ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

2011: PhD; Urban and Regional Planning, University of    Nairobi

2006:  M.A Planning: Urban and Regional Planning University of Nairobi

1975 – 1978: Graduate Studies The Ohio State University USA.   

Studies in Surveying, Photogrammetry and Adjustment Surveys  

1973: MSc. Surveying University of Nairobi.

1971: BSc. (Hons) Surveying & Photogrammetry. University of Nairobi.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

2009: Registered Physical Planner, Planners Registration Board

2009: MKIP: Corporate Member, Kenya Institute of Planners

2009: MAAK (ED): Corporate Member, Architectural Association of Kenya, Environmental expert

2008:  M.AAK (TP): Corporate Member, Architectural Association of Kenya, Town Planner.

2005:  Environmental Auditor.

2005:  Lead Expert Environmental Impact Assessment.

1988:  L.S (Kenya): Licensed Surveyor, Kenya.

1974: M.I.S.K:  Full Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

1974: C.L.S (EA): Certificated Land Surveyor, East Africa.

 
 PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

 1975 - to Date:   Lecturer and Consulting Licensed Surveyor/Physical Planner  specializing in;

  1. Photogrammetric Surveys
  2. Engineering Surveys
  3. Cadastral Surveys
  4. Topographic Mapping
  5. Physical & Regional Planning
  6. Environmental Impact Assessment
  7. Environmental Audit.

 May 2005:  Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre

Certification of Merit in Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Course.

1978 - 1988: Member of the Working Group on Planning Economy and Professional Aspects; Commission VI; The International Society of Photogrammetry

1978 - 1988: Staff Surveyor, and Approved Assistant, Theodore Oketch & Associates (for Cadastral Surveys).

1979 - 1985: Moderator for the Survey of Kenya Occupational Tests.

1974 - 1975: Staff Surveyor, and Approved Assistant, Kamwere & Associates (for Cadastral Surveys).

1973 - 1974: Staff Surveyor, Survey of Kenya

1972 - 1973: UNESCO FELLOW, University of Nairobi; Department of Surveying.

1971 - 1972: Staff Surveyor, Survey of Kenya.  

SELECTED SAMPLE OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN:

 A.   Cadastral Projects.

2010: 2000 plots: LR No. 12979/2 and 10904/45: Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd. Subdivision

2009:  3000 Acres: LR No. 12979/2; 10904/5: Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd. Subdivision into 800 parcels

2005:  50 Acres: Kjd/Kaputiei-North/1871. Subdivision into 500 parcels.

1995: 30,000 Acres: Kjd/Kaputiei-Central/1: Illmamen Group Ranch. Subdivision into 130 parcels.

1990: 3000 Acres: LR No. 12979/2; 10904/5: Embakasi Ranching Co. Ltd. Subdivision into 5000 parcels.

1988:  Amalgamation/Subdivision of Kaputiei-North/76-96. Subdivision into 322 parcels.

1985: 35,000 Acres: Kjd/Kaputiei North/3: Empuyiankati Group Ranch. Subdivision into 112 parcels.

B.   Topographical/Engineering/Setting Out Surveys.

2011:   4763/14, Topographical survey, 97 acres

2011:  Kenyatta University Hospital site, Topographical survey, 270 acres

2011: LR No. 7659/3, Topographical survey, 200 acres

2010:  LR NO. 11493, Topographical survey, 400 acres

1997:  30 Acres: Karen Roses Complex. Eldama-Ravine

1990: Setting Out: Predetermined Orientation: Voice of Kenya Telecommunications Masts at Moi Kasarani Sports Complex

1988: 300 Acres: Topographical and Setting Out for Irrigation Works: Kwale farm.

1988:  69 Acres: Tambach Teachers Training College.

1987:  87 Acres: Baringo Technical College

1985: 120 Acres: First Phase of Moi University.

C.   Physical Planning Projects.

 2011:  LR No 5999/7, Kiambu County, Planning for subdivision

2011:  LR NO. 28/19, Nairobi, Planning for subdivision

2011: LR NO. 9363/42, Nairobi, Planning for subdivision

2006-09 :  Regional physical planning of Nyandarua, Nakuru and Transmara districts

2006: Participant in Regional Physical Planning: Machakos District for 2006 - 2036.

2005: Urban Planning: Shauri Moyo Estate, Nairobi.

Bio

Biography

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

2011: PhD; Urban and Regional Planning, University of    Nairobi

2006:  M.A Planning: Urban and Regional Planning University of Nairobi

1975 – 1978: Graduate Studies The Ohio State University USA.   

Studies in Surveying, Photogrammetry and Adjustment Surveys  

1973: MSc. Surveying University of Nairobi.

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Publications


2013

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  2013.  Causes and Management of Errors in Surveying measurements and Computations. . The Kenya Surveyor Journal. March 2013

2012

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  2012.  An Analysis of the Causes of Failures in the Implementation of Projects in Kenya. . African Habitat Review.. 6(2012)

2010

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  2010.  Application of Queuing Theory in Spatial Planning. The Case of Athi River Weigh Bridge. African Habitat Review.. 4 ((2010) )
DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  2010.  The Impacts of Poor Governance on Land Development Applications. The Case of City Council of Nairobi. , Sept. 2010. 46th ISOCARP Congress on Sustainable City, Developing World. . , Nairobi.

1986

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  1986.  Analyses of the Dynamic Performance of Photogrammetric and Cartographic Plotting Systems. , Feb 1986. Department of Surveying; University of Nairobi.. , Nairobi.

1978

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  1978.  New Concepts on the Calibration of Comparators and Projection Instruments. Technical Paper, No. 3; , Nov 1978. Department of Surveying; University of Nairobi.. , Nairobi.

1972

DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  1972.  Adjustments of the Wild A8. , Nov 1972. Department of Surveying; University of Nairobi.. , Nairobi.
DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  1972.  Variation of Coordinates Method in Geodetic Networks., June 1972. Department of Surveying; University of Nairobi.. , Nairobi.
DR, DAVIDNYIKA.  1972.  Mapping the Earth by Use of Artificial Satellites, March 1972. Department of Surveying; University of Nairobi.. , Nairobi.

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