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Innovation of Acoustic Interior Design to Improve Audio Quality for Home-based Telecommuters in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Introduction: Working from home became more widespread in Nairobi during the year
2020. The COVID-19 pandemic was in full effect. Meanwhile, the Kenyan government had
issued a shelter-in-place directive. Although restrictive ...
A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Internal and Outsourced Public Project Management in Kenya: the Case of the Urban Development Department Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The aim of this study was to do a comparative evaluation of the efficiency of the internally managed and outsourced public project management in Kenya. Kenya is anticipated to be predominantly urban by 2030. This projected ...
Utilization of Built Environment to Address Food Poverty in Public Schools in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
feeding programmes have played a vital role in facilitating meals for many pupils in public primary and pre-primary schools in Kenya since 1980. The role of schools in the society has evolved becoming multi-sectoral through ...
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System Using Contingency Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Static Security Assessment of the Kenyan Power System using contingency analysis.
The demand for reliable power supply in Kenya has been driven by increased industrialization however, the reliability of the Kenyan Power ...
Effectiveness of E-development Permit System in the Management of Development Applications and Approvals in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Digitization and automation have emerged as preferred solutions to challenges affecting city
development management and application processes. Nairobi City County Government is a
pioneer in automating development application ...
An Analysis of Multiple Actors in Urban Water Supply: Case of Langas Informal Settlement, Eldoret Municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Provision of water in urban areas and particularly informal settlements has been a challenge to many governments all around the world and especially in developing countries. Numerous research has been conducted in search ...
Analysis of the Use of Land as Collateral for Financing in Rural Kenya a Case Study of Kivani Location, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The development of the world's economies, particularly those of emerging countries, depends
heavily on land. Despite being a crucial tool for gaining access to loans, the adoption and
enforcement of land as collateral ...
Trends of Sun-shading Devices in Nairobi Since 1900
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Thermal comfort can affect the living and working conditions of individuals within buildings. To harness maximum comfort, a conducive environment should be created. The use of a sun shading device is considered to be one ...
Designing Sustainable Product-service System (S.PSS) Framework for SME’s in Kenya’s Fashion Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The fashion industry value chain activities are having a significant negative environmental and
social impact across the globe. In order to effectively reduce their environmental harm, a new
breed of small and medium-sized ...
Incorporating Biophilic Design as a Therapeutic Element in Malls in Nairobi-A Case Study of the Karen Area
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study examines the use of biophilic design in malls in Nairobi's Karen area. According to
a growing body of research, implementing biophilic design into the built environment
significantly improves people's entire ...