The Ngethu Water Treatment Plant transforms raw water from Ndakaini Dam into safe drinking water through a rigorous purification process. It is one of Nairobi’s key treatment facilities.

Students toured the entire flow path, starting with raw water intake, then into the rapid mixing units, sedimentation tanks, filtration systems, and eventually the chlorination chamber. They learned about water quality parameters, chemical dosing calculations, and redundancy planning in utility operations.

Thika Dam which is popularly known as Ndakaini Dam, nestled in the lush landscape of Murang’a County, stands as one of the most crucial water reservoirs serving Nairobi and its neighboring areas. With a capacity of 70 million cubic meters, it plays a fundamental role in ensuring water security for millions of residents.

During the University of Nairobi Innovation Week, the Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering proudly presented a groundbreaking innovation in potato harvesting, developed by one of our students. Held from May 8th to May 10th, 2024, under the theme "Innovations for Sustainable Community Development through Strong Multi-Sectoral Partnerships," this event provided a platform for showcasing transformative projects aimed at sustainable development.