Students being taken through an experiment. 

Students from Karugia Secondary School Muranga visited the school of Engineering for an educational tour. The trip was aimed at enhancing career objectives for the students. The students also visited other departments within the university.

Students from Kaani girls being shown how to use a drilling machine. 

Mr. Keneth Gichohi Kaigoya during his Msc Thesis presentation.

Keneth Gichohi defended his master’s thesis titled “Wave based denoising methods for magnetic resonance images”.

The defence was held at the school of Engineering board room on Monday 20^th May 2019.

The meeting was chaired by Prof. Ayub Gitau and attended by a panel consisting of

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The School of Engineering Students Association has proved again why it is one of the best association in the university by holding the annual international engineering students conference. The conference attracted various institutions from across East Africa.

The college of Architecture and Engineering is pleased to welcome you to our open day to be held on 8^th and 9^th of February 2019 at the Great Court main campus.

The event themed Come Learn, Grow and Prosper is an opportunity to interact with our renowned scholars and an opportunity to learn about our college.

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The school of Engineering held a luncheon on Friday 1^st of February to celebrate its goo performance in the last PC evaluation. The school of Engineering was the best in the school category. The luncheon which was attended by staff and students from the various departments under the school also acted as a bonding session between them.

The first Kenyan university Nano Satellite 1KUNS-PF is set to be deployed on Friday 11^th May at the international space station in Japan at 1 Pm Kenyan time. The event will be streamed live at the Chandaria Auditorium at the University of Nairobi towers 6^th floor. Guests should be seated by 11 AM.

Registration for the event is purely online and can be done by following the link below

(Mr. Arata defending his thesis.)

Oral Msc thesis examination of Mr. Sewe Stephen Arata entitled, “ PERFOMANCE CHARACTERIZATION OF E-BAND LINKS FOR WIRELESS BACK-HAUL IN BROADBAND NETWORK”. supervised by Prof. V.K Oduol from the department of Electrical and Information Engineering.  

Ms. Angela Atieno Odera a student from the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering defends her MSc thesis entitled, “Freight Travel Time Reliability on the Northern Corridor: A Case Study of the Road Segment in Nairobi.”

The Supervisors were Prof. O. Mbeche and Prof. F.J Gichaga

Ms. Emily Muthoni Kilongi (2nd R), a student from the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, defends her MSc thesis entitled, “Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge by Brassicate Family Plants: Turlip, Sunflower and Mustard.”

The Supervisor was Dr. P.K Ndiba

Victor Omondi Okinda (L), a student from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering defends his MSc thesis entitled, “Optimal Sizing, Modelling, Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis for a Stand-alone Hybrid Solar PV-Wind Renewable Energy Power System with Energy Storage.”

Mr. Collins Mwange Mwungu, a student from the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology defends his PhD thesis defense entitled, “Spatial Data Infrastructure in Africa: A Technical and Institutional Analysis.”

Mr. Pius Kiprotoich Kipkeino (L), a student from the Department of Civil and Constructive Engineering defends his MSc thesis defense entitled, “Pedestrian Flow Characterization in Public Transit Facilities: The Case Study of Nairobi Railway Station.”

Hon. Dr. Patrick Mweu Musimba (L), the Member of Parliament for Kibwezi West Constituency with Dean, SoE during the Gala Dinner.

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The School of Engineering of the University of Nairobi has the following Bachelor of Science degree programmes in engineering.

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The Engineering Students Association (ESA) undertakes in several projects/activities that benefit the students and the community at large. These include: career talks, sports and tournaments, community outreaches and the Annual ESA Dinner. The Annual ESA dinner is an out of school platform where professionals from the industry interact, mentor and share ideas related to their respective fields with students.

Proposal in the framework of: United Nations/Japan Cooperation Programme on CubeSat Deployment from the International Space Station (ISS) Japanese Experiment Module (Kibo), “KiboCUBE”  

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The Administrator School of Enginering Philgona Midamba takes a pose with some of the graduands from during the 55th graduation ceremony.  

Light Current Class of 2016 with Dr. Akuon (center front).

In a rare occurrence, the light current class of 2016 in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering got a chance to visit Safaricom’s Base Transceiver Station (BTS) situated within the School of Engineering block.

The 2nd ASI-SAPIENZA meeting with Kenyan universities that was hosted by the School of Engineering was held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the University of Nairobi, Central Catering Unit.

