RP-Department of Environmental Planning and Management
Browse by
Recent Submissions
-
Impact of Urban Forms on 3d Built-Up Intensity Expansion Rate from Aerial Stereo-Imagery
(The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2020)Urban areas have been cited to be contributors to changing climatic conditions. Conversion of vegetated areas to impervious surfaces causes an alteration of surface temperatures, where impervious surfaces absorb and store ... -
Trend and Variability in Interannual Air Temperature Over South West Mau Forest, 1985 - 2015
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2020)Globally high altitude forest regions are considered to be more prone to rapid warming. These regions have also shown great seasonal and inter annual temperatures variability. In Kenya mean annual temperatures increased ... -
Evaluating the Relationship between Drought and Vegetation Greenness in Chyulu- Amboseli Rangeland, Kenya
(AJOL, 2020)Remote sensing techniques have been widely used to monitor moisture-related vegetation conditions. Vegetation vigour response to drought however is complex and has not been adequately studied using satellite sensor ... -
Analysis of the Relationship between Land Surface Temperature and Vegetation and Built-Up Indices in Upper-Hill, Nairobi
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Designing “liveable” cities as climate change effects are felt all over the world has become a priority to city authorities as ways are sought to reduce rising temperatures in urban areas. Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect ... -
Judgment under uncertainty; a probabilistic evaluation framework for decision-making about sanitation systems in low-income countries
(Elsevier, 2013)This paper introduces the probabilistic evaluation framework, to enable transparent and objective decision-making in technology selection for sanitation solutions in low-income countries. The probabilistic framework ... -
Sanitation policy and spatial planning in urban East Africa: Diverging sanitation spaces and actor arrangements in Kampala and Kisumu
(Elsevier, 2014)This paper discusses sanitation policies and spatial planning in Kampala (Uganda) and Kisumu (Kenya) from colonial times to date and their implications for the sitting of sanitation technologies and involving actors. ... -
GeoInspirations: Simon Onywere - Shining A Geospatial Light in East Africa and Beyond
(Directions Magazine, 2017) -
Assessment of the socioeconomic and environmental considerations in designing disaster risk preparedness measures at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Effects of land use changes on airport and flight safety; a study of Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to: promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Assessment of the appropriateness and adequacy of the existing physical infrastructure in mitigating aviation risks at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Assessment Of The Security Preparedness and adherence to International Civil Aviation Standards at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Application of life cycle management in transforming building industry in Nigeria: possibilities and realities
(2015-01)The building industry is a key player in the transformation of socio-economic development globally. It creates employment and provides shelter and other infrastructural developments. However, issues of quality cost and ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge systems in wildlife management: a case study of the Samburu pastoral community in Kenya
(2016-02)The value of knowledge-practice-belief complex of the indigenous people relating to conservation of wildlife is seldom recognized in research. In the African context, indigenous knowledge has long been overshadowed and thus ... -
Predictors of change order rates in building projects under "due process" in Northern Nigeria
(Journal of international academic research for multidisciplinary, 2016-04)An investigation was conducted to examine the influence of project size and the difference between base estimate and initial contract sum in predicting change order rates. The study was conducted on historical data of 45 ... -
Climate change adaptation strategies by small-scale farmers in Yatta District, Kenya
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2015)Climate change is a great environmental challenge facing humanity today. In Yatta District, residents report frequent crop failures, water shortages and relief food has become a frequent feature of their life. This study ...
