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Raouf Shawky: the father of photogrammetry at UoN

Prof. Rostom in his office.

T his is a description of Raouf Shawky Rostom, Professor of Photogrammetry, and father of the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology at the University of Nairobi. Born in 1938, in Cairo, Egypt and brought up as an Egyptian Coptic Orthodox, Raouf , now 74 years old was educated in Cairo and joined the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University, graduating in 1959 with a B.sc degree in Civil Engineering. Because he was at the head of his group, the faculty decided that he should get a government scholarship to study for a Ph.D in the Soviet Union.

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University of Nairobi Alumni Association Launches Initiative to Boost Scholarship Funding

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The University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UoNAA) launched its first-ever 10 kilometer charity walk on Wednesday, April 16th, 2024. The initiative aims to increase the association's annual scholarship funding, from its current KES 2 million to KES 50 million. This ambitious fundraising effort reflects the alumni's commitment to supporting their alma mater and ensuring educational opportunities for deserving students. The inaugural walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 2024.

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UNSA President Pays Courtesy Visit to Faculty of Engineering

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On April 11, 2024, the newly elected UNSA president, Mr. Rocha Madzao, met with the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ayub Gitau. Prof. Gitau congratulated Mr. Madzao and his team on their election victory and expressed hope that they would effectively implement their campaign promises. The discussion emphasized the importance of academic excellence and student rights, as outlined in their manifesto. Mr. Madzao, a 4th-year BSc Civil & Structural Engineering student, shared his vision for enhancing student welfare and fostering a conducive learning environment.

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