Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Design (FEng / FBD): Recent submissions
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Operational challenges of public transport termini in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Reduction commercial loses in the distribution network using automatic metering infrastructure (AMI): case of Kenya Power
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Assessment of the university of Nairobi pedestrian tunnel across Uhuru Highway
(University of Nairobi, 2017) -
Use of open source Geo-solutions to develop a Cadastral model for informal settlement in Nairobi. Case study of redeemed village in Huruma informal settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2017-08)Sprawling of informal settlements in Kenya has been a major challenge due to the high rate of urbanization in towns and cities to the extent that decent housing and security of tenure in such areas has ... -
Developing a Cloud Removal Tool by Combining Optical and Microwave ALOS Data
(University of Nairobi, 2017-06)In optical remote sensing, clouds have always been a major problem because they obstruct the details underneath them owing to the simple reason that the visible band of electromagnetic spectrum ... -
In-pipe hydropower potential: case of Nairobi city water and sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2017-04)There exists hydropower potential in gravity-fedwater supply systems. This power can be harnessed by installing in-pipe turbines without the costs and environmental impacts associated with ... -
Design and Characterisation of an Electrohydrodynamic Multinozzle Atomizer for Thermal Desalination Processes
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Water is one of the three basic necessities (Air, water and food) of life on earth. Access to adequate quantities of safe andfresh water for drinking, domestic, commercial, agricultural and ... -
A Feasibility Study on the Effect of Soiling on the Performance of Solar Pv Water Pumping Systems in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Thesoiling effects on solar photovoltaic modules and solar water pumps areof great concern in countries with large generation potential for solar energy.Previous studiesindicate that soiling affects thePV performance. No ... -
Analysis of development control regulations’ compliance in Kitengela town, Kajiado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Urbanization is taking place in all parts of the world. In developing countries like Kenya, urban development has been taking place in a haphazard wayespecially in Nairobi’s satellite townssuch as ... -
Use of GIS to assess the impact of relocation of project affected persons:m case study of the railway reserve in Soweto East, Kibera
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Assessing the roles of water resources users associations in line with the principles of integrated river basin management: case study of the Kuywa water resources users association
(University of Nairobi, 2017-07)Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) has become a rallying call of mainstream thinking on water resources management across the world. The Dublin Principles (1992) and the Rio Conference’s Agenda 21 (1992) ... -
Development of a Mobile Application for Recording and Sharing Road Incidents Data Case Study: Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A road incident could be an accident, carjacking, speeding, hit-and-run and amongothers. The frequency of these road incidents ison the rise in Kenya todaywith many of these incidents going ... -
Application of GIS estimation water runoff volume in water collection sites: case study of northern collector water tunnel
(University of Nairobi, 2017-08)Surface runoff isasinglemost significanthydrological variablethat isutilizedin many civil works, planning for optimal usageof reservoirs, shapingrivers and floodcontrol.Predictionand quantification of catchment runoffis ... -
Hydrological information for Dam site selection by Integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) and Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over time, dams have provided substantial amount of benefits to mankind for they constitute an effective and sensible method if constructed on a suitable site, for sustainable growthand managingof groundwater ... -
An assessment of the management of garbage collection and disposal in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 1991-06)This study has been presented in order of introduction of the study,background of the garbage problem at various levels, analysis and findings, and then recommendations and conclusions. -
A study of inadequacies of building designs and their causes reference to privately owned residential buildings in Mathare, North Nairobi area
(University of Nairobi, 2003-06)This is a study on the inadequacies of building designs and their causes with special reference to privately owned residential building in Mathare North,Nairobi area.The study examines the problems experienced in this area ... -
Introduction To Land Economics
(University of Nairobi, 1987)