Administrative Academic Research Consultancy Profile 2010

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PAUL MWANGI MARINGA (PhD)

ARCHITECT / PLANNER Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning, reg.arch, maak, mkip; Born on 09/07/1959; Christian; Married with 02 children

aged 10 & 15; Kenyan National by birth

Academic Qualifications:

PhD Level: PhD (Environmental Planning), JKUAT, Nairobi, Kenya

Msc Level: M.A. Planning (Urban & Regional), UoN, Nairobi, Kenya

Bsc Level: B.A. Architecture (Hons), UoN, Nairobi, Kenya

Professional Qualifications: Registered Architect with BORAQS (Board of Registration of Architects and

Quantity Surveyors of Kenya), Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya

(M.A.A.K), and Member of the Kenya Institute of Planners (M.K.I.P).

Selected University &

Other Appointments:

2010 (March to date): Consultant and Master Trainer – Institutional Planning, Curriculum Harmonisation

& Development, Examination Systems, Building Construction and Infrastructural

Planning & Development Expert, Workforce Development Authority (WDA),

Kigali, Rwanda

2009 (October to 2010 March): Associate Project Team Leader – Workforce Development Authority

(WDA)/Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) TVET Development Project in

Rwanda

2009 (March to October): TVET Master Trainer – Building Construction and Infrastructural Planning &

Development Expert, Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Kigali, Rwanda

2008 (August/September): Ministerial Appointment as Ag., Rector, Kigali Institute of Science and

Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda

2007 Dec to 2008Sept: Ministerial Appointment as Ag., Vice Rector Academic Affairs, Kigali Institute of

Science and (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda

2006Jan to Date: Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning and Member of the University

Senate, Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda

1997-1999 Chairman of The Department of Architecture & Member of University Senate,

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi,

Kenya.

ADMINISTRATIVE, ACADEMIC,

RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY

BRIEF PROFILE – 2010+, Detailed Resume & Selected Portfolio available on request

Selected Scholarly

Appointments:

Associate Editor: African Journal of Architecture and Design (AJDC), in charge of Architecture

and Planning

Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Environmental Planning and Architecture (JEPA), in charge of

Architecture and Planning

Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Inquiry in Design Pedagogy (JIDEP), in charge of Architecture and

Planning

Architectural Consultant: Infrastructural Planning & Development Expert with Workforce Development

Agency (WDA) in Kigali Rwanda, CEO Design Source-Rwanda (Kigali, Rwanda

2008), Senior Architect, Design Source-Kenya (2008); Resource Person in

Architecture and Planning with the Commission for Higher Education (CHE,

Nairobi, Kenya, 2000-2006); Assistant Architect/Planner – Ramani Consultants

(Manzini, Kingdom of Swaziland 1992); Assistant Architect – Githunguri & Collins

International (Nairobi, Kenya 1987-89); Assistant Architect-Ministry of Public

Works, Nairobi Province Office, Kenya.

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PUBLICATIONS:

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

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“The Relationship between Imageability and Form in Architecture: Considerations for the

Design of Imageable Landmark Buildings in Cities”, Philip Okello Ochieng (B.Arch hons.,)1 &

Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper published in the African Journal of Design and

Construction (AJDC), Vol. 1 (1) , 2006, pp., 1 – 7.

2 “Factors for Effective Conservation and Management of Historic Buildings”, Munala,

Gerryshom Kweya1, Bernard Otoki Moirongo2, Paul Mwangi Maringa3, Paper published in the

African Journal of Design and Construction (AJDC), Vol. 1 (1), 2006, pp., 8 – 20.

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“The Influence of the Built Environment on Human Behaviour: Rehabilitation of Deviants in

Correctional Facilities in Kenya”, Christopher Matseshe Naicca (B.Arch hons.,)1 & Paul

Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper published in Africa Habitat Review (AHR) vol. 2 No. 2, [June

2008), pp., 111 – 130, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi

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“Gaining Competitive Advantage in Hotels Through the Application of Information

Technology: A case of 2 – 5 star rated hotels in Kenya”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba Maringa

(O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper Submitted for publication

in East African Journal of Information Science (EAJIS) of the Department of Information

Science of Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya on 28th/04/2010.

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“Primary Activity Efficiency of the Work Process in ICT based E-Hotels”, Leah Wamuyu

Kagumba Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper

Submitted for publication in the East African Journal of Information Science (EAJIS) of

the Department of Information Science of Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya on 28th/04/2010.

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“Performance Enhancement of the Catering Information Systems in E-Hotels through ICT

Interventions”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi

Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper published in the Africa Habitat Review AHR) vol. 3 No. 3, [October

2009), pp., 189 – 199, Journal of the School of the Built Environment, University of Nairobi.

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“Improvement of Technical Education in Public Technical Secondary Schools (Ecole

Technique Officiel - ETOs) in Rwanda”, Maina Maringa (Bsc/Msc Mech Eng, PhD, CEng &

MIMechE)1, and Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg.,

Arch)2, Completed paper submitted for publication in the African Journal of Technical and

Vocational Education Training (AfriTVET, April 2010.

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“Setting Up a Model College of Technology in Kigali City: Converting the Former Ecole

Technique Officiel (ETO) Kicukiro into a College of Technology (COT)”, Maina Maringa

(Bsc/Msc Mech Eng, PhD, CEng & MIMechE)1, and Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A

Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Completed paper submitted for publication in the

African Journal of Technical and Vocational Education Training (AfriTVET, April 2010.

9 “A 4-Year Strategic Framework for Technical Education in Rwanda”, Maina Maringa1, and

Mwangi Maringa2, Completed paper submitted for publication in the African Journal of

Technical and Vocational Education Training (AfriTVET, April 2010.

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“Quality Assurance of the Selected Ecole Technique Officiel (ETOs) and Ecole

Agroveterrnaire (EAVS) with respect to the TVET Quality Indicators of Infrastructure,

Training Equipment, and Competence of Instructors and Trainers in the Rwandan TVET

System”, Maina Maringa (Bsc/Msc Mech Eng, PhD, CEng & MIMechE)1, and Mwangi Maringa

(B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper in progress.

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“Assessing the TVET Quality Indicators relating to Schools in Selected Ecole Technique

Officiel (ETOs) and Ecole Agroveterrnaire (EAVS) in Rwanda”, Maina Maringa (Bsc/Msc

Mech Eng, PhD, CEng & MIMechE)1, and Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D,

m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper in progress.

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“Surface water treatment using a series filtration system”, Coletha Uwineza Ruhamya A

Dipl (Envt Eng), G Dipl (Eng), Msc (Eng), PG Dipl (Envt Mgmt)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch

Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, paper in progress in preparation for

submission to a journal of choice

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“Considerations for Containing Employee Turnover in Kenyan hotels”, Samuel Irungu Kimungu

(BSc HLM, CPA II, Msc HM)1, & Paul Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D,

m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper submitted for publication in the Journal of Environmental

Planning and Architecture (JEPA) ON 18th March 2010.

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“Improving Performance of Human Resource Systems in e-hotels”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba.

Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper submitted for

publication in the Journal of Environmental Planning and Architecture (JEPA) ON 18th

March 2010.

M.A. PLANNING (U & R) RESEARCH WORKING PAPERS

1 “Theory of Urban Land Market as a Tool for Determining Activity Relocation in Urban Areas

– Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paul Mwangi Maringa, Masters Degree Research Thesis

unpublished working paper, 1994.

2 “Retail Market Potentials and their Influence on Consumer Expenditure Flows in Urban

Systems – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paul Mwangi Maringa, Masters Degree Research

Thesis unpublished working paper, 1994.

3 “The Gravity-Spatial Interaction Model as a Measure of Business Interaction Levels, and

it’s Application in Urban Growth Management – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paul Mwangi

Maringa, Masters Degree Research Thesis unpublished working paper, 1994.

4 “Multipurpose Shopping and the Locational Patterns of Retail Investments in an Urban

Fabric – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paul Mwangi Maringa, Masters Degree Research

Thesis unpublished working paper, 1994.

