Recent Appointments

Posted on July 27, 2012 by bkosgey

Professor J. M. Kihiu has been elevated to the rank of full professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Prof. Kihiu holds a Masters and a Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering with interdisciplinary specialization in machine components design, design modeling and applied mechanics from the University of Nairobi. He is a registered Engineer who has risen to the level of Fellow Member of Institute of Engineers of Kenya. He worked with the private sector before joining Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in a teaching position;… Continue reading →

Department of Mechanical engineering Tops in Departmental Website Ranking

Posted on July 23, 2012 by bkosgey

The Department of Mechanical Engineering website has emerged tops taking its rightful position following the latest website ranking, an exercise carried out quarterly by the University website committee. This was a huge jump from position 35 (out of more than 50 departments in the university) in the first quarter ranking. The results were released on Friday, 13th July 2012 by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Mabel Imbuga in a short ceremony held at the University New Boardroom. In attendance were Prof. R. Odhiambo, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Prof. Mwita, Chairman University Website Committee, Mr. M… Continue reading →

Mentorship program for female students

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bkosgey

Mechanical Engineering Department is proud to have about 30 female students enrolled in the various undergraduate programs including Mechanical, Marine and Mining Engineering courses. Being the minority, the Department has put in place measures to ensure that the female students realize their full potential and succeed in the male dominated field. One of these measures is a Female Students Mentorship Program where the students meet every semester and guest speakers invited to share their experiences (both successes and challenges) as female Engineers in the field. Other aspects of the mentorship program are; to familiarize with… Continue reading →

Marine Engineering students awarded

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bkosgey

The marine students who recently trained at the National Youth Service (NYS) were awarded with certificates for First Aid on 15th June 2012. The certificate confirms their competence in assisting victims requiring first aid attention in a given situation. The certificate award ceremony was presided over by Mr. Patrick Muchai who was their training commander at the NYS and Prof. B.W. Ikua, the Dean, School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering. Other witnesses to the event were the staff of Mechanical Engineering Department led by Dr. H. Ndiritu (Chairman of the Department), Prof. S. M…. Continue reading →