On 5 August 2026, the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi, recently hosted a delegation from the University of Jinan, Shandong Province, China, to explore opportunities for research collaboration, academic exchange, and capacity building in engineering and materials science.
On 5 August 2026, the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, has received a consignment of specialised laboratory equipment through its ongoing research collaboration with Creative Adaptive Thinking (CAT), LLC, marking another important milestone in strengthening the Department's capacity for experimental research in sustainable construction materials.
Reference Code: UON/FOE/CCE/PTL/2026-2027
The Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment as Part-Time Lecturers for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Applications are invited in the following areas of specialisation:
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).
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.
During the seminar, Prof. Bresci will discuss:
On 18 May 2026, the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), invites engineers and construction professionals to participate in an important survey on Concrete Acceptance Criteria in Kenya.
The Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, is pleased to congratulate Dr. Simpson Osano, Chairman of the Department, on his election as the Chairperson of the Kenya Geotechnical Society (KGS) for the 2026–2028 term.
The newly elected board was officially announced by the Kenya Geotechnical Society, bringing together distinguished professionals committed to advancing geotechnical engineering practice, research, and professional development in Kenya.
Researchers, engineers, innovators, policymakers, and postgraduate students are invited to participate in the 2nd African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (AJERI) Scientific Conference, scheduled to take place from 30th – 31st July 2026 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
The conference is organised under the theme:
The Africa Research and Education Network for Technology (AFRETEC), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi and the C4DLab Innovation Lab, has officially launched a Call for Startups targeting innovators and entrepreneurs from all faculties within the University of Nairobi.
The Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, continues to expand its global academic partnerships following a courtesy visit by Prof. Thomas Mbuya Ochuku and Eng. Muthomi Munyua to leading French institutions, including Chimie ParisTech and CentraleSupélec.
The visit provided a platform for in-depth discussions on potential areas of collaboration in research, training, and academic exchange, particularly in the field of materials engineering and infrastructure durability.