5 “Consumer Behavioural Patterns in the face of Competing and Differential Shopping

Opportunities – Focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paul Mwangi Maringa, Masters Degree

Research Thesis unpublished working paper, 1994.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

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“A Didactic Design Approach for Attaining Imageable Architecture”, Philip Okello Ochieng

(B.Arch hons.,)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper Abstract accepted for presentation in

the 1st Regional Conference on Scientific Research, Development and Innovations

(SREDI2008), Kigali, Rwanda 10-12 December 2008 of the Kigali Institute of Science and

Technology (KIST) on the theme: Conservation, Sustainability and Biodiversity.

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“Relating Social Dysfunction to the Environmental Squalor in Cities”, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(Ph.D), Paper Abstract accepted for presentation in the 1st Regional Conference on

Scientific Research, Development and Innovations (SREDI2008), Kigali, Rwanda 10-12

December 2008 of the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) on the theme:

Conservation, Sustainability and Biodiversity.

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“Surface water treatment using a series filtration system”, Coletha Uwineza Ruhamya A

Dipl (Envt Eng), G Dipl (Eng), Msc (Eng), PG Dipl (Envt Mgmt)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch

Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper Abstract accepted for

presentation in the 1st Regional Conference on Scientific Research, Development and

Innovations (SREDI2008), Kigali, Rwanda 10-12 December 2008 of the Kigali Institute of

Science and Technology (KIST) on the theme: Innovations and Appropriate Technology

Transfer.

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“Considerations for Containing Employee Turnover in Kenyan hotels”, Samuel Irungu Kimungu

(BSc Him, CPA II, Msc HM)1, & Paul Mwangi Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D,

m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper Abstract submitted on 02072009 and accepted for

presentation in the 2nd annual Association of Hospitality Schools in Africa (AHSA)

conference on Hospitality and Tourism; Full refereed paper presented in the conference of

18th to 20th November 2009 in the Republic of South Africa, in the Mafikeng hotel school.

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“Improving performance of human resource systems in e-hotels”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba.

Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper Abstract

submitted on 02072009 and accepted for presentation in the 2nd annual Association of

Hospitality Schools in Africa (AHSA) conference on Hospitality and Tourism; Full refereed

paper presented in the conference of 18th to 20th November 2009 in the Republic of South

Africa, in the Mafikeng hotel school.

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Technology: A case of 2 – 5 star rated hotels in Kenya”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba. Maringa

(O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2 , Paper presented on 18th May

(2007), in the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Conference at the Catholic

University of Eastern Africa held on 16th-18th of May (2007); Theme: Theme: Rethinking

African Heritage, University Education and Technological Advancement in the 21st Century.

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“Primary Activity Efficiency of the Work Process in ICT based E-Hotels”, Leah Wamuyu

Kagumba. Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2, Paper

submitted for the 3rd Annual International Conference (Knowledge Management through

Research and Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development ) of Moi

University of July/August (2007).

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“ICT Driven synergy Integration in the Operations of e-hotels for Improved Performance”,

Leah Wamuyu Kagumba. Maringa (O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2,

Paper Abstract accepted on 26th May 2010 for the International Research Symposium in

Service Management” of August 24th -27th 2010 in the University of Mauritius, Full paper in

progress.

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“Assessment of the Impact of Employee Turnover n Customer Service and Competitiveness

of an Establishment”, Samuel Irungu Kimungu (BSc Him, CPA II, Msc HM)1, & Paul Mwangi

Maringa (B.Arch Hons, M.A Planning, Ph.D, m.a.a.k, m.k.i.p, reg., Arch)2, Paper Abstract

accepted on 26th May 2010 for the International Research Symposium in Service

Management” of August 24th -27th 2010 in the University of Mauritius, Full paper in

progress.

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“Evaluating Ecotourism Landscapes in the East African Region: A case of a Tourist Circuit in

Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda”, Research proposal developed from a concept paper for the

VicRes Grant Competition, at the April 1st to 7th (2007) VicRes Team Building &

Harmonisation workshop in Jinja, Uganda .

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“Theory of Urban Land Market as a tool for determining activity relocation in urban areas –

focus on Nairobi City, Kenya”, Paper presented in the Kenyan National Seminar of the 24th /

25th November 1994 on “Architecture and Planning in the 21st Century – the challenge of our

times seminar” held at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

(JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: Rural Urban environmental development.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1 “March 1993: African Traditional Architecture seminar, held at the Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya. Participant and

principal organiser.

2 October-17th November 1999: Fifth African Training Course on Local and Regional

Development Planning and Management seminar, held at Ruaraka, GIS Centre. Attended as

resource person, and evaluator of proceedings.

3 15th April 2005: Construction and Environment Seminar, held at Holiday Inn-Nairobi,

Organised by Architects and Quantity Surveyors Education Board of Kenya, under the

auspices of The Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

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14th and 15th September 2005: The Role and Importance of Construction Industry in

Economic Growth of a Nation Seminar, held at Safari Park Hotel-Nairobi, Organised by

Architects and Quantity Surveyors Education Board of Kenya, under the auspices of The

Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS).

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Technology: A case of 2 – 5 star rated hotels in Kenya”, Leah Wamuyu Kagumba. Maringa

(O/Dip, H/ Dip, Bsc., HRM)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2 , Paper presented on 18th May

(2007), in the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS) Conference at the Catholic

University of Eastern Africa held on 16th-18th of May (2007); Theme: Theme: Rethinking

African Heritage, University Education and Technological Advancement in the 21st Century.

SEMINARS

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June 26th 2002: Sustainable urban growth for African Capitals: A Case of the City of

Nairobi, Kenya; PhD Seminar, held at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya. Sole organiser and presenter under themes: the

context, the problem, and the challenge.

BOOKS

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In the pipeline, well illustrated simple texts on the “Principals and Approaches of Creative

Architectural Design”, with instruction of the first two years of a professional degree

course in architecture as the target market.

2 In progress, Manuscript on Research Methodology and Spatial Analytical Techniques for

Planning and Design

UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH REPORTS

1 "The Influence of Social Cohesion on the Quality of the Urban Environment - a case of the

city of Nairobi, Kenya"; Ph.D Studies based upon an Environmental Planning Research Thesis,

1999-2005, Department of Architecture, in the School of Architecture and Building

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Sciences (SABS), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT),

Nairobi, Kenya.

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“Influence of Historical and Cultural Dualism of African Cities on the Management of their

Growth and Development – A case of Nairobi city, Kenya”, Phase I focus on historical

Antecedents, joint research term of Maringa P. Mwangi (M.A in Planning, B.Arch hons),

Ngunjiri P.G, (PhD – Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture), Umenne, Sampson

Ikewochukwu (PhD – Associate professor of Architecture) & Osamu Yamada (M.Arch –

Donor representative, JICA), 1999, Department of Architecture, in the School of

Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.

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"Planning for a Secondary Commercial Center - An Analysis of Economic Viability (the case

of Nairobi city Kenya)"; M.A. Planning (U & R) research thesis, 1991, Department of Urban

and Regional Planning (DURP), in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development

(FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.

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"Relocation of Wakulima Market, from the Central Business District (CBD)". M.A. Planning

(U & R) joint research term paper with Chepchirchir, Okoko & Nyabuti, 1991, Department of

Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and

Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya. Wakulima market is the

main inlet of agricultural produce into the City of Nairobi, for redistribution to the other

city markets, Nairobi, Kenya.

5 "Chogoria Urban Development project", M.A. Planning (U & R) Joint research 2nd year class,

1991, Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), in the Faculty of Architecture,

Design and Development (FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.

6 "Theatre Design - Some Principal Concepts", Bachelor of Architecture Research Thesis,

1986, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture Design and Development

(FADD), University of Nairobi (UoN), Nairobi, Kenya.

7 "The Kenya National Theatre - Project", Bachelor of Architecture Design Thesis project,

1986, University of Nairobi (UoN), Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture

Design & Development (FADD), Nairobi.

OTHER WRITINGS: BOOK REVIEWS

1 Carole Rakodi, Harare: "Inheriting a Settler Colonial City: Change or Continuity", Book

review by Sampson Ike Umenne (ass. Prof) & Maringa Mwangi Paul, in the Academic

refereed journal of the Department of Architecture at the Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya, The Horizon DAT: towards a

developed architectural tradition - on the theme, the challenge of a developed regional

expression, 1997, Volume 1, No. 1, pp., 80 - 82.

2 Charles Jencks, “The Language of Post-Modernism”, Book review by Sampson Ike Umenne

(ass. Prof) & Maringa Mwangi Paul, in the Academic refereed journal of the

Department of Architecture at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya, The Horizon DAT: towards a developed architectural

tradition - on the theme, the challenge of a developed regional expression, 1997, Volume 1,

No. 1, pp., 85 - 86.

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OTHER WRITINGS: RESEARCH BASED MONOGRAPHS

1 Paul Mwangi Maringa, 2007, Social Affixes of Quality Urban Environs”, ISBN: 9966-923-

06-3, in preparation for publication as a Monograph.

2 Philip Okello Ochieng & Paul Mwangi Maringa, 2007, “Didactic Design of Imageable

Architecture”, ISBN: 9966-923-65-9, Completed and edited monograph, awaiting

publication.

3 Christopher Matseshe Naicca & Paul Mwangi Maringa, 2007, “Behaviour Design Cues for

Cogent Built-up Space”, ISBN: 9966-923-89-6, in preparation for publication as a

monograph.

4 Leah Wamuyu Kagumba Maringa & Paul Mwangi Maringa, 2007, “ICT Enhanced Hotels”,

ISBN: 9966-923-77-2, Completed and edited monograph, awaiting publication.

PROFILE OF PLANNED PUBLICATIONS IN CITY PLANNING:

06 planned papers from concluded research on the nature and interaction of the elements of

sustainability in cities; 21 from concluded research on social exclusion/inclusion in social cohesion

seen through the socio-spatial character of the urban social function; 18 from concluded research

on the patterns of social capital in social cohesion for the urban social order; 03 from concluded

research on trends in the quality of the urban environment; 07 from concluded research on social

dysfunction and environmental degradation in cities; 09 from concluded research on section and

adaptation of scalograms and mathematical models for measurement, analysis, and resolution of

urban social dysfunction and environmental degradation; 16 from concluded research on statistical

mathematic modelling of the urban social-environmental interface in sustainable urban growth; 19

from concluded research on the efficacy of urban theories that inform inquiry on urban social

dysfunction and environmental degradation.

A. PAPERS FROM CONCLUDED SUPERVISED RESEARCH

01. Influence of Structural Function on Meaning in Architecture, Stephen Biko Weke (B.Arch

hons.,)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2.

02. Influence of Physical Environment on Behaviour of Juvenile Delinquents”, Nicholas Onyango

Ochieng (B.Arch hons.,)1 & Paul Mwangi Maringa (Ph.D)2.

PLANNED PUBLICATIONS – PAPERS/MONOGRAPHS

A. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON THE NATURE AND INTERACTION OF THE

ELEMENTS OF SUSTAINABILITY IN A CITY:

01. Prevailing Consensus on the Definition of Sustainability in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD)

02. Suggestions on the Generic Description of Social Sustainability in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(PhD).

03. A Critical Appraisal of the Basic Factors of Environmental Sustainability in cities, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

04. Using Social Capital to Define Social Cohesion in the Social Order of a city, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

05. Employing Social Stratification by Status to Describe Social Exclusion/inclusion in Social

Cohesion for cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

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06. Seminal Attributes of the Quality of the Urban Environment, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

B. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON SOCIAL EXCLUSION/INCLUSION IN SOCIAL

COHESION SEEN THROUGH THE SOCIO-SPATIAL CHARACTER OF THE URBAN SOCIAL

FUNCTION:

07. Characterising Social Exclusion/inclusion through Social Distance and Social Stratification by

Social Status of the Urban Social function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

08. Typifying Social Exclusion/Inclusion through the Nature and Spatial Ordering of Change in

Range and Intensity of Relations of the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

09. Illustrating Social Exclusion/Inclusion using the Configuration of the Differentiation of

Function for the Social Function in Urban Space, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

10. Describing Social Exclusion/Inclusion using the Social Patterning and Physical Dispersion of

the Complexity of Organisation for the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

11. Holistic Constitution and Arrangement of Social Exclusion/Inclusion as it defines Social

Cohesion of the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

12. Matching the Emerging African Capital City that is founded on Colonial Roots, to Conventional

African and Global City Typologies, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

13. Factorial Ecology and Alternative Procedure for Identifying and Qualifying Distinctive Urban

Social Areas, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

14. Socio-Spatial Variation by Social Rank, an aspect of the Social Exclusion component of Social

Cohesion, along the Axis of Evenness or Equality, of the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

15. Socio-Spatial Segregation by levels of Urbanisation, an aspect of the Social Exclusion

component of Social Cohesion, along the Axis of Evenness or Equality of the Urban Social

Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

16. Socio-Spatial Differentiation by Ethnic Integration, an aspect of the Social Exclusion

component of Social Cohesion, along the Axis of Evenness or Equality, of the Urban Social


17. Socio-Spatial Distinction by overall Social Status, an aspect of the Social Exclusion

component of Social Cohesion, along the Axis of Evenness or Equality, of the Urban Social


18. Degree of Potential Contact by Prestige Value, an aspect of the Social Exclusion component of

Social Cohesion, of Minorities and Majorities within the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

19. Interaction through Differentiation of Function, an aspect of the Social Exclusion component

of Social Cohesion, of Minorities and Majorities, within the Urban Social Function, Paul

Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

20. Exposure by Complexity of Function an aspect of the Social Exclusion component of Social

Cohesion, of Minorities and Majorities, within the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(PhD).

21. Degree of Potential Contact by the Changing Character of the Larger Containing Society, an

aspect of the Social Exclusion component of Social Cohesion, of Minorities and Majorities,

within the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

22. Nature of the internal relationships of the Economic Status, an aspect of the Social Exclusion

component of Social Cohesion, in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

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23. Nature of the internal linkages of Family Life Cycles, an aspect of the Social Exclusion

component of Social Cohesion, in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

24. Nature of the internal interactions of Ethnicity, an aspect of the Social Exclusion component

of Social Cohesion, in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

25. Modeling the internal relationships within the overall Social Status, a composite aspect of the

Social Exclusion component of Social Cohesion, in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

26. Social Distance in the Dimension of Exposure or Interaction of segregation, for a Stratified

Urban Social Order, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

27. Compositional and Spatial Arrangement of Behavioural and Structural Assimilation for

Social/exclusionary Closure in Urban Space, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

C. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON THE PATTERNS OF BY SOCIAL CAPITAL IN SOCIAL

COHESION FOR THE URBAN SOCIAL ORDER:

28. A Public Participation that is disposed to Foster Social Capital in the Urban Social Function,

Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

29. Profiles of Neighbourhood Participation that advance Social Capital in the Urban Social


30. Social Participation that inherently is inclined in Nature to increase Social Capital in the

Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

31. Promoting Social Capital in the Urban Social Function through Leisure Participation and

Enjoyment, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

32. Arrangements of Political Involvement within the Urban Social Function that support growing

Social Capital in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

33. Constituting a Social Organisation in the Urban Social Function, that supports improved Social

Capital, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

34. Composition of the Structural Properties of Groups that positively support Social Capital in

the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

35. Group Interaction in respect of Personal Interaction in problem solving within Groups, that

promotes Social Capital in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

36. Group Cohesiveness in respect to Attraction to the Group or Resistance to leaving, which

engenders Social Capital in the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

37. Spontaneous Choice and Preference, regarding the Interpersonal Relationships of Individuals

and their Acceptance to a Group, which produces favourable Social Capital in the Urban Social


38. Friendship Relationships that stimulate enhanced Social Capital in the Urban Social Function,


39. A Community Structure of the Urban Social Function that produces favourable Social Capital

and therefore improved Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

40. Arrangements of Community Progressive Attitude in the Urban Social Function that

encourage superior Social Capital, thereby promoting Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(PhD).

