INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGEGATES WITH RECYCLED CONCRETE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION.

The construction industry is at the heart of a rising nation with a burgeoning economy such as
Kenya. However, due to the increasing depletion of natural construction materials, the construction
sectors are faced with a crisis over their simple availability. Concurrently, there is increased
availability of C&D wastes due to the construction boom within this and any developing country.
Typical components of C&D waste – including concrete, drywall, bricks, wood, plastic, glass

Aleco and Prokon: Fostering Collaborative Growth in the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering

 The morning visit on 29th August 2023 was marked by the presence of distinguished individuals from both Aleco and Prokon, alongside key figures from the department. The Chairman of the department, Dr. Osano, and Prof. Mumenya, along with Eng. Muthomi and Mr. Ochieng from the University of Nairobi, welcomed the representatives, setting the stage for productive discussions.