The Department of Landscape Architecture
Chair of Department
Welcome to the department of Landscape Architecture in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Our department is the oldest offering a bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture in Kenya and in the East and Central African region. Other degrees offered in the department of Landscape Architecture include Masters in Landscape Architecture (MLA), Masters in Environmental Planning and Development (MEPD) and Master of Sustainable Urban Development (MSUD). We also have three PhD programmes: Doctor of Philosophy in Landscape Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Planning and Development and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Design. Our teaching adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to find innovative solutions to challenges in our natural environment. A practical approach is adopted in our teaching to ensure in depth learning. Knowledge gained in theories taught is applied in the studio sessions where students undertake real life projects. The real-life projects act as a suitable base to generate pragmatic solutions to current landscape challenges. The Department is working to enhance collaborations with industry through the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and alumni organizations as well as collaborations with other institutions of higher learning both in and outside the continent. Our staff also continue to offer support to IFLA Africa and IFLA World in various capacities. CHAIR – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Dr. (L. Arch.) Sunday Abuje, PhD
Mission
To offer accessible quality training, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in order to produce leaders in the built and natural environment to suit the needs of the dynamic world.
Vision
A Department of global excellence in Training, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship for development.
Philosophy
The Department of Landscape Architecture will endeavour to Attract, Develop and Motivate a multi-skilled workforce and nature a collaborative working environment. The department shall adopt global standards, best practices and up to date appropriate technology and strive to contribute to the community to realize its mission and vision.
Teaching Staff
Mr. Toroitich K. Caleb
Dr. Esther K. Mutiso
Mr. Kigondu Samuel
Dr. Makworo Micah
Mr. Gathogo Githatu
Mr. Ngunjiri Fred
Mr. Adeya Arthur
Dr. Aloyo Paul
Dr. Karanja Dennis
Ms. Muchogu Josephine
Ms. Ondieki Janet
Dr. Abuje Sunday
Ms. Wanza Caroline
Mr. Obatsa Allan
Dr. Stella Mbiti
Mr. Mathias Mutisya
Ms. Sylvia Mutua
TECHNICAL STAFF
Ms. Ogora Beatrice
Ms. Okello Benter
Mr. Samuel Gatheri
SUPPORT STAFF
Judith mbare
Fridah Onyango
Martha Muthoni
- Shaquille Mburu, Stella Kasiva, Abuje S. (2023). The Impact of Street Morphology on Crime in Juja Town, Kiambu County. Africa Habitat Review Journal Volume 18, Issue 2, ISSN 2519-7851
- Abuje, S. J., Otoki, B. M., & Njuguna, B. M. (2020). Influence of Nairobi’s Biophysical Characteristics on its Vulnerability to a Changing Climate. East African Journal of Environment and Natural Resources, 2(2), 64-85.
- Abuje, S. J., Otoki, B. M., Njuguna, B. M., & Munala, G. (2020). The Vulnerability of Nairobi to the Effects of Climate Change between 1984 and 2016. Landsc. Archit. Reg. Plan, 5, 38.
- Michael Agoya Lumadede, Prof. Moriongo B. Otoki, Mugwima B. Njuguna, Abuje S. J., (2018). An Analysis of Legal and Institutional Framework for Sustainable Urban
Climate Change Management in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi. International
Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 9, Issue 1, January-2018
938 ISSN 2229-5518
News & Events
To all our Dear First Year Students, Welcome to 2024/2025 Academic Year.
On behalf of administrative, teaching and technical staff, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all our first year students to the School of Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS). We will ensure you have smooth running academic development programme from all our three department.
Department Life
Fredrick Okuta
Tutorial Fellow
Mr Fredrick Okuta is a Construction Project Manager with over ten years experience in the Construction industry especially in the management of Building Projects. Fredrick's professional qualifications span a broad spectrum, encompassing contracting, construction management, cost estimations, housing policies, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). With a solid foundation in academia and a wealth of practical skills, he is poised to make significant contributions to the construction industry and beyond.
Prof. Crispino C. OCHIENG
Associate Professor
An Associate Prof in the Department of Architecture could be among the longest serving members of staff in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He is an expert in planning and designing affordable low income houses and also in the Environmental Behaviour Study (EBS).