41. Nature of Community Quality or Goodness in the Urban Social Function that promotes better

Social Capital and for this reason increased Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

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42. Disposition of Community Services activity in the Urban Social Function that raises Social

Capital, and in so doing improves Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

43. Accomplishing enhanced Social Capital and therefore Social Cohesion through ordered

Organisational Structure of the Urban Social Function, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

44. Configuring Formalisation in the Organisational Structure of the Urban Social Function for

good Social Capital and Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

45. Assembling Centralisation in the Organisational Structure of the Urban Social function for

good Social Capital and Social Cohesion, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

D. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON TRENDS IN THE QUALITY OF THE URBAN

ENVIRONENT:

46. Hierarchies, Constitution, and Spatial Ordering of Resource Consumption in a City, Paul


47. Hierarchies, Composition, and Spatial Structure of Refuse Management in a City, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

48. Scaling down Biocidity in favour of increased Biogenity in the Consumption or Production

patterns of a City, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

E. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON URBAN SOCIAL DYSFUNCTION AND

ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN CITIES:

49. A critical appreciation of the Patterns of City Formation and the resulting City Typologies,


50. Explaining the progressive shift in International Human Settlement Policy, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

51. Urbanism and the Urban Moral order in the context of Classic Social Theories and their

related Sociological Analysis of City Life, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

52. Illustrating Urbanism and the Urban Moral Order through the Wirthian Theory, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

53. Merits of the Public and Private worlds of City Life interpretation of Urbanism and the Urban

Moral Order, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

54. A Multi-factor approach to relating Human Behaviour to its Physical Environs, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

55. Social Area Analysis and Factorial Ecology as tools for mapping the Urban Social Function in

Cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

F. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON SELECTION AND ADAPTATION OF SCALOGRAMS

AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS, AND RESOLUTION

OF URBAN SOCIAL DYSFUNCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION:

56. Selection and application of apposite tests of the Normality form of distribution of Primary

Data in Data Analysis, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

57. Assembling and adapting measurement research questions into a valid and reliable Scalogram

of Public participation that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner that

supports rigorous quantitative analysis, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).


of Public and Leisure participation that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner

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that supports rigorous quantitative analysis, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).


of Social participation that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner that


60. Assembling and adapting measurement research questions into a valid and reliable Group

structure and dynamics Scalogram that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner



of Community Structure that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner that



of Social Organisation that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner that



of Societal Organisational structure that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a

manner that supports rigorous quantitative analysis, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).


of social cohesion by social capital that quantifies and codes respondent opinions in a manner


G. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON STATISTICAL MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF

THE URBAN SOCIAL-ENVIRONEMNTAL INTERFACE IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN

GROWTH:

65. Use of the Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Multivariate Statistical Techniques for

analysis of the nature of relationships, and the subsequent Mathematical Modeling

66. Tests of Unusual and Influential data, Multi-Collinearity, Non-Linearity, and Normality of

Residuals, Assumptions of Linear Regression, as Basic Linear Regression Diagnostics, Paul


67. Applying the Linear Regression Diagnostics of, Homogeneity of Variance (Homoscedasticity),

and Issues of Independence, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

68. Linear Regression Model Specification, and Representation, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

69. Steps, Tests of Significance, and Considerations of the actual Regression Analysis Operation,


70. Use of the Factor Analysis Multivariate Statistical Technique for Quantitative Analysis of

Data Reduction, and the ensuing Mathematical Modeling, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

71. Parallel Factor Analysis Authentication of Data Reduction using Preliminary Tests of Fit or

Suitability of Model and Data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

72. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Measure of Sampling Adequacy, as a preliminary Test of Fit

or Suitability of Model, and Data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

73. The Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity that measures model Acceptance, as a preliminary Test of

Fit or Suitability of Model, and Data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

74. Reproduced Correlation Matrices that measure Model Fit through Redundancies and Non-

Redundancies, as a preliminary Test of Fit or Suitability of Model, and Data, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

75. Partial Correlations Tests, Reproduced Correlation Matrices, and Kaiser’s Measurement of

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Sampling Adequacy (MSA) based on Anti-images Matrices, as preliminary Tests of Fit or

Suitability of Model, and Data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

76. Limits of acceptance of correlation using correlation matrices, as a preliminary test of fit or

suitability of model, and data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

77. Communality tests on extraction value limits of acceptable proportion of variance of individual

variables on the latent or common factors, as a preliminary test of fit or suitability of model,

and data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

78. The Kaiser criterion limit for eigenvalues or latent roots of above unity, as a preliminary test

of fit or suitability of model, and data, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

79. The Scree plot, as preliminary tests of fit or suitability of model, and data, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

80. The basic run, Model Structure Simplification Cycles of model evolution, and eventual model

representation, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

H. FROM CONCLUDED RESEARCH ON THE EFFICACY OF URBAN THEORIES THAT

INFORM INQUIRY ON URBAN SOCIAL DYSFUNCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL

DEGRADATION:

81. Efficacy of Urban Ecology as a Paradigm of Human Settlement in space, in contemporary

Hybridised Dual African Industrial capital Cities, which have evolved from European and

Colonial roots, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

82. Critical review of the Sector Ecological Model and its application in contemporary Hybridised

Dual African Industrial capital Cities that have evolved from European and Colonial roots, Paul


83. Efficacy of the Concentric Ecological Model in explaining the structure of contemporary

Hybridised Dual African Industrial capital Cities that have evolved from European and

Colonial roots, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

84. The Multiple Nuclei Ecological Model rationalisation of contemporary Hybridised Dual African

Industrial capital Cities that have evolved from European and Colonial roots, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

85. Cities as integrated land use ensembles of the concentric, sector, and multiple nuclei models

of Urban Ecology, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

86. Group Attitudes of Resistance and Flight, the External Influence of Behavioural Assimilation

in a setting of Social Closure within Cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

87. The external factor of Institutional Discrimination within Housing and the Job Market in

Behavioural Assimilation in a setting of Social Closure within Cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(PhD).

88. The Structural effects external factor of Behavioural Assimilation in a setting of Social

Closure within Cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

89. Defense functions of congregation in social closure as an internal influence over behavioural

assimilation in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

90. The internal influence of the Support functions of congregation in social closure over

behavioural assimilation in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

91. Preservation functions of internal group cohesiveness in social closure as an internal influence

over behavioural assimilation in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

92. Attack functions of internal group cohesiveness in social closure as an internal influence over

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behavioural assimilation in cities, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

93. Colonies as distinct levels of social closure (congregation and segregation) in an expression of

a unique balance of group attitudes, institutional discrimination, and structural effects on the

hand and the strength of internal group cohesiveness on the other, Paul Mwangi Maringa

(PhD).

94. Enclaves as distinct levels of social closure (congregation and segregation) that are

predicated upon a domination of internal group cohesiveness over discrimination (external

factors), Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

95. Ghettoes as distinct levels of social closure (congregation and segregation) that result when

discrimination (external factors) overwhelms internal group cohesiveness, Paul Mwangi

Maringa (PhD).

96. Modern relevance of Classic Social Theories and their related Sociological Analysis of City

Life in respect of the association between Scale of an Urban Society and its Moral Order,


97. Critiquing the deterministic principles of Individual and Group Behaviour of the Wirthian

theory of urbanism as a way of life, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

98. Helplessness, Conflict, Social Ties, and Psychological disposition of Society, in respect of the

Public and Private worlds of City Life, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

99. Confines of Environmental determinism and its diverse contributory theories of environment

and behaviour to contemporary urban settings, Paul Mwangi Maringa (PhD).

SUPERVISION PROFILE

03 supervised graduate-masters of Urban Design Thesis projects, Design Theses project

programming, and Design theses projects, 12 Bachelor or Architecture (Equivalent to an Integrated

Masters of Architecture) Research theses, Bachelor or Architecture (Equivalent to an Integrated

Masters of Architecture)Design Programming, and Bachelor or Architecture (Equivalent to an

Integrated Masters of Architecture)Design Theses, vis:

GRADUATE – MASTERS DEGREE LEVEL RESEARCH THESES PROJECTS, DESIGN THESES

PROJECTS PROGRAMMING, AND DESIGN THESES PROJECTS

01. “The Influence of Urban Heritage on the Quality of Housing: A case of Old Town Mombasa",

Masters of Urban Design (MUD) Research Thesis Project supervision of Mkdii Alfayo Uruji,

2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

02. “Re-ordering of the Government Square in Old-Town-Mombasa”, Masters of Urban Design

(MUD) Studio/Portfolio Project supervision of Mkdii Alfayo Uruji, 2005/06, Department of

Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi,

Kenya.

03. “Re-ordering Aga Khan walk in Nairobi city Central Business District (CBD)”, Masters of

Urban Design (MUD) Studio/Portfolio Project supervision of Mkdii Alfayo Uruji, 2005/06,

Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

(JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

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UNDERGRADUATE – INTEGRATED MASTERS DEGREE LEVEL RESEARCH THESES

PROJECTS, DESIGN THESES PROJECTS PROGRAMMING, AND DESIGN THESES

PROJECTS:

01. “Influence of Structural Function on Meaning in Architectural Design”, B.Arch Research

Thesis Project supervision of Nicholas Onyango, 2006/07, Department of Architecture, Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya (ongoing).

“The Premier Public Land Transport Terminus for the City of Nairobi”, B.Arch Project

Programming, and Design Thesis Project supervision of Nicholas Onyango, 2006/07, 2005/06,


(JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya (ongoing).

02. Influence of the Physical Environment on the Rehabilitation of Juvenile Delinquents:

Rehabilitation of Street Children”, B.Arch Research Thesis Project supervision of Stephen

Weke, 2006/07, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya (ongoing).

“A Model Street Children Rehabilitation Center for the city of Nairobi”, B.Arch Project

Programming, and Design Thesis Project supervision of Stephen Weke, 2006/07, Department

of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi,

Kenya (ongoing).

03. “Relationship of between Imageability and Form on Architectural Design", B.Arch Research

Thesis Project supervision of Ochieng Philip Okello, 2005/06, Department of Architecture,

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

04. “The Kenya National Marine Museum and Center for Aquatic Studies – Malindi, Kenya”, B.Arch

Project Programming, and Design Thesis Project supervision of Ochieng Philip Okello,



05. "The Influence of the Built Environment on Human Behaviour", B.Arch Research Thesis

Project supervision of Naicca M. Christopher, 2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo

Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

“Langata Women’s Halfway Rehabilitation Center – Nairobi, Kenya”, B.Arch Project

Programming, and Design Thesis Project supervision of Naicca M. Christopher, 2005/06,



06. "The Impact of Physical Environment on Law Court Users: Planning for a Model High Court",

B.Arch Research Thesis Project supervision of Paul Aloyo, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

"The New Kakamega High court", B.Arch Thesis Project Design and Project programming,

B.Arch thesis supervision of Paul Aloyo, 1998/99, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta

University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

07. "Visual Synergisis: Structural Timber Aesthetics in Situational Architecture", B.Arch

Research Thesis Project supervision of Munala A. Kweya, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

"Flamingo Center & The Lonhro Tree Hotel", B.Arch Thesis Project Design and Project

programming, B.Arch thesis supervision of Munala A. Kweya, 1998/99, Department of


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Kenya.

08. "Spatial and Form Aspects in the Character of Airport Passenger Terminal", B.Arch Research

Thesis Project supervision of Mutua Ngula Francis, 1997/98, Department of Architecture,


"Planes in the Plains: Malindi Airport Terminal Building Development", B.Arch Thesis Project

Design and Project programming, B.Arch thesis supervision of Mutua Ngula Francis, 1997/98,



09. "Functional Adaptation of Architectural Expression to the Environment", B.Arch Research

Thesis Project supervision of Mutua M. Jack Allan, 1997/98, Department of Architecture,


"The Bahari Bonanza: Transit Leisure Harbour, Mombasa", B.Arch Thesis Project Design and

Project programming, B.Arch thesis supervision of Mutua M. Jack Allan, 1997/98, Department


Kenya.

10. "Post Modernism: An Alternative Approach for the Conservation and Adaptive Use of Historic

Buildings", B.Arch Research Thesis Project supervision of Andrew L. Shikhule, 1996/97,



"The Re-design of the Nairobi Railway Station", B.Arch Thesis Project Design and Project

programming, B.Arch thesis supervision of Andrew L. Shikhule, 1996/97, Department of


Kenya.

11. "Social Cultural Impact on Built Form in a Changing Society", B.Arch Research Thesis Project

supervision of Ng'ang'a G. K. Lawrence, 1996/97, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta


"The Maasai Kraal: Tourism Promotion and Redevelopment Centre, Narok", B.Arch Thesis

Project Design and Project programming, B.Arch thesis supervision of Ng'ang'a G. K.

Lawrence, 1996/97, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture

and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

12. "Design Parameters for Forex Trading in Kenya", B.Arch Research Thesis Project supervision

of Ng'ang'a G. K. Lawrence, 1997/98, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University

of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

"Financial Center Design", B.Arch Thesis Project Design and Project programming, B.Arch

thesis supervision of Ng'ang'a G. K. Lawrence, 1997/98, Department of Architecture, Jomo


RESEARCH EXAMINATION PROFILE

02 Graduate – Masters or Urban Design Research theses and 02 Design theses programming; 34 or

6th year Bachelor or Architecture (Equivalent to an Integrated Masters of Architecture) Research

theses and 33 Design Theses programming; 02 undergraduate Dissertations in Civil Engineering, vis:

GRADUATE – MASTERS DEGREE LEVEL RESEARCH EXAMINATION:

01. “The Influence of the Streetscape on the Informal Market: A case of Nairobi’s Central

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Business District", Masters of Urban Design (MUD) Research Thesis Project, 2005/06,



02. “Shoppers Street: Tom Mboya Street, Nairobi", Masters of Urban Design (MUD) Design

Thesis Project Programming, 2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta


03. “A Comparative Evaluation of the Impact of Earth Technologies on the Provision of Decent

and Affordable Shelter to the Urban Poor: The case of two cities in East Africa", Masters of

Urban Design (MUD) Research Thesis Project, 2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo


04. “Kibera Earth Village, Nairobi", Masters of Urban Design (MUD) Design Thesis Project

Programming, 2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of

Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi, Kenya.

UNDERGRADUATE - INTEGRATED MASTERS LEVEL RESEARCH EXAMINATION:

2005/06 ACADEMIIC YEAR:

05. “Impact of Space on Learning in Gifted Children”, B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 2005/06,



"Learning Resource Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 2005/06,



06. “Cultural Identity in Contemporary Architecture: A case of the East African Coastal Region",

B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 2005/06, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta


"The Swahili City of Arts", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 2005/06, Department


Kenya.


07. “Appropriate Architecture for Indoor Sports for People with Physical Disabilities", B.Arch

Research Thesis Project, 2000/01, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of



08. “Influence of Physical Setting on social Interaction and Interactivity in an Appropriate

Technology Center”, B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1998/99, Department of Architecture,


"Appropriate Technology Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99,



09. “Influence of Physical Setting on the Behaviour of Orphaned Children", B.Arch Research

Thesis Project, 1997/98, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of


"Children’s Orphanage", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


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Kenya.

10. “Child Recreation in Urban Space: Effect of Area, Sale, Colour, and Texture”, B.Arch



"Amusement Park", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

11. “Design Parameters in Matatu Terminus”, B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1998/99,



"Matatu Terminus", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

12. “Materials and Meaning in Architecture: Regional Contextualism in Materials’ use in Resort

Facilities", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1997/98, Department of Architecture, Jomo


"Beach Resort", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

13. “Indoor Sports Buildings: towards a Safe Sporting Environment”, B.Arch Research Thesis

Project, 1998/99, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and


"Indoor Sports Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

14. “Effect of circulation and Movement on Exhibition Centers’ Design", B.Arch Research Thesis



"Exhibition Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

15. “The Musical Space: In Search of an Architectural Expression Synthesising Elements of the

Rich Cultural Heritage of a Modern African Setting”, B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"Cultural Music Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

16. “The Effects of form on Functional Appropriateness of a Worship space and behavioural

Consequences: The case of the Kenyan Pentecostal Church", B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"Functional Church", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.

17. “Impact of Therapeutic and Healing Environments on Terminally Ill Cancer Patients", B.Arch

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"Terminally Ill Cancer Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99,



18. “Impact of spatial Design on Social Interaction in Institutions", B.Arch Research Thesis



"Youth Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1998/99, Department of


Kenya.


19. “Trends in Retailing: Towards Integrated Architectural Structures", B.Arch Research Thesis



"City Square Vendors’ Plaza", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1997/98,



20. “An Insight into the Users needs in Recreational Facilities in the Core of Nairobi", B.Arch



"The Spa – An Urban Recreational Facility", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



21. “Interiorisation of the Shopping Precinct", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1997/98,



"Design of a Suburban Shopping Mall in Karen", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



22. “Water and Recreation: Designing for Recreation in the Water Environment", B.Arch



"Nairobi Sailing Club – Water: Place and Means", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



23. “Architectural Celebration of Political Power", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1997/98,



"The Re-Development of the National Parliament Building", B.Arch Design Thesis Project



24. “Structure Beyond Function", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1997/98, Department of


Kenya.

