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.

With climate change becoming a big concern, students from the Biosystems Engineering department decided to take action. They grabbed shovels and got to work planting trees. Last Friday, they planted more than 380 trees to help combat climate change and make our future better.