[cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”560mjxm2za” data_width=”boxed” data_no_margin=”true” data_columns_behavior=”true” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_resp_vert_pad=”true” data_padding_top_large=”0″ data_padding_bottom_large=”0″ data_padding_top_laptop=”0″ data_padding_bottom_laptop=”90″ data_padding_top_tablet=”0″ data_padding_bottom_tablet=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_v=”0″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_v=”50″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_shortcode_id=”ces09upv0w” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_border_style=”default” data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center”][cmsmasters_featured_block shortcode_id=”si4zqxarw” text_width=”100″ text_position=”center” text_align=”center” bg_img=”17584|https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/school/scege/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-05-at-09.25.34_0473582f-300×200.jpg|medium” bg_position=”top center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_attachment=”scroll” bg_size=”cover” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″ resp_vert_pad=”true” padding_top_large=”0″ padding_bottom_large=”0″ text_width_large=”100″ padding_top_laptop=”0″ padding_bottom_laptop=”0″ text_width_laptop=”100″ padding_top_tablet=”0″ padding_bottom_tablet=”0″ text_width_tablet=”100″ padding_top_mobile_h=”0″ padding_bottom_mobile_h=”0″ text_width_mobile_h=”100″ padding_top_mobile_v=”0″ padding_bottom_mobile_v=”0″ text_width_mobile_v=”100″ border_style=”default” animation=”fadeIn” animation_delay=”50″]

Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

[/cmsmasters_featured_block][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”50″ data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_width=”boxed” data_shortcode_id=”vvca45s59o”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/4″ data_shortcode_id=”pcjmidgwn” data_border_style=”default” data_border_radius=”15px 50px 30px 5px” data_animation_delay=”0″][cmsmasters_image shortcode_id=”fau9g8v9g” align=”none” caption=”Dr. Beatrice Kakoi, PhD Chairperson for the department” animation_delay=”0″]17605|https://www.jkuat.ac.ke/school/scege/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/B.-Kakoi-263×300.jpg|medium[/cmsmasters_image][/cmsmasters_column][cmsmasters_column data_width=”3/4″ data_shortcode_id=”3l3cb7bstm”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”fcaf0gf2ho” type=”h2″ font_weight=”900″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” color=”#0c371b” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Message from the Chairperson[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”yca02iuv4″ type=”h5″ font_family=”PT+Sans:400,400i,700,700i” font_size=”20″ line_height=”26″ font_weight=”default” font_style=”default” text_align=”left” color=”#484848″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Welcome to the Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering (CCEED). The Department is committed to excellence in engineering education, research, and innovation. Our Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program offers a rigorous and dynamic curriculum designed to equip students with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills needed to excel in the field. Covering key areas such as infrastructure development, environmental management, and public health, our program prepares graduates to tackle real-world engineering challenges with confidence. Beyond undergraduate studies, we strongly encourage postgraduate advancement, offering specialized Master of Science programs and a Doctorate degree to foster expertise and research-driven solutions in the industry. CCEED graduates are highly sought after by government agencies, private firms, and global organizations, a testament to our strong reputation for producing competent, innovative, and industry-ready professionals. Join us in shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering![/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”xe63t4s41f” type=”h5″ font_weight=”default” font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″][/cmsmasters_heading][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”thb5aizqw7″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_v=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_v=”0″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_bottom_tablet=”0″ data_padding_top_tablet=”0″ data_padding_bottom_laptop=”0″ data_padding_top_laptop=”0″ data_padding_bottom_large=”0″ data_padding_top_large=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center” data_color=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_top_style=”default” data_padding_right=”3″ data_padding_left=”3″ data_width=”boxed”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_shortcode_id=”aa1enow9fa” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_border_style=”default” data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_position=”top center”][cmsmasters_tabs shortcode_id=”wmk2app6l” mode=”tab” active=”1″ animation_delay=”0″][cmsmasters_tab shortcode_id=”wqiuppjlu” title=”About us”]

VISION

The vision of the department is to be a world-class fully fledged School of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, that plays a pivotal role in human resource and infrastructure development.

MISSION

The mission is to train highly specialized manpower in Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering through teaching, research, innovations, consultancy and partnerships.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The programme educational objectives of the department is to train

1. Engineers with the knowledge and competency to perform and succeed in the area of Civil Engineering and other related fields.
2. Innovative Civil Engineers with technical skills and scientific expertise that enables them to practice as certified professionals.
3. Engineers who demonstrate professional ethics, engage in sustainable development as well as lifelong learning.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Duration: 5 academic years (10 semesters)

Transform your passion for building and infrastructure into professional expertise. Our comprehensive BSc Civil Engineering program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through:

• Real-world application via final year design/research projects
• Industry immersion with mandatory 24+ weeks of practical work experience
• Specialized training across structural, geotechnical, transportation, highway, environmental, and water engineering

Ready to build your future? [Learn more about BSc Civil Engineering entry requirements and course units ]

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GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Master of Science Options

Advance your expertise with our specialized MSc programs:

• Water Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Global Environment and ASAL Engineering
• Transportation and Highway Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management

Doctoral Programs (PhD)

Lead innovation and research in:

• Water Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Global Environment and ASAL Engineering
• Transportation and Highway Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management

Advance your career to the next level. [Explore MSc and PhD entry requirements and course units ]

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The Department has  seven (7) laboratories; Structures and Materials  laboratory, Soil and Foundation  Engineering  laboratory, Transportation  and Highways laboratory, Hydraulics  and water resources laboratory, Environmental laboratory, computer laboratory and drawing room.

1]  MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES LABORATORY

This laboratory has equipment that can be used for testing of cement, sands, (aggregates), reinforced concrete, beams, columns, among other tests in the field of materials.

2]  SOILS AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING LABORATORY

This laboratory has equipment that can be used to test for physical and engineering properties of soils such as index and strength soil properties. These parameters include soil classification, compaction, shear and consolidation.

3]  TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS ENGINEERING LABORATORY

This laboratory looks into quality control testing for the constituent materials that make asphaltic concrete that is bitumen and aggregates. It also investigates the performance of the asphalt in terms of strength, flexibility and skid resistance.

 

This laboratory has equipment that can be used for test in open channel flow; Weirs, notches, flumes, jumps as well as pressurized systems: manometers,  major and minor losses, flow measurement devices such as venturimeter, pipe orifice. Flow visualization facilities are also available together with equipment for outdoor tests.

5]  ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY

This laboratory has equipment that can be used to test a whole range of physical, chemical and biological parameter for both drinking and wastewater.   Some of these tests include tests for heavy metals using the AAS, arsenic, BOD and COD tests as well as tests for pesticides using the GC.