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Ms. Nancy Mukui an Msc Student in the department of Civil and Construction Engineering during her defense.  The title of her research was titled “Mass balance of |Plastics: A Case Study for Nairobi City”

Mr. Ondeng  Oscar Ragang, an Msc Student in the department of  Electrical and Information Engineering defends his research titled Distrubuted Power Control in Cognitive Radio Networks using Water-filled Interfaced with Game-Theoratic Learning‘.’

Msc. Transportation Engineering Students' during their academic trip to the Mbagathi way on the 23rd march, 2019.Of specific interest was observation and evaluation of performance of the rigid pavement.They were led by Prof. S.K.Mwea (5th left)

The college of Architecture and Engineering is pleased to welcome you to our open day to be held on 8^th and 9^th of February 2019 at the Great Court main campus.

The event themed Come Learn, Grow and Prosper is an opportunity to interact with our renowned scholars and an opportunity to learn about our college.

Come visit us and get to know more about your course of choice and its career prospects.

Civil Engineering staff held their annual end of year welfare party at the Chiromo club,University of Nairobi.During the occasion, former staff who have recently left the department due to retirement or otherwise were also presented with gifts

The Chairman of Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya,Qs Peter S.Kariuki (center),Qs Andrew Mbuku,Treasurer IQSK presenting IQSK practise documents to the Chairman of Civil and Construction Engineering Department,Dr.S.O.Dulo (left) when they paid Him (Dr.Dulo) a courtesy call on 22nd October, 2018

The documents will add to the teaching and practise materials to Civil engineering students and staff

Charles Odira Maxwell making his PhD seminar presentation at a PhD and Msc. seminar at the  project room,Civil Engineering.There were various concept presentations on PhD and Msc by Nancy Waweru, Charles Odira Maxwell,Damaris Kerubo,Hesbon Hayowa,Hesbon Okari,Adrian Munyua and Ezekiel Odede on 25th September, 2018

The 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 end of second semester examinations are in progress and will end on 13th July, 2018.

The department wishes all students success in the exams and its congratulations to the fifth year class of 2018 who have finished their final exams for the course
 

The School of Engineering students alongside other schools are scheduled to report back to classes for resumption of studies on the 20th November , 2017.This is after the University had been closed indefinitely following students' unrest.

Mogire,Philip Osiemo made a PhD presentation on 13.10.2017,titled:SIMULATION MODEL FOR PREDICTION OF THE SERVICE LIFE OF WATER CONVEYANCING REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES WITH CORROSION INHIBITORS AND EPOXY COATED STEEL.His supervisors are Dr.J.N Mwero,Dr.Silvester O.Abuodha and Prof.G.Manguriu

Dr.Simeon Otieno Dulo has been appointment the new Chairman of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering.He takes over from Dr.S.W.Mumenya

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Jack Ma, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Alibaba Group, speaks at the University of Nairobi.

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Masters in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering option) went for an aducational field trip to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as well as the Mbagathi way rigid pavement
 

The Dean,School of Engineering while launching the e- learning training conducted in the Computer lab Civil Engineering Department on the 28.5.2017

The Chair,Dr.S.W.Mumenya(in black jacket) and Prof.O.O.Mbeche(extreme left) in a group photo during their  motivational trip to Koru Girsl secondary school.

Dr.S.W.Mumenya Chairperson,Department of Civil and Construction Engineering (in the middle) in a group photo with scholars from Leeds University Dr. fleur Loveridge(right) and Dr. Mark Trigg (second left) ,on the left is Eng.Charles Odira Maxwell from the department.Their discussions focussed on climate change and infrastructure in addition to exploring possibilities of further collaboration with the Department.

Dr.S.W.Mumenya, the Chairperson - Department of Civil and Construction Engineering as she takes members of staff from Civil Engineering through the university of nairobi quality management system notes during staff sensitization of the same.

The Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST),is inviting applications for consideration to Msc Scholarship.Click here for more details

UoN Civil Engineering students join Seoul National University,South Korea students under an institute of global volunteering social responsibility programme cordinated by Habitat for humanity-Kenya in constructing a house for a vulnurable widow in Ndhiwa constituency,Homabay County.A 1000 litre water tank with modern water purification technology was also donated to Migori mixed primary and solar panels to Mirogi dispensary.

The School of Engineering, College of Architecture and Engineering, CAE, has launched an Engineering Fund, to support innovation and engineering student projects.

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Eng.George P.K.Matheri-Lecturer at the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering,making his PhD project proposal at the Institute of Nuclear Science boardroom

on 27th May, 2016

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Gladwell Wanjiku Nganga during her presentation titled ''THE CONSTRUCTION OF DURABLE RG STRUCTURES: A PERFORMANCE BASED APPROACH'' to the 2015/2016 Civil Engineering fifth year students in their class on the 6th May, 2016

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Prof.Ngau,The Principal, College of Architecture and Engineering making his address during the event held at the Civil Engineering Lecture Theatre on the 6th April ,2016.Second right is Prof.Mbuthia, the Dean School of Engineering. Participants included all members of staff in the College.

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Mr.Opiyo Paul  Ondeng' making his MSc.presentation  on the title CHARACTERISTICS OF RECYCLABLE CONCRETE AGGREGATE REINFORCED WITH FIBRE - GLASS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.His Supervisors are Dr.John Mwero and Dr.Silvester Abuodha.

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Dr. S.W.Mumenya,Chairperson of Civil and Construction Engineering Department (third right) with students after the Midas-Structural Engineering design software presentation.

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The Chairperson,Department of Civil and Construction Engineering(fifth right),with some of the staff members after the completion of the T-VLF equipment training.One of the new equipment recently aqcuired by the department for student lab instructions and consultancy services.

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All students are advised to read the attached regulations and be reminded accordingly.

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Philemon Arito,former student of the Department talking to fifth year,Civil Engineering students on the ways and means of writing their final year projects.He is currenly a PhD student at the University of Capetown.

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Dr.S.W.Mumenya (right) -Chairperson of Department with the Project manager-NETFUND GREEN INNOVATIONS AWARD,during the talk organised to sensitize students to participate in the initiative to promote environmental solutions in the areas of energy,waste management,waste conservation and agribusiness.

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Department of Civil and Construction Engineering held its annual end of year party at the Steak n Ale Restaurant on 18th December, 2015.The event was held to celebrate end of the calender year 2015 as well as to serve as a get together social forum for the members of staff.

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Dr J. N. Mwero explaining the operation and nature of the Sisal Decoticator to visitors at the UoN stand during the Nairobi International Trade fair.The machine won for the university first place in the category of Best Engineering based Institution of Higher Learning.

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The University of Nairobi is among the top 900 universities in the World. This is according to the latest survey that was carried out by QS World University Rankings.

UoN took an overall position of 701 among 891 prestigious institutions that were ranked. The ranking was based on four key indicators that included Research, teaching, employability and internationalisation.

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Rawlings Baco Kesselly making his Msc.Thesis Proposal titled:THE STATE OF FOOTPATH PAVEMENTS IN NAIROBI CITY,supervised by Prof.S.K.Mwea.This was held on the 23rd September, 2015 in the INST Boardroom.

Part of the Class of 2015 Bsc.Civil Engineering

Mr.Gideon Nzioki Mutala making his Presentation - MSc. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) on the title:

MODELLING NATURAL FREQUENCIES OF VIBRATION OF THREE DIMENSIONAL FRAMES UNDER TWO DIMENSIONAL LOADING.His supervisor is Dr.S.W.Mumenya-Chair,Department of Civil and Construction Engineering

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Mr.Joseph Njiru Mwaura making his Presentation -MSc. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) on the title:

COMPUTATIONAL APPROACH TO INVESTIGATION OF CRACK BEHAVIOR UNDER VEHICLE LOADING OF A TYPICAL CONCRETE PAVEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF MBAGATHI ROAD IN NAIROBI COUNTY).His supervisor is Dr.S.W.Mumenya-Chair,Department of Civil and Construction Engineering

Dr.S.W.Mumenya,Chair-Department of Civil and Construction Engineering(second right) during the training on Plagiarism for students' Projects held in the Civil Engineering Computer Lab on 7.5.2015.This is designed to help student project supervisers detect duplicated work.

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Some of the 2014/2015 fifth year Civil Engineering Class members during the party held at the Laico Regency Hotel on the 23rd April, 2015

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The Deans office,SoE organized the above talk which was held on 8th April, 2015 in CELT Civil Block for all student leaders in the School of Engineering from 4.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m.This is in line with fulfilling part of the parformance contact targets for the year 2014/2015 financial year.

