Looking at a building coming up, all one sees is concrete and steel. It looks lifeless. Cynthia Waihenya is a design engineer who brings life into the building by introducing service to it. She works at Gamma Delta E A as a consulting Engineer. Find out what is unique about a design engineer. Continue reading “Design engineer: Why what I do matters”
Category: Careers
How I will become the next technology entrepreneur in Africa
Your career is a minefield of opportunities where you can invest your energies.
Why I am a Food Microbiologist
We need more women to take on food science roles to address the multiplicity of challenges in the agriculture and food sectors. Food Scientists have a critical role to play in Agricultural research and development, which has a direct impact on national growth.
Taking the lead: The architect
Meet Nina Ndichu, the principal architect at Mimari Ltd in Kenya. With 11 years of experience in architecture, she tells us of how she came into her role and her take of the architectural landscape for women in the construction industry. Continue reading “Taking the lead: The architect”
The Electrical Engineer & her agenda for Africa
In the words of Howard Thurman, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
Engineering design thinking & innovation: My passion
My hope is that, soon Research & Development (R&D) will be a bustling and essential field in Africa, similar to the United States, Europe and Asia. It’s high time we Africans develop homegrown solutions and innovations.
The business of renewable energy: How do engineers fit in?
There are a lot of investment opportunities in renewable energy in Africa right now. What is the role of engineers in this sector? Rita Nkatha Laibuta, an Electrical Engineer practising in the Renewable Energy Industry, tells us how her training puts her in a unique position to identify opportunities and catalyse involvement of partners towards implementation. Continue reading “The business of renewable energy: How do engineers fit in?”
Nuclear Science is not all about bombs!
Nuclear science is not all about bombs. There is a lot that goes into extracting and harnessing nuclear energy, which makes it very interesting
When Architecture meets Business
Entrepreneurship is different from employment in that it is freedom with responsibility. It begins with a dream, is driven by passion, and success of the venture only pushes you to do more.
Policy and medical care: Why we need more doctors in policy and advocacy
I wanted to be a doctor since I was 9 years old. In my second year of medical school, I realized that I needed something more than just being a mainstream doctor. Through personal initiative and mentors, I was able to find my niche in research.
