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Evaluation of the Nairobi-Thika Road Improvement Project in the Context of Inclusive Development
(SAGE, 2022-03-31)
This paper converts the six reasons for inclusive development proposed by Gupta into a heuristic device for evaluation of inclusive development in road infrastructure projects in Nairobi. The Gupta Rationale entails six ...
China-driven rail development:lessons from Kenya and Indonesia
(University of Nairobi, 2022-01)
China’s considerable success in expanding its domestic railway network, especially its
high-speed rail capacity, has drawn the attention of Global South governments. This,
together with rail’s prominent place in the Belt ...
IoT based monitoring system for epileptic patients
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)
The unpredictable nature of epileptic seizures makes it challenging to detect and effectively treat this disorder. The seizures are random, and most epileptic patients experience dangerous physical symptoms during an attack ...
Demographic consequences of mutualism disruption: Browsing and big-headed ant invasion drive acacia population declines
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)
Across the globe, biological invasions have disrupted mutualisms, producing reverberating consequences for ecosystems. Although invasive species frequently trigger mutualism disruptions, few studies have quantified the ...
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Rubberised Concrete Containing Burnt Clay Powder
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
An experimental study was conducted to investigate the mechanical performance of rubberised concrete containing Burnt Clay Powder (BCP). Waste Tire Rubber (WTR) and BCP were used to replace coarse aggregate and Ordinary ...
Localising Global Approaches to Improve Clothing, Textile, and Apparel Industry Standards in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-07)
The Clothing, Textile, and Apparel (CTA) industry has witnessed significant growth in East Africa,
making it one of the best in current job creation and future employment projections. Global ...
Installation Art; Identity of Millennials in Kenya
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)
Background: Due to the emergence of social media and constantly changing trends on who to be, what to
wear, and how to look, millennials have experienced such an identity crisis in recent years that their own
cultural ...
Influences of Cultural Attire in Contemporary Fashion for Posterity of African Culture
(Africa Design Review Journal, 2022-06-27)
Background: Clothes have been integral to us humans. Even in the pre-historic, our ancestors used to
wrap their bodies either with tree leaves, barks, or animal skin. The invention of clothes had played a vital
role in ...
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 ...
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 ...