Students listening to the speaker during the carrier talk held at the Civil Engineering Block room CB 232B on 8th April ,2015.The session was organised by the Engineering Students Association

Dr.S.W.Mumenya (Chairperson, Civil & Construction. Eng. Dept) front row,second left and Mrs Monica Wokabi, left listening during the career talk dubbed Women in Engineering that was held at the Civil Engineering Lecture Theatre on 18th March 2015.The event was organised to challenge and motivate female Engineering Students to enhance their role and participation in the Engineering field.

Mr.Maxwell Odira,Senior Technologist unpacks the new computers that have been brought in to the Department.This is in line with the Department's focuss on enhaced ICT facilitation to both student and staff population for improved research and academic work.

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Prof.S.K.Mwea (fourth right) with Masters-Transport and Transportation Engineering students when they visited the Jomo Kenyata International Airport Expansion Project on the 28.2.2015.They also visited the Mbagathi Road project on the same day..

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Mr.Francis Muturi,Technologist in the hydraulics lab demonstrates the operations of 'the leake detection machine' to the visiting delegation.This is one of the newly aqcuired digital equipment in the School of Engineering at the partnership between the African development Bank and the Ministry of Education

Mr.Frederic Meslin(third left) from the France Institute of Engineering and Ayito N'guema(extreem left) from the Embassy of France in Kenya when they visited the hydraulics lab.They were here to explore areas of co-operation between the SoE and the France institute of Engineering.Looking on are; the Principal Technologist Mr.Joseph Kanyugo(in blue) and technologists Martin Mburu and Francis Muturi(in white)

With the upcoming End of First Semester, Supplementary and Special Examinations for First years having been organised to start on Wednesday 7th January,2015 ,they are now set to start on Thursday 8th January ,2015.

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The end of first semester examinations for first years will be done starting 5th January, 2015 to 15th January, 2015..The first year supplementary and special exams (both 1st & 2nd semesters) will also be done during the same period together with the main exams..All the affected are hereby Informed to make arrengements to attend..The timetable is posted on the Department notice board..

The Department has acquired new digital laboratory equipment which are to be used to improve service delivery to students, boost research projects and consultancy services.These were sponsored by the African Development Bank in Partnership with the Ministry of education

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Dr.S.W.Mumenya is the new Chairperson of the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering.She takes over from Prof.S.K.Mwea who has been the Chairman untill 13th November, 2014

Engineering Students Association organised a carrier talk for students in the Civil Engineering Lecture Theatre conducted by the SAVANNAH CEMENT LIMITED on the 8th October,2014

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Dr.S.W.Mumenya,acting Chairperson Department of Civil & Construction Engineering (second right) amongst other members of staff during the E-Learning portal training conducted in the Civil Engineering Computer Lab

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Mrs.Patricia Gitonga administering E-Learning Portal training to the 2015/2016 first year students.This will enable efficient and convenient academic interaction between the Lecturers and Students through the portal.

Mr.F.Muturi , Mr. M.Mburu , and Mr. Elly Oyier (right row) amongst other members of staff in the School of Engineering during the DemosCAD training which took place in the Civil Engineering Computer Lab

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The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering welcomed the 2015/2016 Academic year first year students on the 15th september,2014.The regiatration process and orientation started on the same day and runs through the week upto friday 19th September,2014.

Civil Engineering graduands join the rest of the University of Nairobi community during the 51st graduation ceremony held at the Chancellor's Court ,Main Campus.

ITS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CIVIL ENGINEERING GRADUANTS CLASS OF 2014!

The end of first semester examinations for second years accademic year 2014/2015 started on Monday 25th August , 2014 and runs to Thursday 4th September ,2014

Supplimentary Examinations are scheduled to start on the 4th August , 2014 to 15th August , 2014.

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Oginga Reinhard O.Wilfred presenting his MSc. thesis proposal titled COMFORT ASSESSMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL ALONG UHURU HIGHWAY on the 22nd July,2014

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Koitalek S. Merin presenting his MSc. thesis Proposal titled:INTERGRATION OF PASSENGER AND GOODS TERMINAL FOR SHORT HAUL DISTANCES;THE CASE OF GIKOMBA TERMINAL on the 22nd July,2014

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Dr. Hassan Wario  the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Arts addressing the gathering during the 2014 FASU games closing ceremony

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Calistus Barasa Nyongesa Presenting his MSc.Thesis Proposal titled:ASSESSING IMPACTS OF BYPASSES ON LIVABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF CITIES;A CASE OF NAIROBI CITY.

