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.

Prof. Ayub Gitau was among the over 1,000 systems engineers from across the globe who participated in the just-concluded 34th Annual INCOSE International Symposium, held from July 2-6, 2024. This premier international systems engineering conference took place at the Convention Center Dublin, Ireland, and featured a hybrid format. Read more