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:

Department Chairman Elected Chairperson of the Kenya Geotechnical Society

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.

Call for Papers: 2nd African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (AJERI) Scientific Conference

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:

University of Nairobi Strengthens International Collaboration through Courtesy Visit to French Institutions

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.

ACES Mentorship Talk by Cecilio “CJ” Mills Draws Strong Student Engagement

On 25 March 2026, the Association of Civil Engineering Students – University of Nairobi (ACES-UON), in collaboration with the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, successfully hosted a Special Mentorship Talk featuring Cecilio Fernando “CJ” Mills, an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley and founder of Creative Adaptive Thinking.

Roselyn Masoni Participates in Climate Smart Forest Economy Program Workshop in Nairobi

Roselyn Masoni recently attended the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program (CSFEP) Workshop held on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill. The event convened a wide range of partners and stakeholders working to advance Kenya’s biobased construction sector, bringing together actors from across the value chain.

ACES-UON Partners with RoadsHub to Launch Global Campus Bootcamp 2.0

The Association of Civil Engineering Students – University of Nairobi (ACES-UON) has partnered with RoadsHub to deliver the highly anticipated Global Campus Bootcamp 2.0 — now bigger, better, and fully virtual this March 2026.

This dynamic training programme is designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world engineering practice by equipping students with practical, industry-relevant skills.