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Valuation for compensation practices in Kenya: an evaluation.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the practices for valuation for compensation purposes in Kenya.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative survey design was used to sample the registered valuers using ...
Effect of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Strengthening on the Axial Capacity and Ductility of Non-slender Square Concrete Columns
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
This research investigated the effect of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
strengthening on the axial capacity and ductility of non-slender square concrete columns. There
is a problem of buildings collapsing in ...
Role of Pension Backed Mortgages in Affordable Housing in Kenya
(Africa Habitat Review, 2021-10-12)
Access to affordable housing is a challenge to many public sector employees who retire without a home despite
having worked and saved towards pension. One of the initiatives by the Government of Kenya (GOK) to increase
access ...
Co-Design:Tools, Methods and Techniques for Designing with Users
(Africa Habitat Review, 2021-10-12)
The field of co-design has grown exponentially in the last 20 years. This is evidenced by an increasing number of non-designers getting involved in design projects. The rationale for the engagement of non-designers in ...
Ensemble-based model selection for imbalanced data to investigate the contributing factors to multiple fatality road crashes in Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2021-03)
The study aims to identify relevant variables to improve the prediction performance of the crash injury severity (CIS) classification model. Unfortunately, the CIS database is invariably characterized by the class imbalance. ...
Performance Characterization of 64-APSK Mapping Schemes for Uncoded Space-Time Labeling Diversity in Rician Fading Channels.
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2021)
This paper investigates design of spectrally efficient nonlinear transmission scheme for uncoded space-time labeling diversity that is compatible with DVB-S2X standard. Designs are presented for 64-APSK constellation by ...
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 ...
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 ...
Value Chain Framework for Ascertaining Planning Sectors and Competencies
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Studies that address the deeply rooted uncertainty in identifying planning sectors and profiling required competencies in preparing plans, especially in the urbanization sector (US), are scanty. This is due in part to the ...