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Victor Odiwuor Presenting his MSc.Thesis Proposal Titled:ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING,DESIGN AND OPERATIONS OF WEIGHBRIDGES IN KENYA; CASE OF GILGIL WEIGHBRIDGE STATION.

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The Department of Civil & Construction Engineering also offers Engineering Computer application training services such as Prokon,Autocad,Civil 3D and others..

The University of Nairobi (UoN), officially released the performance Contracting results for the years 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 to Colleges and Central Administration Units, during a ceremony held on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at the main campus.

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One of our fourth year student in the department Mr Silphan Barasa was recently recognised by Kenya airways for participating in the re-design  of the Msafiri Lounge domestic terminal.

One of our fourth year student in the department Mr Silphan Barasa was awarded a certificate of recofnitio by the Engineering Students Association for serving in the Finance tank.

An Msc student in the department Mr. Eli Kipchirchir Koech Is among the beneficiaries of the Gadhi Smarak Nidhi Fund Scholarship for the academic year 2018/2019.

A technical member of staff  in the department Mr. Boniface Wanjala Munyole who is a Chief technologist  was awarded a certificate of recognition for outstanding performance during the University of Nairobi Staff Performance Appraisal Period 2016/2017.

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National Instruments had an opportunity to train the departmental staff and students on their newly developed educational equipments.

This gave an opportunity for the the partispants to compare the new technology with the existing equipments at the department.

The second years had another chance to visit Olkaria geothermal power station to learn the geothermal power production.

Before this visit, they visited Ngong wind power. This enables them to use the knowledge learnt in class to critically analize and compare with the real happenings in the field.

The graduation date has been set to take place on Friday, September 2nd, 2016 at the chancellors court.

Graduands will be drawn from the colleges of Education and External Studies (CEES), Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS), Architecture and Engineering (CAE) and Agriculture and Veterinary Studies (CAVS).
All PhD Candidates from all the colleges and campuses of the university that will have received their letter of awards by August 5th, 2016 will also graduate.

2016/2017 Electrical and information Engineering visited Ngong Wind power as part of their forth term exercise. 

This is an opportunity for the students to learn and compare what they are being taught in class and the actual happenings in the field.

SOS Children’s Village Mombasa is home to good number of children who are no longer able to live with their parents. These children have the opportunity to experience a real childhood in an SOS family, alongside their SOS brothers and sisters and under the care of an affectionate SOS Mother.


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Third Year (May Intake) exams results are out. And the April 2016 exam time table is already out. Students are advised to take note of the timings.

School of Engineering 2016 open day will be held on 12^th 2016, the theme is Innovations for Vision 2030. This will take place at Central Catering Unit (CCU) and the Chancellors Court in university sports grounds.

Activities of the day include Exhibitions of vision 2030 innovation, Football competition and Information on school of engineering programs. All departments will be present and will present their projects. You are all welcomed. 

Congratulations on the happy day of your retirement! The Department applaud you for your years of service and achievement at University of Nairobi. Our sincere congratulation and best wishes for your retirement.

The students plus all those whom you have affected their academic life positively will need to adjust to the idea that you are no longer in that office.

The School of Engineering Board of Examiners on Friday, 19th February, 2016 recommended the following examination results.Click the Attachment below.

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The School of Engineering Board of Examiners on Wednesday, 2^nd December, 2015 recommended the following examination results.Click the Attachment below.

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Welcome to the Performance Evaluation Portal. From this platform you can access Course/Lecturer Evaluation forms as well as Staff Evaluation forms.

Note that to access any of these forms you need to be logged in as a student or staff member to access the appropriate form. Registration is quick and you will be able to access your desired form in no time.

Every end has a new beginning, and through proper calculation, the end is always full of smile, and that is what we are witnessing today, great achievements that are. For sure, it is truly right and just to thank Almighty GOD for this Great Academic Day for our graduands. It’s our happiness to congratulate this year's honorary graduands for their excellent achievements.

Mr. Mwangi training High School Students on Robotics and Electronics.

Meet out going fifth year student, Mr. Mwangi Anthony who now owns a company, K-Technics, that Provides Firmware Design and programming in C, and C++ languages and selling of electronic equipment that are used to design academic projects.

The University of Nairobi through the Dept of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering has signed an MOU with the World Food Programme. Through this MOU, the UoN will construct Zero Energy Charcoal and Brick Coolers in Kakuma Refuge camp for preservation of fruits and vegetables in markets within the settlement.

