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Faculty of Engineering And Technology

eng dean

Dr. Benedict M. Mutua,
BSc Eng. (EU), MSc Eng. (MELB), PhD, Post Doc (BOKU)

Njoro Campus, P.O. Box 536-20115,  Egerton, Kenya.
Telephone: + 254 51 2217659  Fax: + 254 51 62527  
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Introduction

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology was started on March 1, 1997. The Faculty then consisted only of one department namely Agricultural Engineering, which hitherto was administered under the Faculty of Agriculture. Since then, the Faculty has expanded and now has three more departments namely:

  • Department of Agricultural Engineering (AGEN)
  • Department of Civil and Environment Engineering. (CEEN)
  • Department of Electrical and Control Engineering (ICEN)
  • Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering (IEEN)

This Faculty envisages to be leading in training of high level manpower and research in Engineering and Technology to meet the needs of the society.

Mission

The Faculty produces quality engineers and technologists capable of contributing
solutions to societal problems through research, need-driven programmes,
outreach and consultancy services by using the state of the art facilities.

The main objectives of the Faculty are:
  • To train high-level manpower.
  • To conduct research.
  • To offer consultancy and outreach services in areas of Engineering and Technology fundamental in promoting technological development and advancement of socio-economic status of mankind.
  • To develop and maintain linkages with other relevant institutions and stakeholders for mutual benefits.

Admission Criteria

All candidates admitted to the Faculty programmes must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements stipulated in the common university entrance regulations.
In addition, applicants must meet minimum faculty requirements of C+ in
mathematics, Physics, or physical sciences, chemistry, geography or
Biology/biological sciences or any Group IV. The Faculty admits Self-Sponsored
applicants into all programmes offered. They are taught together in an integrated
arrangement.

Administrative Officers

Faculty Senior Administrative Officers
The Dean is the administrative and academic head of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. On the day-to-day administrative matters, the Dean is assisted by one Assistant Registrar and an Administrative Assistant.

FACULTY COMMITTEES
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology has the following committees

  • Management
  • Undergraduate studies
  • Post graduate studies
  • Research and extension
  • Planning and physical facilities
  • Library and publications
  • Exams and timetabling
  • Information and technology
  • Training
  • Staff welfare
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Student Disciplinary
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
Staff are involved in Research Activities aimed at solving engineering problems
of the Kenyan society in particular and of mankind in general. They are also
involved in various consultancies for both private and public sectors. The
following are among the current research projects.
  • Rural Water Treatment Technologies
  • Pyrethrum solar drying
  • Water harvesting technologies for domestic and livestock use
  • Irrigation Development for Small holder agriculture
  • Land Management Systems using GIS
  • Digital Terrain Modeling
  • Flood Management (NBCBN-RE) 

Programmes

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The Faculty currently offers the following undergraduate programmes..

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES
The Bachelor's programme is taught in five academic years each consisting of
two semesters of 17 weeks each. There is an eight-week Engineering practice
after the third year and another 8-week Industrial Attachment after the fourth year
all meant to impart practical and professional skills to the Undergraduate
students.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The Faculty presently offers the following Postgraduate Programmes.

Masters Programmes

Doctoral Programmes

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering (Ph.D.AGEN)
SPECIALISED SHORT COURSES

The Faculty conduct tailor-made and specialized short courses at Certificate and
Diploma levels on demand. Course Certificates and Diploma Certificates are
offered on successful completion of the various programmes. Various
Departments have developed demand driven Diploma programmes such as

Diploma in Irrigation Technology, Geomatics and Remote Sensing Engineering among others.The Master's programmes take two academic years. The first year is devoted to rigorous course work while the second is either more coursework (for Masters degree without thesis) and thesis/dissertation research (for the Masters degree with thesis).
The Ph.D programme lasts for three to four academic years and currently
requires remedial coursework depending on subject deficiencies that may be
detected on admission.

 


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