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"Bamburi Pharmaceuticals", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1997/98, Department


Kenya.

25. “The School of Art as a Symbol of Self Expression", B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"The Joe Murumbi School of Fine Arts", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1997/98,



26. “Design Parameters in a Marine Research Center", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1997/98,



"Mtwapa Marine Life research Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1997/98,



27. “Redefining Architectural Space in the information Age", B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"African Regional Center for Computing", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



28. “Tradition, Continuity and Change in the Built form, A case of Kenya", B.Arch Research

Thesis Project, 1997/98, Department of Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta University of


"Cultural Information Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1997/98,



1996/97 ACADEMIC YEAR:

29. “Design Parameters for Homes for Orphaned / Abandoned Children", B.Arch Research Thesis



"Children’s Home", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97, Department of


Kenya.

30. “Economic Forces in the Architecture of Central Business Districts (With special reference

to the City of Nairobi)", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97, Department of


Kenya.

"The African Regional Center for Computing", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



31. “Search for Cultural Expression and Identity in Architecture", B.Arch Research Thesis



"Culture Awareness Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97,

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32. “Design Parameters for Exhibiting Wild Animals", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97,



"Wildlife Conservation Education Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



33. “A Sense of Belonging in Deprive Environments", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97,



"Street Children Rehabilitation Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97,



34. “Social and Psychological factors in Landscaped Leisure", B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"Oasis Amusement Park", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97, Department


Kenya.

35. “Kikuyu Cultural Center", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97, Department of


Kenya.

"Influence of Spiritual Dimensions in African Architecture", B.Arch Design Thesis Project



36. “Architectural Delight without Vision", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97,



"Redhill Blind’s Academy", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97, Department


Kenya.

37. “Use of Environmental factors in Way Finding", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97,



"Children’s Hospital – Outering Road, Nairobi", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming,



38. “A Typological Identity for Built Urban Recreational Form", B.Arch Research Thesis Project,



"The Leisure Point", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97, Department of


Kenya.

39. “Tradition, Continuity, and Change in Built Form", B.Arch Research Thesis Project, 1996/97,


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SELECTED CONSULTANCIES AND CONSULTANCY REPORTS

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LIST OF SELECTED PROJECTS THAT WERE CARRIED OUT DURING THIS PERIOD

(YEAR 2007/8).

01. Proposed Gacuriro Estate 2020 Development of 600 houses (Executive Bungalows,

maissonettes, and flats), with requisite commercial, educational and recreational

centres, (With Design Source - Rwanda), Gacuriro, Kigali, Rwanda, For Caisse Social

(May 2008)

02. Proposed Office Park Development, with offices and requisite shopping/commerical

facilties (With Design Source - Rwanda), Kacyiru, Kigali, Rwanda, For Caisse Social

(July 2008)

03. Proposed Shopping Mall Development, (With Design Source - Rwanda), Onatracom main

grounds off Kiyovu – near Nyamirambo, Kigali, Rwanda, For Onatracom (June 2008)

04. Proposed Residential Flats Developent, (With Design Source - Rwanda), Nyarutarama,

Kigali, Rwanda, For Private investor (August 2008)

05. Proposed John Smith - KIST Bookshop Developent, (With Design Source - Rwanda),

Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda, For John Smith Bookshops (September 2008)

06. Proposed British Council centre Developent, (With Design Source), Kiyovu, Kigali,

Rwanda, For For British Council (May 2008)


(YEAR 2006/7).

07. TED projects of the Volunteer Service overseas (VSO) and Practical Action in the

Kenyan Coast, (With The Urban Logic – An Architecture and Planning Praxis) funded by

the European Union that entailed the Design and construction of village polytechnic

classrooms and workshops at Mapimo in Malindi, Mkwajuni in Kilifi, and Kidaya Ngereni

in Taita taveta (2006/7)

08. Design advice on Renovations and Alterations to residential flats at Kiyovu, Kigali,

Rwanda, for a Mr., Jean De Dieu (2007).

09. Condominium Housing Development design (With Icon Consortium) proposal on a one

acre prime urban land parcel for Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Aloisea Masozera at Rugwiro,

Kacyiro, Kigali, Rwanda (2007).

10. Technical and Financial Proposal for A Short Term Strategy for the Improvement of

Technical Secondary School Education (ETO’s) in Rwanda; prepared for the MINEDUC

in the Month of July, 2007, in association with two other consultants: Maina Maringa

(PhD, CEng, MIMechE-UK, and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering), and

Joseph Mfinanga (PEng-TZ, M.Phil-Intelligent Systems, M.Tech-Design, Bsc-Eng, FTC-

Electrical) - 2007.


"Cultural Information Center", B.Arch Design Thesis Project Programming, 1996/97,



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11. Technical Report on A Short Term Strategy for the Improvement of Public Technical

Secondary School Education (ETO’s) in Rwanda; prepared for the MINEDUC in the

Month of August, 2007, in association with two other consultants: Maina Maringa (PhD,

CEng, MIMechE-UK, and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering), and Joseph

Mfinanga (PEng-TZ, M.Phil-Intelligent Systems, M.Tech-Design, Bsc-Eng, FTC-

Electrical) - 2007.

12. Project Proposal for A Short Term Strategy for the Improvement of Technical

Education in Technical Secondary School (ETO’s) and Colleges of Technology, in

Rwanda; prepared for the MINEDUC in the Month of September, 2007, in association

with two other consultants: Maina Maringa (PhD, CEng, MIMechE-UK, and Associate

Professor of Mechanical Engineering), and Joseph Mfinanga (PEng-TZ, M.Phil-

Intelligent Systems, M.Tech-Design, Bsc-Eng, FTC-Electrical)-2007.

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(YEAR 2005/6).

01. Technical inspection and reporting for the rehabilitation, and upgrading of Alliance

hotels in the South Coast of Mombasa (Jadini Beach Hotel, Safari Beach Hotel, and

Africana Sea lodge) (With The Urban Logic – An Architecture and Planning Praxis),

leading a team comprising of an Interior-Industrial Designer-Artist, Structural

engineer, Environmental Health Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Electrical Engineer.

02. Pre-Outline Proposal Planning establishment advice for the Wisemen University, (With

The Urban Logic – An Architecture and Planning Praxis), at the Isinya site, Kajiado.

03. Technical evaluation of the institutions for accreditation and award of a University

Charter, or accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution, by the Commission for

Higher Education (CHE), each with a professional reports of up to 20 pages, on

Architectural and Planning concerns. Institutions inspected listed as follows:

The year 2006

Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST), Karen, Nairobi, Kenya –

January 2006 (Consideration for University Charter),

Pan African Christian College (PACC), Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – April 2006

(Consideration for University Charter),

Augustana College, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – April 2006 (Consideration for

accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution),

Institute of Advanced Technology, Westllands, Nairobi, Kenya – April 2006

(Consideration for accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution),

Intel Computer College, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya – April 2006 (Consideration for

accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution),

Wisemen Trainers, Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya – May 2006

(Consideration for accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution).

04. Advice on the procedure for establishing technical standards for physical facilities in

Kenyan public universities, for the Public Universities’ Inspection Board (PUIB);

Developed in response to an invitation to lead a Civil Engineer and Environmental

engineer in developing these standards – January 2006.

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LIST OF SELECTED PROJECTS, AND TASKS THAT WERE CARRIED OUT DURING

THIS PERIOD (YEAR 1999 - 2005).

01. Proposed Three double storied four bed-roomed residential houses for Eng. S. S.

Kagumba, with, a lockable double-car garage, a staff quarters, a Master en-suite and

an en-suite guest wing in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. Project designed in association with

A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants (2000).

02. Proposed double storied three bed-roomed residential, with, a lockable double-car

garage, an ensuite study room, and a Master en-suite in Kahawa Sukari, Kenya. Project

designed and supervised in association with A-One Architects and Interior Design

Consultants (2000).

03. Proposed Santa Paulia Nature Resort in the East Usambara’s, Tanzania with an

eventual development capacity of 20 en-suite cottages of diverse occupancy levels,

ranging from one family to four independent guests, for Mr. P. M. Kiambo. Project

designed in association with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants (2000).

04. Proposed development, featuring one-three bedroomed house, one being ensuite

alongside some four- two bedroomed flats in Juja, Kenya. Project designed in

association with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants (2001).

05. Proposed residential bungalow with three bedrooms, with, a lockable single-car garage,

and a Master en-suite in, Juja, Kenya. Project designed and supervised in association

with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants (2001).

06. Proposed high-rise shopping, offices and flats development in Nyeri town, for

Nyaturima holdings Ltd. Project designed in association with A-One Architects and

Interior Design Consultants (2001).

07. Proposed residential bungalow with three bedrooms, with, a double-carport, and a

Master en-suite in, Juja, Kenya. Project designed and supervised in association with

A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants (2001).

08. Proposed residential bungalow with three bedrooms, with a gym, a study, a lockable

single-car garage, and a Master en-suite in, Juja, Kenya. Project designed and

supervised in association with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants

(2001).

09. Proposed residential bungalow with three bedrooms, with, an ensuite guest wing, a gym,

a study, a lockable double-car garage, and a Master en-suite in, Thika, Kenya. Project

designed and supervised in association with Whamm Creations (2002).

10. Proposed residential bungalow with three bedrooms, an ensuite guest wing of two

bedrooms, a gym, a covered brye, a study, a lockable double-car garage, a Master en-

suite in, and a two-roomed staff quarters, in New Muthaiga, Kenya. Project designed

in association with Whamm Creations (2004).

11. Technical evaluation of the institutions for accreditation and award of a University

Charter, or accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution, by the Commission for

Higher Education (CHE), each with a professional reports of up to 20 pages, on

Architectural and Planning concerns. Institutions inspected listed as follows:

The year 2000

Kabarak University, Nakuru, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University

Charter),

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Strathmore College, Madaraka, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for

University Charter),

Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University

Charter),

Augustana College, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for


Presbyterian University, Kikuyu, Kiambu, Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for


Kenya College of Accountancy, Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya– July 2000 (Consideration

for University Charter),

Kirriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, Githurai-Kimbo, Nairobi,

Kenya – July 2000 (Consideration for University Charter),

Aga Khan University School of Nursing, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya – August 2000

(Consideration for University Charter).

The year 2001

Hindu University, Ngara, Nairobi, Kenya – June 2001 (Consideration for University

Charter),

African Nazarene University, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya – July 2001


Augustana College, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – June 2001 (Consideration for


Marist International Center Campus, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya – September 2001

(Consideration for University Charter).

Development of Architectural and Planning Guidelines to be used for self-

evaluation of physical facilities for universities in Kenya – September 2001.

The year 2003

Kenya Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya – February 2003 (Consideration for upgrading

to a University),

Mombasa Polytechnic, Nairobi, Kenya – February 2003 (Consideration for

upgrading to a University),

Bandari College, Nairobi, Kenya – February 2003 (Consideration for upgrading to a

University),

Pan African Christian College (PACC), Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya – April 2003


Gretsa University, Makongeni, Thika, Kenya – February 2003 (Consideration for


Catholic University of East Africa (AMECEA), Langata, Nairobi, Kenya – May 2003


Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH), Milimani,

Kisumu – December 2003 (Consideration for University Charter).

The year 2004

Kenya Highlands Bible College, Kericho, Kenya – September 2004 (Consideration


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St., Paul’s Theological College, Limuru, Kiambu, Kenya–Sept 2004 (Consideration


Kenya Methodist University, Kaaga, Meru, Kenya – February 2004 (Consideration


Aga Khan University School of Nursing, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya – January 2004


Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development (TICH), Milimani,

Kisumu – November 2004 (Consideration for University Charter),

Gretsa University, Makongeni, Thika, Kenya – January 2004 (Consideration for

University Charter).

The year 2005

African Nazarene University, Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya – January 2005

(Consideration for University Charter – Joint technical report, for the award of

charter),

Daystar University, Nairobi/Athi river, Machakos, Kenya – November 2005

(Consideration for University Charter/re-inspection),

Kenya Methodist University, Kaaga, Meru, Kenya – January & September 2005


Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST), Karen, Nairobi, Kenya

– May 2005 (Consideration for University Charter),

Scotts Theological College, Machakos, Kenya – August 2005 (Consideration for

University Charter/re-inspection),

Australian Studies Institute (AUSSI), Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya – December

2005 (Consideration for accreditation as a Post Secondary Institution),

Kenya School of Professional Studies (KSPS), Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya –

December 2005 (Consideration for accreditation as a Post Secondary

Institution).

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(YEAR 1992 - 1994).

02. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Ms. L. G. Gustavsson

and F. W. Mburu, with, a covered double-car port, a staff quarters and a Master and

baby room en-suite, in Nyari, Nairobi, Kenya.

Project carried out in association with Ramani Consultants, Kenya from design and

landscaping to hand over and occupation (1994-1996).

03. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Mr. Josphat. M.

Kihanya, with, a lockable double-car garage, a staff quarters, a Master en-suite and an

en-suite guest wing in Thindigwa, Kiambu, Kenya. Project carried out in association

with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants, Kenya for all aspects of

design Management, supervision and landscaping (1995).

04. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Mr. Joseph. M.

Kihanya, with, a lockable double-car garage, a staff quarters, a Master en-suite and an

en-suite guest wing in Kibarage/Loresho, Nairobi, Kenya. Project carried out in

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association with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants, Kenya for all

aspects of design Management, supervision and landscaping (1999).

05. Proposed four storied nine bed-roomed residential house for Professor R. W.

Michieka, with, a lockable double-car garage, two staff quarters, two Master en-

suites, five en-suite bed-rooms, and an outdoor barbecue, covered double-car carport

and a guardhouse in Spring Valley, Nairobi, Kenya. Project carried out in association

with A-One Architects and Interior Design Consultants, Kenya for all aspects of

design Management, supervision and landscaping to hand over and occupation

(1998/99).

06. Proposed 70-bedroom hotel, with shops and a business center, for Top Score

Chemicals Ltd., in the Nairobi CBD. Project Designed in association with A-One

Architects and Interior Design Consultants, Kenya (1996).

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(YEAR 1991/2) WITH RAMANI CONSULTANTS, MANZINI, KINGDOM OF

SWAZILAND.

01. Recreational sports complex for the entire Manzini town, Kingdom of Swaziland.

02. Shopping mall and high-rise office complex for ABC pty ltd at Mbabane town, Kingdom

of Swaziland.

03. Proposed accommodation, and mess for the police college at Manzini town, Matsapha,

Kingdom of Swaziland.

04. Proposed supermarket at Shindwashini, Mbabane, Kingdom of Swaziland.

05. Rehabilitation and Renovations of Nazarene hospital, Manzini, Kingdom of Swaziland.

06. Renovations and redecorations to Bakeries at Manzini town, Matsapha Kingdom of

Swaziland.

07. Extensions of Dairy Industries at Manzini town, Matsapha, Kingdom of Swaziland.

08. Two numbers, three bed-roomed houses for the Agriculture board Kwaluseni en-route

to Mahlanya, Kingdom of Swaziland.

09. Medical Diagnostic Laboratories at Manzini town, Matsapha for a Dr., Kariuki, Kingdom

of Swaziland.

10. Three bed-roomed house with master en-suite for a Mr. M. S. Dhlamini in Madonsa

Township, Manzini, Kingdom of Swaziland.

11. Butchery extensions and warehousing for Senator Potgieter at Manzini, Kingdom of

Swaziland.

12. Number, three bed-roomed houses for the Veterinary Department in the Lubombo

region, at Mhlumeni, Mhlume, Simunye, Phoye among others, Kingdom of Swaziland.

13. Shell Petrol Station at Sidvokodvo, Kingdom of Swaziland.

14. Eight number, three & two bed-roomed flats for Councilor Matanzima in a two-storey

building at Manzini, Kingdom of Swaziland.

15. Shopping Mall at Mbabane for Mr. Simelane, Kingdom of Swaziland.

16. Two number, three & four bed-roomed Bungalows in Fairview estate, Manzini, Kingdom

of Swaziland.

17. Three bed-roomed Bungalow for a Ms. Qondile Xhumalo at Manzini, Kingdom of

Swaziland.

18. Executive six en-suite bed-roomed, double car lockable garage residence, Kingdom of

Swaziland.

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19. Proposed residence for the M.D Swazi Breweries near Mbabane, Kingdom of

Swaziland.

20. Executive residence for Dr. Vilakati of Manzini in Madonsa Township Manzini, Kingdom

of Swaziland.

21. Redecoration/Renovation of a club-house/-shop for the provident fund at Manzini,

Kingdom of Swaziland.

22. Four bed-roomed house for Dr. Kwikiliza, in Mbabane, Kingdom of Swaziland.

23. Four bed-roomed house for a university Don at Durban, in the Republic of South

Africa.

24. Four bed-roomed residence with master ensuite for Senator Motsa Madonsa

Township, Manzini Kingdom of Swaziland.

25. Redecorations and Renovations to a shell Fuelling Station at Mhlumeni, Kingdom of

Swaziland.

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LIST OF SELECTED SCHEMES THAT WERE UNDERTAKEN DURING THIS PERIOD

(YEAR 1988/89) WITH GITHUNGURI AND COLLINS INTERNATIONAL, NAIROBI,

KENYA.

01. One executive four bed-roomed residential bungalow with a two-car garage and a

staff quarters, in Muthaiga, Nairobi, for Consolidated holdings ltd.

02. One executive double storied four bed-roomed residential house with a two-car

garage, an elaborate staff quarters and a solar heated swimming pool, in Muthaiga,

Nairobi, for Consolidated holdings ltd.

03. One executive double storied four bed-roomed residential house, with a staff

quarters, in Uganda.

04. Proposed thirty plus three bed-roomed Maissonettes at Madaraka in Nairobi for a

private developer.

05. Low-income residential estate for an initial sixty, two bed-roomed houses, with every

two enjoying a shared compound in Thika Township, Kenya.

06. Proposed laboratory for Johnson and Johnson ltd., in Industrial area, Nairobi, Kenya.

07. Preparatory works on the rehabilitation of the multi-storey Extel-comms building in

Kampala, Uganda.

08. Renovations and redecorations of The Ark hotel bedroom suites, in Nyeri, for Signet

hotels.

09. Renovations and redecorations of the Mt. Kenya Safari Hotel in Naro-Moru, Nyeri, for

Signet Hotels, horse stables and dining rooms, ablutions as well as bedroom suites.

10. Phase four comprising primarily of five guest bedroom blocks and laundry at Safari

park hotel, for Paradise Investments and Signet Hotels on a turnkey system, at

Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya.

LIST OF SELECTED PROJECTS THAT WERE CARRIED OUT PRIVATELY DURING

THIS PERIOD.

01. Proposed Thika road Academy for primary level education, in Kahawa Sukari, Kenya.

02. Proposed two-storey building carrying four two bed-roomed residential flats for Mr.

Wilson Cheum at Ongata Rongai, Kenya.

03. Proposed double storied three bed-roomed residential house for Mr. D Souza, with, a

staff quarters and a Master en-suite, in Kiserian, Kenya.

04. Proposed double storied three bed-roomed residential house for Ms. E. Otieli, with, a

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lockable single car garage, a staff quarters and a Master en-suite, in Kahawa Sukari,

Kiambu, Kenya.

05. Proposed double storied three bed-roomed residential house for Mr. G. K. Njenga,

with, a staff quarters and a Master en-suite, in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

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LIST OF SELECTED SCHEMES THAT WERE UNDERTAKEN IN THIS PERIOD(YEAR

1986/7) WITH MINISTRY OF WORKS, NAIROBI PROVINCIAL OFFICE, KENYA.

01. Mathare Hospital rehabilitation, Nairobi,

02. Nairobi Provincial Commissioners office repartitioning on the 10th floor of Nyayo

house, Nairobi.

03. Nairobi Nyayo tea zone headquarters offices partitioning at Nyayo house, Nairobi.

04. Partitioning of offices at the Attorney generals chambers, Nairobi.

05. New offices for Kamiti sub-deport, for the department of Defence, Kahawa.

06. Extensions to Materials branch, Ministry of Works offices, Nairobi.

07. Voice of Kenya broadcasting headquarters in Nairobi, covering, perimeter fencing/

security walling, and Extensions to existing offices and ablutions.

08. Re - roofing of the Police headquarters, Ulinzi house in Nairobi,.

09. Re - roofing of the Kenya institute of administration chapel, Nairobi.

10. Probation department G.O.K, partitioning of offices in Uniafric house head office

Nairobi; and construction of one classroom and workshops at the Eastlands hostels,

Nairobi.

11. Defence staff compound (DSC), Karen, Nairobi, covering: Armed forces canteen

organisation (AFCO); and Conversions of Sergeants mess to offices, canteen and

cookhouse.

12. Three type D staff houses with three bedrooms each, at the Co-operative college

Karen, Nairobi.

13. Kahawa garrison in, covering the following tasks: Rehabilitation of the motor

workshop; and extensions to the small arms workshop.

14. Department of Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, covering the tasks: General

rehabilitation of floors and roofs at the juniors mess building; Re - roofing of the

Hilton main offices block; Microfilming room; and extensions to the compound

residence of the Chief of general staff (CGS).

Most projects carried out during this period involved a lot of site measurements of existing

buildings and specification matching with works already implemented. The schemes would

by and large be awarded to up-coming contractors, who due to their lack of exposure

demanded much supervision. Site visits were definitely once or twice per week. In literary

all situations site visits would be lengthy, focusing on detail, to guarantee effective

interpretation by staff on site.

LIST OF SELECTED PROJECTS THAT WERE CARRIED OUT PRIVATELY DURING

THIS PERIOD.

01. Proposed four bed-roomed residential bungalow for Mr. P. Kiambo, with double car

lockable garage, a Thingira-cum-brye and a Master en-suite, at Kamugunda in

Kirinyaga, Kenya.

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02. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Mr. P. Kiambo, with

double car lockable garage, a staff quarters and a Master en-suite, in Kamugunda,

Ngariama in Kirinyaga, Kenya.

03. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Mr. F. M. Mwihia, with

double car lockable garage, a staff quarters and a Master en-suite, in Ridgeways,

Nairobi, Kenya.

04. Proposed four bed-roomed residential Bungalow for Mr. P. N. Kamau, with double car

lockable garage, a staff quarters and a Master en-suite in Ngong, Kajiado district,

Kenya

05. Proposed double storied four bed-roomed residential house for Mr. M. J. A. Emukule,

with double car garage, and a Master en-suite, in Amagoro, Western Kenya.

06. Proposed thirty numbers, one and two bed-roomed low cost housing scheme and

kindergarten for Mr. Mungai Njenga at Kinoo, Kiambu, Kenya.

07. Proposed three bed-roomed residential bungalow for Mr. R. S. M. Maringa at Ngaru,

Ndia in Kirinyaga, Kenya.

08. Proposed three bungalows each three bed-roomed for Mr. L. M. Mugo in Ngong,

Kajiado district, Kenya.

09. Proposed four bed-roomed bungalow for Mr. Maina at Kerugoya, Ndia in Kirinyaga,

Kenya.

10. Conversions of an existing staff quarters cum garage, into a two bed-roomed house at

Loresho for Scripture Union Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Schemes 5, 7, and 10, were constructed under my direct supervision either on labour

contracts or on complete contract tender basis. The rest of the projects have either been

implemented by the clients independently or have been left at a design stage. In all

instances all these schemes were prepared and compiled to include working drawings, bills

of quantities, specifications and general cost estimates. This entailed consultation with

other professionals especially quantity surveyors and structural engineers.

Signature:

Date: 14/06/2010.

DETAILS ON THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE AS ATTACHEMENTS HERE BELOW:

Certified academic and professional certificates.

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PORTFOLIO (a 47 page sampling of some building and planning

works designed and executed in at least 4 African countries).

Consulting firm portfolio (a 43-page sampling of selected works).

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LIST OF REFEREES: 1. Aberra Geyid Woltsadik (PhD),

Associate Professor of Microbiology, Ethiopian by Nationality, E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +250-788852715

2. Nurdin Kassim Mushule (PhD), Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering, Tanzanian by Nationality, E-mail: [email protected], Tel: +250-788841368

3. George Kanari Njoroge Associate Professor of Education Philosophy Kenyan by Nationality E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +250-78830095

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