UON AWARDS

Arch. Kigara Kamweru

• Chairman 2002-2010
• Launched Two-tier degree programme in Architecture.
• Completed and implemented the departmental strategic plan.
• Key member of inaugural UNES Strategic Planning committee.
• Director of Building Research Unit as HABRI was incorporate into the department forming the Department of Architecture and Building Science.
• Introduction of work study programme at departmental level at computer lab.
• Transformation of staff perception through collaborative activities and vision.
• Revolutionalisation of the department’s image amongst peers and regulatory bodies both local and international.
• Collaborative links with international partner.

Prof. T.J.C Anyamba

• Initiated departmental strategic plan.
• Published book.
• Publications.
• Architectural Design with African Traditional Focus, Kisumu.

Arch. Musau Kimeu

• Chairman 2015-present.
• Tutored 6 no. UoN valedictorians in 6th yr.
• Championed for Gender balance in both student and staff.
• Winner of the Green Architect of the Year.Award 2015: Energy Management Award.
• Energy Management Awards 2014: Winner of the Green Building Award (LRC Building at CUEA) population through outreach and hiring criteria.
• Environmental design programme. Includes Masters of Architecture (environmental design).
• Publications.
• Architectural Design with Environmental Design Focus …LRC.

Ms. Tabitha Kiarie

• Coordinates departmental events including décor and ambience.
• Departments’ Peer counselor – counsels and guides students at undergraduate level.
• Inspection and acceptance of delivered equipment/goods for the school of the Built Environment.
• A member of the ICT board.
• Member of College Environment Committee.
• School of the Built Environment Representative in the Shows and Exhibitions.
• Committee member in the Annual E.A. Architecture Regional Workshop and Exhibition - décor and ambience.
• Member of the USPAS Steering committee representing Grades A-F and 12-15.

Ms. Christine Nzilani Mbai

• University Valedictorian with the highest mark.

Prof. Hezekiah Gichunge

• Has served diligently as chairman of the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management and Dean of the School of the Built Environment.
• Distinguished member of the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management professions.
• Has Provided Excellent Academic support and Supervision to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Excellent mentorship to members of staff.
• Champion of career development and progression of colleagues.
• Dedicated to community service through school boards and religious institutions.

Dr. Isabella Njeri Wachira-Towey

• Excellent leadership as Chairman and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying.
• Excellent leadership as Chairman and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management.
• Successfully oversaw the splitting of the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management to the Department of Construction management and Quantity Surveying and Department of Real Estate.
• Distinguished and recognized Leader in Academia for training of Quantity Surveyors and Construction Managers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Has served as external examiner for various universities in the continent.
• Distinguished member of the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management professions and Examiner. Has served diligently as BORAQS Professional Examiner, Board member of various state agencies including NCA and professional bodies, IQSK.
• Expert in Curricula for the programmes of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management at UoN, regionally and globally. Has successfully overseen the continuous improvement of the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula of the aforementioned programmes at UoN.
• Excellent mentor of Staff and students.
• Champion of staff progression and welfare.
• Dedicated service with distinction leading to transformative.

Ms. Peninah Kinyanjui
(Non-teaching -Technologist)

• Excellent management of SMIS in the department
• Peer student counsellor.
• PC champion in department.
• Website Champion in department.
• Willing to train others and work beyond official hours.
• Provides social support to staff and students.

Ms. Eunice Achieng’ Okoth

(Non Teaching-Secretary Grade C)

• Together with Chair, Department of CM & QS and Assistant Dean of Students/School Counsellor initiated a holistic approach in addressing student issues dabbed “Psychosocial-Academic Approach’ to create synergy in the students’ academics and psycho-socio status.
• Professional management of the department front office.
• Awarded UoN Scholarship (2016) on merit to study Master of Psychology at the University of Nairobi.
• Rated as staff of exemplary service in the Staff Performance and Appraisal ratings for the past five (5 No.) years.

Mr. Owoko Christian Ochome ( 66/101219/2017
BQS Student

• President of CRESA.
• Peer student leader.
• Contact between department and students.
• Contact between students and professional associations.
• Organized successful forums for all QS students in Kenya to meet profession practitioners.
• Organized several professional/mentoring sessions for students including talks by international guests.
• Good academic performance.

Ms. Diana Njoki Ndung’u
B76/44751/2017
BCM student

• Graduated in December 2020
• Good academic performance.
• Very responsible Class Representative for 4 years.
• Excellent management of class issues.
• Timely communication of information between the students and the department.
• Peer student leader particularly amongst the female students.

Prof. Paul Syagga

• Director of Housing and Building Science. He spearheaded the development of: - Pozzolana Cement using Rice husk ash as a binder.
• Development of stabilized soil block together with block press (Currently manufactured by Makiga).Development of fiber reinforced concrete tiles.
• Through is technical advice, led to formation of National Housing Policy (2004), National Land Policy (2009), Land Act (2012) and National Land Commission Act (2012).

