Lecturer, Civil Engineering, SEKU
Dean:School of Engineering & Technology,SEKU
CERTIFICATES / DEGREES AND GRADES ATTAINED AND DATES
- Certificate of Primary Education ( K.C.P.E ): B- , 1989
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ( K.C.S.E ) B- , 1993
- Diploma in Civil Engineering PASS 1997
- Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering PASS 2007
- Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), B.Sc., Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT) Upper Second Class Honours , 2012
- Master of Science (Civil Engineering) (Thesis research in Structures), JKUAT 2015
- Master of Business Administration-Strategic Management (MBA), SEKU 2016
- Full Admission,Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. Research in Civil Engineering), School of Engineering, University of Nairobi, Kenya 2019
WORK EXPERIENCE IN SUMMARY
- 2019 to date: DEAN:School of Engineering &Technology (SEKU)
- Dec.2018-Sept.2019 :Chief Executive Officer -The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- 2017/2018: DEAN-School of Engineering & Technology: SEKU University, KITUI
- 2015-2018:Part-Time Lecturer-Civil Engineering: JKUAT,KU,TUK,TUM
- 2013 -2016 The Devolved County Government of Kitui CEC - County Minister for Lands, Infrastructure & Urban Development Job G-T
- 2010-2013: Mellech Engineering & Construction Ltd., NAIROBI. Projects Engineer
- 2006 -2010: Ital Build Imports Ltd. - Mombasa ,Projects Engineer
- 2002-Sept.2005 Giciem Construction Co.Ltd. –Mombasa, Site Agent
- 1999-2002 Vapco Construction Co. Ltd. – Mombasa, Site Superintendent
INVOLVEMENT IN RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS/CONFERENCES
Thesis , Articles & Conference Publications:
- 2021: Assessment of Remote Engineering Education in Kenya
- 2021: Load-deflection behaviour of reinforced concrete slab under varied axial compressive loading Paper ID: IJERTV10IS020018
- 2021 : Analysis of a travel pattern of a university community in a rural area: a case study of South Eastern Kenya University Paper ID: IJERT IJERTV10IS020019
- 2021 : An assessment into the use of crushed glass as partial replacement for fine aggregates Paper ID: IJERTV10IS020176
- 2014 : Published a Thesis Research Entitled “ An investigation into the application of used lube oil for improvement of engineering foundations” Paper ID: IJERTV3IS080087
- 2019:Paper Reviewer for IEK Conference(30 papers) -Conference Booklet available
- 2018: Presented a Paper on Marine Infrastructure at the 25th IEK International Conference held at Pride Inn Beach Resort in Mombasa, Kenya. Published in Peer Reviewed Kenya ENGINEER (ISSN 2304-2168) -Conference Booklet available
Ongoing Research:
- 2019 to date :PhD Student UoN “An Assessment of Vibration and response of nearby structures induced by metre gauge freight rail transport in Nairobi Metropolis.” MSc. Engineering Research Guidance/Supervision
- 2020: Suitability of waste tyres as replacement of fine and coarse aggregates in concrete mix applications MSc.Student,JKUAT(Jeremiah Kisilu)
- 2020: Experimental Studies on Self Compacting concrete using waste materials JKUAT,MSc.Student,JKUAT(Eric Kiilu)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING
- Professional Engineer (PE), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
- Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- LEAD Expert, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Audit (EA) - (NEMA)
- Corporate Member,Environment Institute of Kenya(MEIK)
- Corporate Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb-UK)
- Corporate Member, Architectural Association of Kenya (MAAK)
- Member, Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC)
- Member, Engineering Council of Deans and Principals of Kenya
INNOVATIONS & ATTRACTION OF FUNDS
- School of Engineering & Technology: Manufacture of Face Masks: SEKU Covid-19 Response 2020/2021, Generated Revenue to the University. Approved Proposal available
- School of Engineeering & Technology: Modified Soap & Water Dispenser :SEKU Covid-19 Response 2020/2021. Approved Proposal available