A horizontal Axis Pedal Powered Concrete Mixer

Background and Justification of the project Provide sufficient background information related to this innovation/invention indicating the most recent information from relevant literature and justifying the need to undertake the project Concrete mixing can be done, either manually, with the use of such simple tools as ashovel and board or wheel-barrow, or by use of a power-driven concrete mixer.

The Faculty of Engineering Engages Grade 10 Science Teachers on the Competency-Based Education and Training Curriculum

On 3 June 2026, the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi, held a stakeholder engagement meeting with Grade 10 Science Teachers from St. Mary’s School, Nairobi to discuss the implementation of the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) Curriculum and its implications for engineering education.

The meeting was led by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Siphila Mumenya, and provided a valuable platform for exchanging perspectives on the emerging STEM pathway under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).

University of Nairobi to Host Seminar by Prof. Elena Bresci of the University of Florence

University of Nairobi to Host Seminar by Prof. Elena Bresci of the University of Florence

The University of Nairobi community is invited to attend a seminar by Prof. Elena Bresci from the Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI), University of Florence, Italy. The seminar will provide an opportunity for staff, researchers, and students to learn about ongoing research activities and explore international collaboration opportunities.

Seminar Topics

During the seminar, Prof. Bresci will discuss: