Browsing by Author "Maringa, Paul Mwangi"

Now showing 1 - 4 of 4
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    DAID Book of Research Abstracts and Design Project Synopses
    (Kenyatta University, 2024) Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Omenya, Alfred Odhiambo; Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi; Maina, Wairimu
    The research abstracts highlight critical investigations in different thematic areas that include environmental design, culture and architecture, smart building technologies, equity in education, medical facilities, and urban planning strategies. These studies are grounded in the local contexts where the specific issues under inquiry arise. Despite this focus on context, the various studies reflected here are aligned with global architectural trends, aiming to provide practical solutions to real-world issues. Students have explored topics ranging from bioclimatic principles and sustainable resource management to cutting-edge construction technologies, offering insights that contribute to the advancement of architectural knowledge and practice. In addition to the research, the design projects in this book demonstrate a diverse range of architectural concepts and solutions. From public facilities to urban resource centers, these projects showcase innovative design strategies that integrate functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. The students have employed advanced technologies and materials while maintaining a strong connection to local culture and environmental factors. Together, these works illustrate the potential of the next generation of architects to lead the industry in creating sustainable, resilient, and inspiring spaces that meet the needs of communities today and in the future
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    DAID Forum for Research and Design Solutions: Sports, Commercial Centres and High Rise Office Building Research and Design Solutions
    (Kenyatta University, 2024) Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi; Gathua, Moses Kimani
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Gaining Competitive Advantage in Hotels through the Application of Information Technology: a case of 2 - 5 star rated hotels
    (Moi University, 2013) Kagumba, Leah wamuyu K.; Maringa, Paul Mwangi
    This study was a response to the present crisis in Kenyan hotels that are threatened by a dwindling international market share. It sought to establish a clear relationship between Information Technology Application as the independent variable, and Competitive Advantage, the dependent variable. A number of previous studies have suggested that Information Technology (IT) can be used as a strategic instrument that enables a company to achieve Competitive Advantage. In this study the effects of applying information technology on Competitive Advantage were measured through the seven dimensions of the construct, Competitive Advantage Provided by an Information Technology Application [CAPITA]. These dimensions are: Primary Activity Efficiency, Support Activity Efficiency, Resource Management Functionality, Resource Acquisition Functionality, Threats Response, Pre-emptiveness, and Synergy. Information was surveyed in Nairobi city, the Kenyan Coast and Nature Reserves Clusters, using the cross-sectional exploratory survey research design. The study used structured interview schedules as data collection instruments. The study focused on 2,3,4, and 5-star rated hotels, which constitute a significant 79 per cent of the total number of 2 to 5-star rated hotels in the country. Cluster and stratified probability sampling was complemented with simple random probability sampling. With complex sampling 30 respondents in management were interviewed from 30 hotels within the three principal tour circuits in the country. Data was gathered in the ordinal scale of measurement and Spearman's rank correlation analysis and its related test of significance were applied appropriately to the data. The study established that the seven dimensions of the CAPITA construct do respond to the Application of IT in hotels. This study has also successfully proven the alternate hypothesis: there is a relationship between the Application of information technology and Competitive Advantage in Kenyan hotels. The analysis confirmed a strong correlation between the response of Competitive Advantage in the seven dimensions of the CAPITA construct of hotels, to the Application of IT in hotels, as well as with their star rating or the quality of facilities and personnel in hotels.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Performance Enhancement of the Catering Information Systems in e-hotels, through ICT Interventions
    (University of Nairobi, 2009) Kagumba, Leah wamuyu K.; Maringa, Paul Mwangi