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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Planning For Agro-Industries in Kinangop Sub-County, Nyandarua County – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Agro-industries catalyse rural development in areas with abundant agricultural raw materials, making these industries popular in poverty reduction. These industries create demand for inputs in the farm from other sectors, ...
Impacts Of Covid-19 Pandemic on Accessibility in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The present study evaluates the impacts of COVID -19 pandemic on accessibility to land use sites such as work environments, education, shopping centres, recreational and conference facilities among other services in Nairobi ...
Urban Transport Policy and Land Use Planning Accessibility Nexus in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The evolution of urban transport policy in Nairobi City has followed the four primary land use planning regimes, from the colonial development containment (1948-1973) to the city expansion plan (1973-2000), the use of ...
Towards a Co-design Framework for Sustainable CBTEs in Homabay County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Community participation is advocated as an integral part of sustainable community-based tourism enterprises (CBTEs), however, its uptake is slow, especially in developing countries, much to the ...