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.

Prof. Silvester Abuodha Promoted to Full Professor of Civil Engineering

On 20 August 2026, the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, is pleased to congratulate Prof. Silvester Ochieng Abuodha on his promotion from Associate Professor to Full Professor of Civil Engineering.

The promotion marks a significant milestone in Prof. Abuodha’s distinguished academic and professional career and recognises his sustained contribution to civil engineering education, research, postgraduate supervision, professional practice and academic leadership