Latest News & Announcements

The Department of Real Estate, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying (RECMQS) is moving to formalize a new partnership with New York University (NYU).

On Wednesday, January 7, faculty members led by Chairman Arch. Peter Njeru met with Prof. Kwatinetz, Director of the NYU Urban Lab, at the Dean’s Office to discuss a collaboration focused on urban policy and real estate research.

The meeting outlined a framework for academic exchange that prioritizes practical solutions for the African built environment. Key areas of focus include:

As Kenya’s cities grow faster and more complex, the need for skilled urban planners, architects and construction professionals has never been greater. That reality was underscored on January 9, 2026, when 20 students from the Faculty of Built Environment and Design at the University of Nairobi received the Future Urban Builders Scholarship.

The University of Nairobi held its 74th graduation ceremony on Thursday, 11th December 2025 at the Chancellor’s Court. The event saw the Faculty of Built Environment and Design present a strong cohort of professionals to the job market.

Faculty Dean Prof. Owiti K’Akumu presented the graduands to receive their degrees. The faculty awarded 1 PhD, 52 Bachelor’s degrees and 8 Master’s degrees.

In a significant step towards addressing Africa’s housing deficit, the University of Nairobi has entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB). The collaboration, formalized in a high-level meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, aims to leverage academic research and innovation to create scalable, affordable housing solutions.

The University of Nairobi is set to deepen its collaboration with leading international professional bodies to enhance academic and professional standards in the built environment. A high-level strategic meeting was held on Wednesday, 26th, between the Department of Real Estate, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying (RECMQS), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the African Real Estate Society (AfRES).

ALL GRADUANDS

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2024/2025) and members of the public, that the 74th Graduation Ceremony will be held PHYSICALLY on Thursday, December 11, 2025, commencing at 7.30 a.m. at the Chancellor’s Court. The event will be streamed live through the following links;
www.uonbi.ac.ke.ke/livestream and facebook.com/uonbi.ac.ke.

CLEARANCE OF FEES

A high-level delegation from Tongji University's College of Architecture and Urban Planning recently visited the Faculty of Built Environment and Design, marking the first step towards a promising international partnership.

Competition Theme: A Millennium's Fire, A Creative Spark

Selection Requirements

 (1) Submission Period: September 23 to November 24, 2025.

Upcoming Event Notification 9th Edition – University of Nairobi Research Week 🗓️ 21st to 24th October 2025 🎓 Theme: “Advancing research and innovation from discovery to impact in a dynamic global landscape”

Join us as we celebrate groundbreaking research and innovation shaping our communities and the world. The University of Nairobi extends heartfelt gratitude to our local and international stakeholders for their continued partnership and support in this remarkable journey.

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design stood out at the University of Nairobi’s 73rd Graduation Ceremony on Friday, September 19, 2025, with 407 students receiving their diplomas and degrees. The 407 awards from the faculty included 3 Diplomas, 402 Bachelor’s degrees, 35 Master’s, and 3 Doctor of Philosophy awards. Among the undergraduate degrees were 66 in Architectural Studies, 63 in Architecture, 50 in Quantity Surveying, and 47 in Planning.