The University of Nairobi warmly welcomes Prof. Siphila Wanjiku Mumenya as the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Prof. Mumenya, a distinguished academic and civil engineer, was elected to the position in July 2024 and will serve a three-year term. She succeeds Prof. Ayub Gitau in this role. She holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cape Town (2007), an MSc in Civil Engineering Structures from City University, London (1990), and a BSc in Civil Engineering (Hons) from the University of Nairobi (1980).

The Faculty of Engineering has successfully concluded an enriching two-week Summer School Exchange Program for students from Beihang University in China. From July 1st to 12th, 20 students – 15 from Beihang University and 5 from the University of Nairobi – immersed themselves in a dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise. This program is part of a collaborative agreement between the University of Nairobi and Beihang University to promote joint research, educational activities, and international experience.