-
Impact of Urban Forms on 3d Built-Up Intensity Expansion Rate from Aerial Stereo-Imagery
(The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2020)Urban areas have been cited to be contributors to changing climatic conditions. Conversion of vegetated areas to impervious surfaces causes an alteration of surface temperatures, where impervious surfaces absorb and store ... -
Trend and Variability in Interannual Air Temperature Over South West Mau Forest, 1985 - 2015
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2020)Globally high altitude forest regions are considered to be more prone to rapid warming. These regions have also shown great seasonal and inter annual temperatures variability. In Kenya mean annual temperatures increased ... -
Evaluating the Relationship between Drought and Vegetation Greenness in Chyulu- Amboseli Rangeland, Kenya
(AJOL, 2020)Remote sensing techniques have been widely used to monitor moisture-related vegetation conditions. Vegetation vigour response to drought however is complex and has not been adequately studied using satellite sensor ... -
Analysis of the Relationship between Land Surface Temperature and Vegetation and Built-Up Indices in Upper-Hill, Nairobi
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Designing “liveable” cities as climate change effects are felt all over the world has become a priority to city authorities as ways are sought to reduce rising temperatures in urban areas. Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect ... -
Judgment under uncertainty; a probabilistic evaluation framework for decision-making about sanitation systems in low-income countries
(Elsevier, 2013)This paper introduces the probabilistic evaluation framework, to enable transparent and objective decision-making in technology selection for sanitation solutions in low-income countries. The probabilistic framework ... -
Sanitation policy and spatial planning in urban East Africa: Diverging sanitation spaces and actor arrangements in Kampala and Kisumu
(Elsevier, 2014)This paper discusses sanitation policies and spatial planning in Kampala (Uganda) and Kisumu (Kenya) from colonial times to date and their implications for the sitting of sanitation technologies and involving actors. ... -
GeoInspirations: Simon Onywere - Shining A Geospatial Light in East Africa and Beyond
(Directions Magazine, 2017) -
Assessment of the socioeconomic and environmental considerations in designing disaster risk preparedness measures at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Effects of land use changes on airport and flight safety; a study of Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to: promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Assessment of the appropriateness and adequacy of the existing physical infrastructure in mitigating aviation risks at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Assessment Of The Security Preparedness and adherence to International Civil Aviation Standards at Wilson Airport, Kenya
(2016)The aviation sector is one of the most important sectors for any country especially its ability to promote interconnectedness within countries as well as between countries. However, the sector faces many risks caused by ... -
Application of life cycle management in transforming building industry in Nigeria: possibilities and realities
(2015-01)The building industry is a key player in the transformation of socio-economic development globally. It creates employment and provides shelter and other infrastructural developments. However, issues of quality cost and ... -
Application of indigenous knowledge systems in wildlife management: a case study of the Samburu pastoral community in Kenya
(2016-02)The value of knowledge-practice-belief complex of the indigenous people relating to conservation of wildlife is seldom recognized in research. In the African context, indigenous knowledge has long been overshadowed and thus ... -
Predictors of change order rates in building projects under "due process" in Northern Nigeria
(Journal of international academic research for multidisciplinary, 2016-04)An investigation was conducted to examine the influence of project size and the difference between base estimate and initial contract sum in predicting change order rates. The study was conducted on historical data of 45 ... -
Climate change adaptation strategies by small-scale farmers in Yatta District, Kenya
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2015)Climate change is a great environmental challenge facing humanity today. In Yatta District, residents report frequent crop failures, water shortages and relief food has become a frequent feature of their life. This study ... -
Change order process model for the Nigerian construction Industry
(Journal Of International Academic Research For Multidisciplinary, 2016-02)If building working drawings were perfect and unambiguous, late changes that often take place during construction and habitually causing grave disruption to the project will minimise. Identifying changes and anticipating ... -
Change order management factors in building projects in Northern Nigeria
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2015-12-15)A change is an amendment or addition with respect to the original plans, specification or other contract documents and vital factor in construction project management. A change order is an instruction from an employer ... -
Change order management in Nigeria: The current Context
(Journal of Management Research, 2015-10-30)In order to curb the negative impact of changes on a project, it is crucial to implement change management. This study investigated the current practice of managing change order in the Nigerian Construction Industry. A ... -
The Impact of Initial Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria
(Center for Promoting Ideas (CPI), 2015)The building industry is a key player of the Nigerian socio-economic development is saddled with the challenges of project management. The Nigerian Building Industry has adopted the traditional project management system ... -
The Influence of Completion Phase Principles on Project Performance within the Building Industry in Abuja, Nigeria
(ESRSA Publication, 2014)The building industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation’s economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing industries. It has continued to be a major player in the socio-economic ...