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On 4th December  2018 volkswagen foundation post-doctorial fellowship team from various countries  visited  EBE department.The foundation has research  collaborations with the department. Mr Frankline Mwiti and Mr Peter Kimani (M.sc and P.hd students respectively) made a presentation of their  their reseach projects.

ESA organised a lecture talk on the 16th at UoN Towers under the subject "People and Water, Globally influenced and locally implemented" with the speaker Prof John E. Tobiason.

Engineering Students visit to Nguluni water projects in Makueni County between the 12 and 15th of Jan 2019, 3 representatives from Engineering Students Association joined the EWB team from university of Massachusetts

at the site where they were able to learn the following during the period of field work:

The college of Architecture and Engineering is pleased to welcome you to our open day to be held on 8^th and 9^th of February 2019 at the Great Court main campus.

The event themed Come Learn, Grow and Prosper is an opportunity to interact with our renowned scholars and an opportunity to learn about our college.

Come visit us and get to know more about your course of choice and its career prospects.

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering in conjunction with Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA) committee organized an academic trip to Mombasa from 18^th to 21^st October 2018.           

The Department has been sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to host Innovation Exposition of Agricultural, Environmental and Biosystems Engineering on 23^rd October 2018 as part of the School of Engineering Conference which runs from 22^nd – 24^th October 2018. During the exposition we will have the following:

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering together with the EBESA (student Association), organized 5^th year Leavers Party on Friday 13th July, 2018 at Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, Valley Road, Nairobi.

 Engineering Design Project Final Presentations for the 5^th year students 2017/ 2018 were held on 29^th June 2018 at the department’s premises Upper Kabete.

On 14^th to 31^st May 2018, EBE-Postgraduate student (MSc), Mr.Frankline Mwiti visited University of Kassel on research collaboration to learn ANSYS-FLUENT software.                      

The department of Environmental and Biosystemes Engineering constructed an Evaporative Charcoal Cooler as well as a Zero Energy Brick Cooler for farmers in Karurumo, Embu County.

EBE students participated in this year Nairobi ploughing competition that was held at Kanyariri Vet Farm (CAVs) on 24^th March, 2018. The event was organised by Agricultural Society of Kenya.

EBE students participated in the 2018 Dr. Patrick Musimba Award which was held on March 13^th 2018 at the Sarova Panafric Hotel. The award,  which started two years ago as a reward to the most innovative engineering student.

Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has formally written the Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi to confirm accreditation of BSc Biosystems Engineering.

EBK has also listed the course on its website as one of his accredited programs from University of Nairobi.

Staff and students of University of Massachusetts Amherst college, USA visited the Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering on 16^th January 2018.

On Wednesday 31^st Jan 2018 Mr. FrancisMuga from Kwazul Natal University in South Africa visited the department and made a presentation of his research on Characterization of the Electrochemical Properties of Maize Grains Contaminated with Aflatoxin.               

The 4^th year students held the mechanical design presentation on 23^rd January 2018.The design project involves a study of the application of the general principles, empiricism of mechanics of solids to the creative design of mechanical equipment, product development, management and economics.

On wed 6^th Dec 2017, Collaboration Engineering Solutions and Products (CESP-Africa) visited the department and made a presentation on current integrated water treatment technologies.

Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering organized its Postgraduate Students’ Progress Reports Presentation on 1^st December 2017.

Staff at the Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering attended a one day Training on Turnitin. This is an Internet-based plagiarism-prevention commercial service.

The following was covered during the training;

First year 2018/19  year students visited the department upper kabete premises for an orientation  on 13^th Sept, 2017. The purpose was familiarization of the department infrastructures, resources and meeting with the senior students 4^th and 5^th year

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering  students are currently sitting for their second semester and first semester final examination academic year  16/17 & 17/18 respectively . The Examination started on 5^th June and will end on 16^th June 2017.

The Department of  EBE, Engineering Design Project Final Presentations for the 5^th year students 2016/ 2017 were held on 31^st May 2017 at the department’s premises Upper Kabete

On the 20^th of May, 2017, the Environmental & Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA) had its Open Day and Annual General Meeting. Various activities were conducted including a final Match for the EBESA Football League.

Also conducted was the election of new EBESA Officials for the Academic Year 2017- 2018.

On the 19^th of May, 2017, the Environmental & Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA) in conjunction with the EBE Department organized the Second Career Talk Session in Upper Kabete Campus.

Group photo: Prof. Ayub Gitau (UoN); Prof. Gianni Vaggi and Prof. Maria Sassi (UoP) takes a group photo with student for the Master in Cooperation and Development.

On the 29^th of April, 2017 Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering students were involved in a one-day field trip to Kereita Forest. The trip was facilitated by Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA).

In our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) the University of Nairobi through department of EBE showcase students from Kenyatta University School of Engineering facilities at the department upper Kabete.

The Chairman, EBE Eng. Prof. A. N. Gitau  met with the student prize winners of the Dr. Musimba’s awards from the Department of Environmental and Biosytems Engineering. The Dr. Musimba awards challenge seeks to recognize, award and mentor the most innovative projects under the economic, political and the social pillars categories from the University of Nairobi, school of engineering.  

Visiting Professor Maria Sassi from the University of Pavia (Italy) made a presentation on Food Security & Bio Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of her 3 day conference organized by the department.In attendance were the chairman Eng. Prof. Ayub. N.Gitau, members of staff; Dr. Mbuge, Dorcas Ndunge, Mr. Peter Kimani, and MSc students.

The Engineers Board of Kenya conducted an Accreditation Visit to the Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering on 14^th December 2016.

Prof. J. Gichaga Chairman AQC adressing EBK Board members and EBE Staff.

Machakos University College students paid a visit to the Department on 15^th and 17^th November, 2016. They were welcomed by the  Chairman Eng. Prof. A. N. Gitau.       The aim of the visit was to be trained on practicals and demonstration lessons on agricultural field engineering unit and farm machinery.

On 8^th November 2016 Prof Werner, the visiting Professor had a successful deliberation meeting with departmental staff members on the ongoing collaboration project.

From Left: Prof. Diran Makinde – Senior Advisor NEPAD; Prof. Margaret Gitau – Purdue University USA; Prof. Ayub Gitau; Dr. Duncan Mbuge and Prof. Lawrence Gumbe.

Students from the Leibniz University Hanover, Germany attended University of Nairobi lectures on Friday 21^st October 2016. 

The EBE 1^st year students visited the department upper kabete premises for an orientation  on 30^th Sept, 2016. The purpose was familiarization of the infratructures,  buildings and other parts of the department.

On the arrival, they were taken through our laboratories and workshop to have an overview of the core thematics areas of the department which inludes;

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering in conjunction with Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA) committee organized an academic excursion for the EBE students to Mombasa from 22^nd to 25^th September 2016.

The department of EBE held MSc Proposal presentation on 31^st August 2016 at INST Conference room.The presentations cover the thematic areas: water and irrigation engineering, renewable energy, power and machinery engineering, food and process, and Environmental engineering.

The chairman – EBE, Prof. A. N.  Gitau met with a delegation from the Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources - Department of Energy; Mr.Lesedi Bafetanye, Mr. Tendai Mugoni and Madam Semwelo Keipeile.                               

The principal CAE, Prof. Peter M. Ngau paid courtesy visit to the department of EBE upper kabete premises on 17th Aug, 2016. The purpose was familiarization of the infratructures, buildings and other parts of the department.

Eng. Prof. A. N. Gitau participated in CEO GLOBAL, Regional Symposium and Award Ceremony held at Mayfair. He emerged country winner in the  Titans finalist (men) on Education and Training: Academic category.                                  

ESA and EBESA organized for a cleanup event at Donholm in conjunction with Environmental Sustainability led by Dr.Mbuge. The community work took place from 9am to 3pm in the evening. There were 70 students and a few saff members from CAE.

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering invited PhD Students to present their progress report on 31st May, 2016.

The chairman, EBE met with Rachel Peletz and Emily Kumpel representatives from Aquaya Institute. The meeting held on 17^th May 2016 aimed at discussing possible collaborations between the department and the Institute.                

The Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering  students are currently sitting for their second semester 15/16 final examination. The Examination started on 9^th May and will end on 20^th May 2016.

The University of Nairobi wishes to notify all students whose programmes were in session before the closure of the University on April 5, 2016 that they will resume their studies as follows:

Environmental and Biosystems Engineering Students Association (EBESA) held their Annual Open Day on 2^nd April 2016 at Upper Kabete sports complex. There were several sports activity lined up for the day.

These included  semifinals in football, short races, egg race, eating competition and indoor games such as scrabble, checkers and chess.

The dean School of Engineering, Prof. Mbuthia Jackson M. paid a courtesy call to the department of EBE office, Upper Kabete on 20^th April 2016. The purpose was familiarization of the infratructures, buildings and other parts of the department.

