helps to respond to the need for increased capacity and demand in internet traffic using optical transmissions. High-speed optical networks are highly affected by chromatic ... -
Architectural metabletica: Transformation of the Kenyan Luo dwelling unit
(African Habitat Review, 2022-12-29)Architectural transformations are a subset of socio-cultural change. Acculturation and adoption of new architectural tastes—due to colonialism and the Christian Missionary effort— introduced significant changes (metabletica) ... -
In Search of an Appropriate Planning Approach for an Upcoming African Heritage City: A Case of Lamu World Heritage Site
(African Habitat Review, 2022-12-29)Lamu World Heritage site is a typical developing world city, it is the only urban centre in Lamu County, hosting a majority of the county population with its service delivery failing to adequately cater to the masses ... -
Localism in Visual Design Redefining Kenya’s Digital Media Landscape
(ADRJ, 2022-10-11)Galvanized by the Covid-19 pandemic, the adoption of the digital economy in Africa is growing at an exponential rate. Rapid digitalization is affecting all aspects of life – including the way we interact, work, shop, and ... -
Traditional Jewellery Of Agîkûyû of Central Kenya :Material And Use
(ADRJ, 2019-07-31)Background: ‘Betterness’ is one of the predicted global trends of 2020. Businesses and individuals will join forces to practice ‘betterness’, such as radical openness and social responsibility and make a positive impact ... -
Enhancing Childrens Health Lifestyle through Desirable Durable Toys
(ADRJ, 2019-07-31)Background: According to WHO, 60% of related factors to individual health and quality of life are correlated to lifestyle. Many people, children included, follow unhealthy lifestyles which lead them to major challenges ... -
Effects of Friction Stir Welding on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Extruded Secondary Aluminum 6061 Alloy
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Experiments were carried out to determine the effects of friction stir welding on microstructure and properties of recycled Aluminum 6061 alloy, whose alloy content varied from that of primary alloy. The alloy was processed ... -
The Optimization of the Surface Roughness of Milled Polypropylene + 60wt.% Quarry Dust Composite Using the Taguchi Technique
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study is based on the optimization of the parameters that influence the computer numerical control (CNC) milling operation during the machining of polypropylene+60wt.% quarry dust composite. The input parameters studied ... -
An Aggressive Cuckoo Search Algorithm for Optimum Power Allocation in a Cdma-based Cellular Network
(University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, 2022)This paper proposes an aggressive cuckoo search algorithm for optimum power allocation in a CDMA-based cellular network. To make the cuckoo search algorithm aggressive, adaptive parameters are used to vary the step size ... -
Gis Driven Web Reporting: a Case Study of Nutrition and Hiv Program
(university of nairobi, 2022)Nutrition is a fundamental factor in managing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This study focused on the Nutrition and HIV program mainly due to the delicate, bi-directional relationship between nutrition and HIV. The program targets, ... -
Honouring National Heroes Through Architecture : A Case Study of Presidential Mausoleums
(Africa Habitat Review, 2022-09)The Presidential Mausoleum is a novel architectural typology procured by African states to honour fallen leaders. The purpose of this study is to expose the Presidential Mausoleum as a significant artefact of national ... -
Architectural Education:Lessons from Nairobi and Future Prospects
(African Habitat Review, 2022-09)Changes in architectural education in the East African region for over half a century do not appear to have made discernible difference to social and environmental concerns in the built environment. The formulation of the ... -
Sustainable construction assessment, land-use planning, and Architectural Education
(Africa Habitat Review, 2022-09)The centrality of the construction industry in the sustainability agenda is undoubted. This is in context of its known economic, environmental and social impacts and numerous forward and backward linkages with other ... -
Cultural Heritage and Digital Era in Kenya
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)he use of new technology has risen tremendously in recent years, affecting every area of our life. As a result, it has influenced how various groups around the world experience heritage, whether their own or that of other ... -
The Influence of Photography and Digital Art on Contemporary Art and Design in East Africa
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)A photographer and an Afrofuturist digital artist Osborne Macharia comes up with his best ideas in a very creative way. He starts with a visual composition and then looks for an anecdote that might complement it. He is a ... -
Diverse Techniques of Storytelling in East African Art by Stephen Mbatia
(Africa Design Review Journal,, 2022-06-27)Background: Works of art often tell stories. Artists can present narrative in many ways—by using a series of images representing moments in a story, or by selecting a central moment to stand for the whole story. (The J. ... -
The Role of Design in The Circular Design Economy In East Africa
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)Every item around us begins with the thought process of a designer. The creativity, labour and energy that went into the creation of these products is not sustainable if they cannot be kept in circulation. This study aims ... -
Art as Social Commentary: Satire and Symbolism in Joseph Mbatia’s Art
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)From novelists to political cartoonists, artists have long brought a unique perspective to important public discussions of social and political issues. Yet, fury and debate over the role of the artist has resulted in ...
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