The final year project presentations for Mechanical Engineering class were held on Wednesday 28th November 2013. The presentations were made in two sessions. One being the oral session followed by the demonstration of the prototypes made, to show case the translation of theories and principles in to real products that are relevant in today’s world. The students worked on the design calculations and drawing during the first semester then fabrication and testing were done during the second semester to test the performance of their designs. The projects taken up in fifth year are vital to… Continue reading →

The class representatives from the Department of Mechanical Engineering were on Tuesday 26th November 2013 awarded certificates of service, for the important role of leadership they have played during the first and second semester for the academic year 2013/2014. The ceremony was graced by the Chairman of Mechanical Department Dr. H.N. Ndiritu who presented the certificates to the students and gave a short appreciation speech to acknowledge the work done by the class representatives. The representatives were drawn from the following undergraduate programs; Mechanical, Marine and Mining Engineering. It was interesting to note that there… Continue reading →

The School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials Engineering ladies mentorship forum for the first semester 2013/2014 academic year was held on the 22th May 2013. This forum, steered by Mechanical Engineering department, was privileged to have Ms. Isabella Gaha as the guest speaker. Ms Gaha is currently working with CFC Heritage Life and she is an alumna of Mechanical Engineering Department. The guest speaker shared her experience from the time she settled on Mechanical Engineering as her career of choice before joining the University, up to her current managerial position in CFC Heritage Life. She… Continue reading →