Location
Dadaab is one of the semi-arid regions in Kenya and located in Garissa County. Currently, the station hosts close to 243. 126 refugees. That embraces the existence of five different camps namely Kambioos, Ifo, Ifo II, Dagahaley as well as Hagadera. Currently, the camp emerges as the second largest in the world and the UNHCR have been in the limelight in providing the best measures to improve the welfare of the population. The international donors also have the region at heart, and through the help of the tripartite agreement signed between the Kenyan and Somalia government, it is possible to meet demands as they arise in the region. After the construction of the first three camps, it was prudent to continue with the establishment of the Kambioos as well as the Ifo II to meet the demands of the rising refugees.
The climate of the region
Dadaab is one of the re-known deserts in Kenya. In fact, it is not likely to get rainfall throughout the year in the area. The Koppen-Geiger approach considers the particular climate as a BWh. The average temperature in the region stands at a value of 28.6 degrees. At the same time, there is the annual amount of rainfall, which stands at 338mm. In February, the refugees face the longest drought and the amount of rainfall during such a period stands at 5mm. At least, April records a higher value with an average amount of rainfall close to 90mm. March has one of the highest climates in the region with a value close to 30.7 degrees. At such an instance, the place is not hospitable, and its effects on the well-being of individuals in the region. July presents the lowest average temperature with a value close to 26.7 degrees. Another aspect to consider is the variation that arises due to the level of precipitation in the region. The value between the wettest and the driest months stand at a value of 85mm. Moreover, the temperature variation is 4.0 degrees. The summary of the findings exist in the figure below and can be useful in making an informed decision regarding the construction.
What houses in Kenya are built from?
Building materials are the epicenter of the construction process, and it is imperative to understand such before embarking on the construction process. One of the significant building materials in Kenya is tones. That can be manually cut or machine cut based on the budget. Whichever the case, such materials normally result in durable and well-designed structures. Sand is also a requirement and normally works with the help of cement. The use of the materials is helpful in making the mortar, which is a key component in plastering as well as the masonry work. Instead, the budget can’t afford the stones; it is feasible to use the fire bricks. The use of stones are bricks will all need an inclusive of metals to ensure a stronger structure. Mostly, the outlined materials are helpful in the construction of a stronger building in cold places. The top normally makes good use of the roofing sheets with the help of nails. The use of wood and timber can also bring about elegant structures, preferred in hot areas. Most modern structures currently make good use of roofing tiles as well as glass to get sophisticated designs. Ideally, such materials are expensive. It is imperative to work within the budget when designing structures.
