On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the Faculty of Built Environment and Design was among the units represented at the University’s 2024–2025 Staff Performance Appraisal Awards. The ceremony also marked the signing of the FY2025/2026 Performance Contracts. It was a moment that linked recognition to responsibility.

Across the University, 421 staff members were honored for attaining an “Excellent” rating in the 2023/2024 appraisal cycle. Of these, 221 were women and 200 men. Twelve colleagues received Long Service Awards for between 30 and 40 years of uninterrupted service.

The Department of Architecture, wishes to invite you to the University of Nairobi's third session of their online webinar and debate series on Digital Infrastructural Urbanism(s): Asia–Africa Encounters and Beyond.  The theme of this session will be "Bottom-up Urbanism and Digital Infrastructure".

Date:   Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Time:   London: 13:00–15:00 | Beijing: 21:00–23:00  | Mumbai: 18:30–20:30  | Nairobi: 16:00–18:00

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: