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Thoughts on civil engineering, structural design, and the craft of building.
EventsWhat I Learned from Visiting Thika (Ndakaini) Dam as a Civil Engineering Student
Explore what I learned from visiting Thika (Ndakaini) Dam, Kenya's largest water supply reservoir for Nairobi. This civil engineering site visit covers dam engineering, water resources engineering, earth-fill dam safety, infrastructure management, and practical lessons every engineering student and infrastructure enthusiast can appreciate.
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MediaMy Reflections After My TV47 Interview on World Youth Skills Day 2026
Reflecting on my TV47 interview during World Youth Skills Day 2026, I share my views on engineering education in Kenya, AI in engineering, graduate employability, and why stronger collaboration between universities, industry, and government is essential to empower young engineers and drive innovation.
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EventsMy Experience at the Luxury Living and Design Expo in Nairobi, Kenya
My experience at the Luxury Living and Design Expo in Kenya, exploring real estate due diligence, property ownership, changing buyer preferences and modern housing trends
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industryProperty Investment Through the Lens of a Construction Manager
In this article, Gertrude Benedict Wanjiru explores property investment from a construction manager’s perspective, looking beyond listings and prices to understand how cost, time, quality and project management influence whether a property becomes an asset or a liability.
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BooksThe Abnormal Student by Nashon Okowa: Book Review and Lessons for Students
A personal review of The Abnormal Student by Nashon Okowa, highlighting lessons on identity, self-discipline, networking, personal branding, and professional development for students.
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Legal ReadsHow Much Are Engineers Paid in Kenya? What the Engineers Scale of Fees Says
How much are engineers paid for professional services in Kenya? I explore what the Engineers Scale of Fees says about professional fees, engineering responsibilities, and whether the prescribed fees are actually followed in practice.
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Legal ReadsWhat Regulations Guide Engineering Practice in Kenya? A Look at the Engineers Act, 2011
I read the Engineers Act, 2011 to understand the regulations governing engineering practice in Kenya. Here are the key lessons, provisions, penalties, gaps and recommendations I noted.
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BooksThe Seven Rules of Real Estate Investment by Nashon Okowa: A Book Review
A review of Nashon Okowa’s The Seven Rules of Real Estate Investment, exploring the principles of feasibility, ROI, due diligence, location, marketing, project teams, and professional project management.
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