Names of Awardees

Arch. Kigara Kamweru

• 2005 CAA Accreditation
• International Student Competitions won within department

• Chairman 2002-2010
• Launched Two-tier degree programme in Architecture.
• Completed and implemented the departmental strategic plan.
• Key member of inaugural UNES Strategic Planning committee
• Director of Building Research Unit as HABRI was incorporate into the department forming the Department of Architecture and Building Science.
• Introduction of work study programme at departmental level at computer lab.
• Transformation of staff perception through collaborative activities and vision.
• Revolutionalisation of the department’s image amongst peers and regulatory bodies both local and international
• Collaborative links with international partners.
• Weekly Friday Column in the Daily Nation.

Publications

Prof. Tom J. C. Anyamba

• Originator of African vernacular architecture

• Chairman 1998-2002
• Dean 2011-2015
• Introduced African Architecture as core to department breaking from Eurocentric direction of the department’s founders.
• Research grant of $ 121,480.00 from Norwegian Universities’ Council (NUFU), for research on Human Settlements.
• Initiated departmental strategic plan.
• Published book.
• Publications
• Architectural Design with African Traditional Focus…Kisumu

Arch. Musau Kimeu

• MOU with University of Cambridge Postgraduate Programme

• Winner of the Green Architect of the Year Award 2015: Energy Management Award
• Energy Management Awards 2014: Winner of the Green Building Award (LRC Building at CUEA) population through outreach and hiring criteria.
• Environmental design programme. Includes Masters of Architecture (environmental design)
• Publications
• Architectural Design with Environmental Design Focus …LRC

Ms. Tabitha M. Kiarie

Senior Technologist

• Member of the Performance Contracting committee   Facilitated the department being ranked No. 2 teaching department in the whole University, and No. 1 in the College of Architecture and Engineering.
• Coordinates departmental events including décor and ambience.
• Departments’ Peer counselor – counsels and guides students at undergraduate level.
• Inspection and acceptance of delivered equipment/goods for the school of the Built Environment
• A member of the ICT board
• Member of College Environment Committee
• School of the Built Environment Representative in the Shows and Exhibitions
• Committee member in the Annual E.A. Architecture Regional Workshop and Exhibition - décor and ambience.
• Member of the USPAS Steering committee representing Grades A-F and 12-15