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Postgraduate Engineering programmes offered at the university of Nairobi Kenya.

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Laura Wanjiru

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Engineering is one of the careers that pay well in terms of salary in Kenya hence many students who finish their Kenya Certificate of Secondary of Education (KCSE) every year wish to pursue this course of engineering. University of Nairobi is one of the public universities in Kenya that offer engineering programmes right form undergraduate to postgraduate level (postgraduate diploma, masters and doctor of philosophy). The engineering programmes offered by the University of Nairobi are approved by certain recognized boards and institutions in Kenya to ensure standardization purposes. The institutions that have approved the engineering courses offered at the University of Nairobi are institution Engineers of Kenya (IEK), Engineers Registration of Kenya (ERB) and institution of Surveyors of Kenya and land surveyors Board. University of Nairobi is the only university in Kenya that has produced many engineers at all levels of education, that is, at degree, masters and Ph.D level. The engineering programmes of the University of Nairobi are offered under the school of engineering which is one of the oldest school in the University since it was a college (Royal Technical College) in 1956.

The postgraduate programmes offered at the University of Nairobi range from postgraduate diploma, masters to doctor of philosophy programmes. The only postgraduate diploma programme offered is postgraduate diploma in Energy Management. The masters and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D) programmes offered at the school of engineering in the University of Nairobi include the masters of Science (M.Sc.) and Ph.D in Engineering in:

  • Transport Engineering.
  • Environmental Health Engineering.
  • Structural Engineering.
  • Water Resource Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering.
  • Transport and Highway Engineering.
  • Telecommunication System.
  • Power system.
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  • Geographic Information System (GIS).
  • Geospatial Engineering.
  • Geospatial and Space Technology.
  • Surveying. • Environmental Engineering.
  • Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering.
  • Process and Food Engineering.
  • Power and Machinery Engineering.
  • Structures Engineering.

The other masters programmes offered at the University of Nairobi are masters of science in engineering in:

  • Material science and Metallurgical Engineering.
  • Energy Management.
  • Applied Mechanics.
  • Industrial Engineering.

The other doctor of philosophy programmes offered by school of engineering at the university of Nairobi include:

  • Solid and structural Mechanics.
  • Mechanics of Machines.
  • Thermodynamics.
  • Fluid Mechanics.
  • Material Science and Engineering.
  • Engineering Management.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.

For more information on the engineering courses offered by the University of Nairobi in the school of engineering, you can contact the Dean School of Engineering using the postal address Box 30197 – 00100, Nairobi, email address [email protected], their website www.uonbi.ac.ke or call them using the telephone numbers 318262 Ext. 28400/2840/28401/28415.

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Laura Wanjiru

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Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, Laura Wanjiru has always been at the crossroads of innovation and tradition. As a child, she was deeply fascinated by the range of products that would make their way into her family's household – from traditional Kenyan crafts to the latest technological gadgets.

This curiosity about products and their usability led Laura to pursue a degree in Consumer Science at a prestigious university in Kenya. Throughout her academic journey, she became renowned for her discerning eye and her innate ability to evaluate products with a balanced perspective, considering both the local context and global standards.

Upon graduation, Laura ventured into the world of journalism, carving a niche for herself as a product reviewer. Her reviews, covering a broad spectrum from household appliances to personal care items and tech gadgets, quickly gained a following. Readers appreciated her in-depth analysis, combined with her authentic voice that seamlessly blended technical know-how with relatable experiences.

Laura's work in the product review space did more than just guide consumers in their purchasing decisions; she also influenced brands and manufacturers to uphold high standards of quality and functionality, especially in the Kenyan market.

Beyond her written work, Laura Wanjiru has been a panelist on various consumer-focused television and radio shows, offering insights and tips on product selection and usage. She has also been instrumental in organizing and moderating consumer feedback sessions, helping brands better understand the Kenyan market.

Today, with her finger always on the pulse of consumer trends, Laura continues her mission of providing honest, clear, and impactful product reviews. Her work remains a valuable resource for readers not just in Kenya, but internationally, as they navigate the vast world of consumer products.

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