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I. ACADEMIC STAFF

Name	Qualification(s)/ Designation	Links/Downloads
Prof. (Eng.) Walter O. Oyawa	Professor Structural Engineering PhD (Kyoto University – Japan), EMBA, Registered Professional Engineer (PE), Lead Expert – NEMA	Prof. Oyawa CV Google Scholar
Prof. (Eng.) Alfred O. Mayabi	Professor Water Engineering PhD (JKUAT), Registered Consulting Engineer (CE)	Prof. Mayabi CV Google Scholar
Prof. Z. C Abiero Gariy	Professor Transportation/ Traffic Engineering PhD (Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany)	Prof. Gariy CV ResearchGate
Dr. (Eng.) C. K. Kabubo	Senior Lecturer Structural Engineering PhD (JKUAT), Registered Consulting Engineer (CE), ACIArb (Dean, SCEGE)	Dr. Kabubo CV ResearchGate
Dr. (Eng.) J. K. Kiptala	Senior Lecturer Water Engineering PhD (TU-Delft Netherlands), Registered Professional Engineer (PE)	Dr. Kiptala CV Google Scholar
Dr. John K. Mwangi	Senior Lecturer Water Engineering PhD (KU)	CV Google Scholar
Dr. Khasay Negusse	Lecturer Water Engineering, PhD Civil (JKUAT)	CV Google Scholar
Mr. Kepha O. Matoke	Senior Lecturer Irrigation Engineering MSc (Thames Polytechnic-UK)	CV Google Scholar
Dr. Nathaniel Ambassah	Lecturer Foundation Engineering PhD (Ritsumeikan University – Japan)	CV Google Scholar
Dr. (Eng.) S. Mdondo	Senior Lecturer Water Engineering PhD (China Agricultural University – China), Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Coordinator – Washington Accord	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate
Dr. (Eng.) Charles K. Cheruiyot	Lecturer Water Engineering PhD (Nagoya University- Japan), Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Civil Engineering program coordinator at PAUSTI	CV Google Scholar
Dr. Beatrice Kakoi	Lecturer Environmental Engineering PhD (JKUAT)   (Chairperson – CCEED)	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate
Dr. Naftary Gathimba	Lecturer Structural Engineering PhD (Nagoya University- Japan) Website Representative – CCEED & SCEGE Coordinator – Curriculum Development	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate YouTube
Dr. (Eng.) Tulatia Mungathia	Lecturer Highway Engineering PhD (JKUAT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE)	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate
Dr (Eng.) Brian J. Odero	Lecturer Structural Engineering  PhD (PAUSTI), Registered Professional Engineer (PE)	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate
Eng. Wangai Ndirangu	Lecturer Water Engineering MSc (Moi), Registered Consulting Engineer (CE)	Eng. Wangai CV Google Scholar
Mrs. Purity M. Kibetu	Lecturer Water Engineering  MSc (JKUAT)	CV Google Scholar
Mr. George M. Mwangi	Assistant Lecturer Water Engineering MSc (JKUAT) Coordinator – External Attachment	CV Google Scholar
Eng. Job M. Karimi	Assistant Lecturer Foundation Engineering MSc (JKUAT), Registered Professional Engineer (PE) Undergraduate projects coordinator	CV Google Scholar
Ms Anne Njuguna	Tutorial Fellow Water Engineering MSc (JKUAT) Coordinator – Internal Attachment	CV Google Scholar
Dr. Brian Mutua	Lecturer Foundation Engineering  PhD (Kyoto University, Japan) Coordinator – Timetabling	CV Google Scholar ResearchGate
Winfred N. Mutungi	Tutorial Fellow Foundation Engineering  MSc (PAUISTI) Examination Officer	CV Google Scholar
Mr. Harrison O. Mandela	Teaching Assistant – Highway Engineering BSc (JKUAT) Assistant Examination Officer	CV Google Scholar

 

II. TECHNICAL STAFF

Mrs. Doris Kirimi	Chief Technologist – Water/ Environment MSc (KU)	CV
Mr. Joseph M. Kitheka	Senior Technologist – Hydraulics BSc (JKUAT)	CV
Mr. Francis Munyi	Senior Technologist– Water/ Environment BSc (JKUAT)	CV
Mr. Wicklife Juma	Technologist– Soils/ Foundation BSc (JKUAT)	CV
Mr. Obadiah Kimulu	Technologist – Structures/ Materials Dip	CV

 

III. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF

Ms. Cecilia Koki	Admin/Secretary, Dip	CV
Mr. James Gathegethi	Support, Dip SMARTEC	CV
Ms. Cicilia Mbogo	Support, Cert	CV
Ms. Catherine Kasyoki	Support, Cert.	CV

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Downloads

• 2026 August Special/Supplementary Examination Timetable For undergraduate YR 1-5 – Updated 21.07.2026
• 2026 August Special/Supplementary Exam Timetable for Postgraduate Yr: 1 – Updated on 21.07.2026
• 2025 July Special/Supplementary Examination Timetable For undergraduate YR 1-5 – Updated 06.07.2025
• 2025 JAN-MAY Semester Exam Timetable_Undergraduate Yr: 1-5 – Updated on 28.04.2025

 

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The Chairperson

Department of Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

P.O Box 62000 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254-067-52402 Fax: +254-067-52164 E-mail: civil@eng.jkuat.ac.ke

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