CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Physical infrastructure is central to the development of any nation, shaping mobility, water security, urban growth, sustainable housing and economic productivity. In Kenya and Africa in general, where rapid urbanization, climate challenges, and technological advancements are reshaping development priorities, Civil and Environmental engineering plays a pivotal role. The Kenya Advanced Institute […]
Purity Nyawira Mureithi, is a dedicated and accomplished Legal professional with a strong background in law and administration, which background has enabled her run her own law firm in a quite competitive legal environment of private practitioners in Nairobi. She holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (KSL) and LL. B degree from the University of Nairobi. She is a member of the Law Society of Kenya, and of good standing to date since admission to the Kenyan bar. Her legal expertise is extensive, covering various practice areas, including Family Law, Property and Conveyancing, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and Constitutional Law. Purity has an exceptional ability to multitask in fast-paced environments, ensuring that she remains goal-driven and results-oriented, both when working independently and as part of a team. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, she possesses excellent communication skills, complemented by her proficiency in computer applications.
Dr. Collins Kipngetich Tanui, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished scientist and researcher specializing in Microbiology, with a focus on pathogens of human importance (pathogen genomics and infectious diseases). He currently holds the position of Principal Technical Officer for Pathogen Genomics at the Africa Union – Africa CDC. In this role, Dr. Tanui is responsible for leading strategic planning efforts, implementing pathogen genomics surveillance programs across Africa, and building capacity for pathogen genomics research and surveillance in Africa Union Member States. He is an expert in data management and communication, ensuring that research findings are effectively disseminated to relevant stakeholders. Dr. Tanui has made significant contributions to public health by leading responses to outbreaks such as cholera in various African countries and spearheading projects to strengthen sequencing capacity for disease detection and surveillance.
Dr. Roselida Owuor holds PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from Maseno University, MSc. from University of Nairobi and a degree in Biological science with specialization in Zoology and Botany from Egerton University. Dr. Owuor is a Deputy Director of Research in the Directorate of Research, Science and Technology in the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education.
Eng. Meshack Otieno Kidenda B Sc, M Sc, CE, FIEK, MCIarb, MBS, HSC., holds a BSc (Civil Engineering) from University of Nairobi and MSc in Traffic Engineering from University of Birmingham. He is a registered Consulting Engineer (CE) with the Engineers Board of Kenya, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK), a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIarb) and holds two National Honors of MBS and HSC
Professor J.W. Khamasi, EBS – Acting Principal, Kenya-AIST /Council Secretary Professor Jennifer Wanjiku Khamasi has held numerous significant leadership and management roles throughout her extensive career in education, both within Kenyan universities and in broader national and international initiatives. Her roles demonstrate a strong capacity for executive leadership, administration, strategic planning, and project management. Prof. […]
Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng, EBS, FREng, is the current Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Chair Professor in Positioning and Navigation Systems. He is also the Interim Director of the Institute for Security Science and Technology (ISST) at Imperial College London. Formerly, he was the Head of the Centre for Transport Studies and Co-Director of the ISST at Imperial. In these roles Ochieng has enhanced and consolidated the global leadership of the Department and Institute in education, research and translation through a people-centric approach to delivery of the College’s mission underpinned by the values of respect, excellence, collaboration, innovation and integrity. Examples of the successes achieved to date is the contribution of the Department to the best ever performance by Imperial’s Engineering (the highest research power of any UK University) in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the highest National Student Satisfaction (NSS) at 95.2%, second best in the College at large.
Prof. Emmanuel Mutisya is a seasoned project manager, sustainability specialist, researcher, education expert, and strategist in international development policy with more than 10 years of professional and program management experience. Prof. Mutisya is currently the Chairperson of the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI), a Visiting Professor at the University of Nairobi, a Board Member at the Institute for Humanities in Africa at the University of Cape Town, and a Senior Consultant of Education and Skills Development at the African Development Bank.
