Student Short Biography
Elizabeth Mungai is an experienced urban infrastructure manager with demonstrated history of working in the housing and urban development sector. She is driven to deliver infrastruture developments hinged on elements of circularity and sustainability which helps cities become more resilient, competitive and livable.
During her work at the renowned Two Rivers Development a mixed- use urban node, she demonstrated competence for driving execution in adopting international best practices to deliver results in highly complex market settings.
Most Recently, Elizabeth offered technical support to development of urban infrastructure resilience strategies for Nairobi, under Kenya Urban Support Program (KUSP), where she supported the formulation and implementation of urban development plans for the establishment and operation of institutional arrangements for urban infrastruture investments.
Elizabeth works for Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) where she is responsible for providing technical assistance on sustainable management and restoration of Parks in Nairobi CBD, which has committed to breaking the 'decline-and-restore' cycle pattern of open spaces, through rebuilding facilities in the public realm by renewal of landscapes,infrastructure and facilities to ensure they are environmentally sustainable.
Elizabeth has undertaken Masters in Urban Management from the University of Nairobi and recently graduated in 2022
Thesis / Project Title
AN EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY: A CASE STUDY OF NAIROBI WATER CENTRAL REGION, ZONE 1
Thesis / Project Abstract
Water supply in urban centers is limited by the ageing infrastructure, low equipment capacity to serve the growing population of urban dwellers, low technological advancement levels by the institutions charged by water supply to the residents that rely on very old system of water supply management and vandalism of water pipes by unscrupulous metal vendors. The supply of water is crucial for growth and promotion of social wellbeing. Although, in developing world 20% and 50% of its residents have no clean water and reliable sanitation. These facilities access is not guaranteed due to inadequate infrastructure that are not easy to substitute. Hence, the study examined the model of water supply in Starehe constituency in Nairobi County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish factors influencing model of water supply in Starehe constituency,
Nairobi Kenya. To investigate the level of satisfaction in terms of efficiency, reliability and quality on model of water supply in Starehe Constituency, Nairobi Kenya. The design adopted was descriptive research design. Primary data was collected via questionnaires.
Descriptive and inferential statistics analyzed the data. Frequency and percentages were the descriptive statistics. Multiple regression
was the inferential approach. Figures and tables presented the findings. Study findings indicated that there was poor infrastructure,
unreliable and inadequate infrastructure for water supply in Starehe constituency. Further, supply of water was interrupted by vandalism
of water supply equipment and delayed replacement of equipment after breakdown. Moreover, regression analysis indicates positive
influence of infrastructure, institutional, Urban sprawl and
government policy on water supply in Starehe constituency.
Moreover, there were challenges associated with changes in
population. Government policies have positive influence on water
supply in Starehe constituency. It was concluded that there is need
for development of infrastructures aimed at ensuring that there is
continuous supply of water. The study further recommends for the
institutions involved in alternative supply of water to take into serious
consideration of the customer satisfaction, efficiency in supply,
reliability and the quality of water supplied to the households and
business sectors.
Research Supervisors
Professor Owiti Kakumu
Silvester Kakumu