Received the following recognitions:-

1. 2013:Certificate and record of Who in the world: Marquis Who’s who in the world Publication Board, 2013 Edition, USA.
2. 2013: Certificate for Leading Professionals of the World- 2013: International Biographical Association, Great Britain.
3. 2013: Certificate and medal for outstanding Intellectuals of 21st Century: International Biographical Association, Great Britain.
4. 2010: Certificate of merit for the profession of the Built Environment: Architectural Association of Kenya.
5. 2000: Certificate of merit for contribution of surveying profession: Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.
6.  2018: Certificate of Distinguished Research Award for highest overall research productivity and impact in the College of Architecture and Engineering, University of Nairobi.
7. 2002: Staff Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Contribution: University of Nairobi Council.

Prof. Washington Olima

• Trained and widely experienced Land Economist, Researcher, Consultant and Spatial Planner with wide experience in Land Policy, Land Taxation, Urban Land Tenure, Land Management and Administration, Property Valuation and Appraisals, Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects, Housing and Urban Economic Studies, Urban Land Use Planning and Integrated Strategic Urban Development Planning.
• Held various management roles in the University of Nairobi and outside the University as a Deputy Vice Chancellor in Charge of Planning, Administration and Finance at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
• Participated in a number of research activities and projects funded by World Bank, IFAD, EU, FAO, IUCN, IUCEA, DFID, Volkswagen Foundation, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and for the Kenya Government.
• International recognition from participating in interdisciplinary research, collaborations and networks in the African region culminating in his election as President of Africa Real Estate Society (AFRES).
• Member of National Land Policy Taskforce for the formulation of the National Land Policy (2009).

Mr. Maleche Zachariah

• Mr. Maleche (Fellow Member) established link between Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) and the University of Nottingham, Institute of Planning Studies. Through this link, he raised funds that benefited Prof. Ndegwa, Prof. Johnston Kiamba, and Dr. Obiero, in terms of advancing their Masters and PhD s studies.
• Mr. Maleche was the resource person for UNCRD Africa region and was tasked with training personnel in Namibia, Botswana, and Ethiopia.
• Mr. Maleche created training course manuals for regional planning, urban planning and rural planning, These coumaterial are used in planning schools across East Africa region.
• Mr. Maleche acted as the Chair of DURP during which he developed collaborative staff training through exchange program with the University of Waterloo and Nottingham.
• Mr. Maleche was a resource person as a chief evaluator of the urban planning program of the Makerere University.
• Mr. Maleche was a dedicated external examiner for various Universities including but not limited to University of Zambia, University of Zimbabwe, University of Botswana, University of Maseno and Moi University.
• Mr. Maleche was a visiting lecturer in various Universities including the University of Nottingham, Institute of Planning Studies and the Makerere University, Department of Geography; where he delivered a crash programme for Masters in Physical Planning.
• Mr. Maleche was a renowned father of planning in the planning fraternity and was invited in several events as guest speaker and government advisory boards on planning matters.
• For his services towards promoting the academic planning discipline in University and building planning practice and profession, Mr. Maleche was recognized with the highest title of honor: Fellow of Kenya Institute of Planners (FKIP).

Ms. Ndungu Beatrice Wanjiku

• Miss Beatrice Ndungu has served with dedication as a technologist in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning since 1992 to date.
• She assisted Prof. Elijah Ndegwa in keying in one of the first University of Nairobi Calendars together with Senior Registrars in the University of Nairobi, Planning Section, around 2000 / 2002. This was a major milestone in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) and University of Nairobi.
• Due to her institutional memory, Miss Beatrice Ndungu has helped new Chairmen of DURP find their way around staff and students administration matters, and, especially, the keying in of Examination results.
• Her ability to willingly take on other tasks, outside her main line of duty, has seen her multi- task, especially at times when the Department has reshuffles in the Secretarial staff. This ability has benefitted both the students and academic staff.
• Miss Beatrice Ndungu is also very good at handling students’ online registrations, follow-up with fee balances and other online related issues.
• Miss Beatrice Ndungu is quite committed to her work; and her love for computers has made her a darling of many students whom she voluntarily helps on a day to day basis.

Ms. Andeka Asenath

• The late Miss Asenath Andeka was an exemplary postgraduate student at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), University of Nairobi.
• Miss Asenath Andeka was one of the most amenable postgraduate student the DURP at the time of her passing.
• Miss Asenath Andeka’s talent as a leader among students was immediately evident from her ability to articulate the needs of new students. She, Asenath, as well turned out to be a very likable person by her class of nineteen (19) postgraduate students; and from then on Miss Asenath Andeka was always unanimously elected by her classmates as their very able and courageous Class Representative.
• Miss Andeke’s role as a leader of senior students was very good. She responded to the Chairman’s emails, telephone calls or class whatsapp communication about her class, promptly and with maturity. She also freely called for direction, whenever there were learning issues about her class that she needed addressed by the Chairman’s office.
• Miss Asenath Andeka participated effectively by speaking truthfully during class representatives meetings that were organized from time to time by the Chairman to discuss concerns of the students.
• Miss Asenath Andeka was indeed an active individual and highly motivated postgraduate learner.
• Given her performance in both planning theory and practical courses, Miss Asenath Andeka was rated by her lecturers as one of the enthusiastic students and highly motivated learners. She was among postgraduate students who contributed a great deal in making work both Chairman of DURP and lecturers much easier in the Two and half (2½) Years.
• From the foregoing, it’s quite evident that the untimely passing on of Miss Asenath Andeka has indeed robbed a student who was destined for a fulfilling professional career as a planner in the service of her community and this great nation - Kenya.