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. 

On 18 August 2026, the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi, is pleased to announce the promotion of its Chairman, Eng. Dr. Simpson Osano Nyambane, from Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor of Civil Engineering.

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).

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:

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: