• A study of rock suitability for road pavement construction 

  Kioko, Paul C. (nternational Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 2024-04-29)

  Like any other infrastructure activity, pavement design requires the use of natural construction materials that meet the specifications for the intended construction works to meet the quality expected. The study involved ...
• Influence of cybersecurity training programs on employee behavior in corporate environments in Kenya 

  Ropem, John (2024)

  Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of cybersecurity training programs on employee behavior in corporate environments in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study ...
• Assessment of the impact of road transport policies on air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Kenya 

  Mbandi, Aderiana M.; Malley, Christopher S.; Schwela, Dietrich; Vallack, Harry; Emberson, Lisa; Ashmore, Mike R. (Elsevier, 2023)

  We compile a detailed road transport inventory for greenhouse gases and air pollutants to explore energy emissions from alternative policy scenarios for the Kenya road transport sector. In 2010, road transport emissions ...
• The structural use of timber in construction. A review 

  Oluchiri, Timothy O.; Sabuni, Bernadette; Wamalwa, C.; Omondi, B (2024)

  Timber is one of the construction materials which when properly used, can have positive impact to both human beings and the entire ecosystem. This study therefore examines the performance, challenges and prospects of timber ...
• Bricks as a sustainable building material. A review 

  Oluchiri, Timothy O.; Saburi, B.; Wamalwa, C.; Omondi, B. (2024-03)

  Brick is one of the oldest building materials and a key product used by builders to enhance the quality of the buildings. It continues to be one of the most popular and leading construction material because of its pleasant ...
• Performance of compressed lightweight concrete manufactured using a blend of sawdust, fish scales and sand aggregates 

  Oluchiri, Timothy O.; Oyawa, Walter O.; Winja, Mathew (2019-10)

  The performance of Masonry blocks with partial replacement of sand by sawdust blended with crushed and grounded fish scales is evaluated. The parameters used in this study comprised of analyzing the physical properties and ...
• Optimal placement of reclosers to minimize power losses during non-load bearing disturbances in a power distribution using firefly algorithm 

  Amolo, Wyclife O.; Musau, Peter M.; Nyete, Abraham (Scientific Research Publishing, 2021)

  The research reported in this paper focuses on non-technical power loss reduction for power distribution systems. Such reduction of costs of energy not served (ENS.COST), is intelligently evaluated and optimized using a ...
• Performance of recycled waste for re-use as road base material 

  Oluchiri, Timothy O.; Oyawa, Walter O. (2023-08)

  Any construction activity requires several materials such as concrete, steel, bricks, stones, glass, clay, mud and wood. However, the cement concrete remains the main construction material used in construction industry. ...
• Multiple grid-connected microgrids with distributed generators energy sources voltage control in radial distribution network using ANFIS to enhance energy management 

  Odonkor, Ebenezer N.; Musau, Peter M.; Akumu, Aloys O. (FOREX Publication, 2023-12-23)

  Voltage conditions and power quality for customers and utility equipment are significantly impacted by the addition of microgrid-generating sources within distribution networks. Designing the right control for distributed ...
• Critical success factors influencing the implementation of sustainable energy system in Uganda: a case of inter-university council of east Africa energy project at the headquarters in Kampala, Uganda 

  Koskei, Kiplangat R.; Musau, Peter M.; Wekesa, Cyrus (Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-12-25)

  The widespread usage of clean and sustainable energy sources is leading to a significant transformation of the world’s energy systems. Over-reliance on only the national grid energy system has made institutions fail to ...
• Effect of peripheral velocity difference ratio on the performance of rubber roll husker 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Nishiyama, Y.; Koide, S. (2000)
• Finite element prediction of temperature distribution in a solar grain dryer 

  Uluko, H.; Mailutha, J. T.; Kanali, C. L.; Shitanda, Douglas; Murase, H. (2006-06)

  A need exists to monitor and control the localized high temperatures often experienced in solar grain dryers, which result in grain cracking, reduced germination and loss of cooking quality. A verified finite element model ...
• Factors affecting the performance of matatu SACCOs in Kenya: a case study of matatu SACCOs in Nairobi central business district 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Bosire, Philip; Kiveu, Mary N. (2018-02)

  The purpose of this study was to establish the factors affecting the performance of Matatu SACCOs in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study sought the influence of management of ...
• Potential of rainwater harvesting for enhanced water security in Kahawa Sukari peri-urban ecosystem in Kiambu county, Kenya 

  Waswa, Fuchaka; Mcharo, Mwamburi; Shitanda, Douglas (2020-06)

  Water is a critical ecosystem service, whose scarcity is increasing in urban and peri-urban areas commensurate with population growth. This paper reports on the potential of roof-based rainwater harvesting as an option in ...
• Properties of crude oil from indigenous oilseeds in Africa 

  Shitanda, Douglas; Nishiyama, Yoshio; Muturi, Daniel (1999)

  Properties of crude oil from four indigenous oilseeds in Africa (Kenya) were determined and their potential use as fuel, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, and brake fluids were evaluated. The oils were extracted chemically ...
• The contribution of framed chainsaw system to improvement of sawn timber quality 

  Muthike, G. M.; Kanali, C. L.; Shitanda, Douglas (2013-01)

  In this study, the effect of framed chain sawing system with optimized chain on timber size uniformity and surface roughness was analyzed and compared with the freehand chainsaw system and band saw as control. The surface ...
• Alternative diesel engine fuel from Kenyan pishori rice bran 

  Wahome, A.; Ngunjiri, G. M. N.; Shitanda, Douglas; Ogola, W. O. (2013-08)

  Rice bran used as biomass material was acquired from small scale rice millers in Wang’uruMwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The oil was extracted from the rice bran using petroleum ether which was preferred due to its high ...
• Heavy metal concentrations in vegetables cultivated and sold in Machakos Municipality, Kenya 

  Tomno, R. M.; Kitulu, L.; Nzeve, J. K.; Waswa, F.; Mailu, S. N.; Shitanda, Douglas (2020-12)

  Heavy metal contamination of vegetables is a key aspect of food quality assurance since vegetables form a substantial proportion of the daily human diet. Health risks in urban populations due to exposure to heavy metals ...
• Factors determining adoption of block chain in the insurance industry: a case of Kenya 

  Kanuku, Musyoku; Shitanda, Douglas; Nganu, Margaret (2020-12)

  Blockchain is receiving increasing attention from academy and industry, since it is considered a breakthrough technology that could bring huge benefits to many different sectors. In 2017, Gartner positioned blockchain ...
• Use of Rice Husks as partial replacement of coarse aggregates in concrete paving blocks 

  Musau, Mwalimu K.; Shitanda, Douglas; Githinji, Michael; Mwende, Caroline (2020-07)

  Concrete paver blocks were first introduced in Holland in the fifties as replacement of paver bricks which had become scarce due to the post-war building construction boom. These blocks were rectangular in shape and had ...

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