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Pull out behaviour of geosynthetics when tested at bench scale
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Geosynthetic products are used for various applications and functions in pavement
construction and design. The benefits in using geosynthetics in pavement applications have
led to proliferation of geosynthetic products. ...
Creation of a digital database for preliminary index diagrams (PIDs): case study of Athiru / Ruujine / Ndoleli adjudication section, Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In the Kenyan rural areas (designated as adjudication areas), land ownership is through the process of land adjudication, in which the Preliminary Index Diagrams (PIDs) are the official map documents. The PIDs together ...
A hybrid heuristic-based localised area demosaicking technique for panchromatic colour filter arrays.
(University of Nairobi, 2018-07)
Images have always been and remain a common and integral mode of human communication. In the 21st century, a two-pronged communications revolution in the form of mobile hand-held devices and social media has led to a higher ...
Webgis parking management system for Voi town
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Urban transport faces several challenges, among the most important being the time-consuming challenge of finding and accessing parking spaces by automobile users. In Voi Town, the problems associated with parking include ...
An Investigation On The Challenges Facing Construction Firms In Recruiting Skilled Artisans In Kenya
(2018-08)
The purpose of the research was to explore the challenges facing construction firms in recruiting skilled artisans in Kenya. This investigation was steered by the ensuing particular research targets; to establish the ...
Animal habitat suitability analysis: case of grevy’s zebra in Laikipia, Kenya
(2018-08)
Habitat suitability maps have been used to provide information for environment resource planning and management. There are many causes of environmental degradation, natural and man-made. Wildlife has been especially affected ...
A study of waste plastic oil as an alternative fuel to diesel in compression ignition engines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Liquid hydrocarbons or fossil fuels are widely adopted as sources of energy for prime movers, including internal combustion engines, because they are easy to handle and have a high energy density. Diesel engines are efficient ...
Evaluation of Pedestrian Walkways along Urban Roads: The Case of Komarock, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Walkways facilitate movement of people, and in this thesis a sidewalk includes any type of
dedicated passage for pedestrian oriented activities. Even with pedestrians constituting a large
proportion of trip makers along ...
Using GIS in Mapping and Evaluating the High School Infrastructure in Readiness for the Implementation of the New Curriculum. Case Study: Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The Ministry of Education has intended to introduce a competency-based curriculum from the onset of 2018. This will be gradually carried out from the primary school level to senior school. However, the studies that have ...
Brand positioning of innovation labs in Kenya: Creating an effective branding strategy
(2018-05)
Innovation labs or hubs are social workspaces and research centers that provide specific expertise on trends and innovation management. Globally, innovation labs have been used by governments, non-governmental organizations, ...