Environmental and Biosystems Engineering 4^th year students had the mechanical design presentation on 5^th April 2016.

The design project involves a study of the application of the general principles, empiricism of mechanics of solids to the creative design of mechanical equipment, product development, management and economics. This unit is examinable by coursework

The department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering organized Engineering Design Project Final Presentations for the 5^th year students 2015/ 2016. The presentations were held on 31^st March 2016 at the department’s Upper Kabete premises.

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi

Ms Sabina Musangi in Oral Defence of her MSc. Thesis

 Geospatial & Space Technology Dept. held  two Geospatial Engineering Camps in 2018Chair, GST, Dr-Ing Faith N Karanja with students as they carry out  Deformation Survey at Athi Bridge, Kibwezi

The department of Geospatial & Space Technology ,

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi

The college of Architecture and Engineering is pleased to welcome you to our open day to be held on 8^th and 9^th of February 2019 at the Great Court main campus.

The event themed Come Learn, Grow and Prosper is an opportunity to interact with our renowned scholars and an opportunity to learn about our college.

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi

The department of Geospatial and Space Technology, University of Nairobi,

Group photo of Members of GESA,staffs and invited quest.

hosted the World GIS Day celebration on 15 /11/2018 at the University Towers room LT102.

 Geospatial & Space Technology Department, held the Final Oral Defense for 2 Year MSC Students in Geographical Information System for the academic year ending July, 2018

 Geospatial & Space Technology Department, held the Final Oral Defense for 5^th Year for the academic year ending June, 2018.

Geospatial Engineering Students Association (GESA), Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, 

Geomap Staff explaining the GNSS Technology

Geospatial & Space Technology Department, University of Nairobi was among four     

Dr.-Ing. Faith N. Karanja, receiving GNSS Equipment from Prof. J. B. K. Kiema of RCMRD 

Dr.-Ing. Faith N. Karanja, Chairperson, Geospatial & Space Technology Dept., focal person

University-UNESCO-MoE STEM program ‘Mentoring Girls in STEM’, addressed the  6^th Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics, Camp, at Machakos Girls High School, Machakos County.

Geospatial and Space Technology Department, a member of the Eastern Africa Land Administration Network becomes one of the first recipients of the Equipment GrantProf. Mulaku & Dr. Siriba receiving the equipment on behalf of the department

Geospatial & Space Technology Dept., University of Nairobi, hosted the 9^th AGM & Participants in group photo during the 9^th EALAN AGM & Conference at KSMS, Nairobi

Location
Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi
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The Department of Geospatial & Space Technology held it's annual Geospatial Engineering Camp

Unit FGE400, from 27/05/2016 to 10/06/2016 at the University of Nairobi Kibwezi Field Station in Kibwezi.

The Department of Geospatial & Space Technology and the Geospatial Engineering

Department of Geospatial & Space Technology holds Final Oral Project Presentation

Mr. Mutwiri R. N. defends his Project in the Final Oral Project Presentation for 5^th Years 

for 5^th years for the academic year 2015/2016 on 29/04/16.

Mr. C. Lwanga, with the HI-TARGET Team at the Proposed Receiving Station site on the American Wing Building rooftop

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Main Campus, Nairobi
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Geospatial and Space Technology  Department Scoops 1st Runners Up Position in Inaugural School of Engineering Open Day

The Department of Geospatial and Space Technology held the 2015 Geospatial Engineering Camp from the 29/04/2015 to 13/05/2015 at the University of Nairobi’s Kibwezi Field Station.

Geospatial Engineering Students Association, GESA, in conjunction with the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology holds Send-off Dinner for the class of 2010-2015 on 24/10/15.

The Department of Geospatial and Space Technology held the Final 5^th Year Project Presentation on 24/04/2015.

Students take lunch during a visit to Olkaria Geothermal Stattion.

Students from Technical University of Kenya during a practical session at the mechanical Engineering lab.

Students from Technical University of Kenya visited School of Engineering for their practicals as part of their course work.

Engineering students celebrated this year’s Labour Day with a mission to Baringo. The students went all the way to Kiptaka location in Baringo North.

H E Francis Kimemia, The Govenor of Nyandarua County receives a symbolic Present from Dr. Thomas Ochuku, The Chairman department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

On 18th April 2019, H.E Francis Kimemia EGH, CBS , Governor of Nyandarua County graced Mechanical Engineering 2019 Finalist Dinner as the Chief Guest at the Crown Plaza.