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Facilities Management Department

Maintaining a Conducive Learning and Working Environment

Ayub Mjomba

Ayub Mjomba

Head of Department - Facilities Management

Mechanical Engineering

What We Do

The Facilities Management Department is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and development of the university's physical infrastructure, including buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment. Our mandate is to ensure a safe, clean, and sustainable environment that supports the academic mission and enhances the experience of students, staff, and visitors.

Core Functions

Building Maintenance

Building and infrastructure maintenance (civil, structural, and architectural works)

Grounds Management

Grounds and landscape management, including cleaning services and beautification projects

Utilities Management

Utilities management (water, electricity, and sewage systems) to ensure reliable supply and efficiency

Equipment Maintenance

Mechanical and electrical equipment maintenance (e.g., HVAC systems, lifts, generators)

Space Management

Space management and allocation for academic and administrative functions

Project Management

Project management for new developments, renovations, and upgrades

Waste Management

Waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives

Fleet Management

Maintenance and management of the university's vehicle fleet

Event Support

Providing logistical and setup support for university events

Key Responsibilities

  • Preventive Maintenance: Regularly scheduled inspections and servicing of university assets
  • Request Management: Prompt response to maintenance requests through a centralized system
  • Security and Safety: Overseeing the security of physical assets, including access control and fire safety
  • Utility Optimization: Monitoring consumption and implementing energy-saving measures
  • Fleet Management: Maintenance and management of the university's vehicle fleet
  • Event Support: Providing logistical and setup support for university events

Facilities Management Staff

Ayub Mjomba

Head of Department

Mechanical Engineering

Boniface Mwaidoma

Head of Section - Estates

Electrical Engineering

Brian Kithuka

Head of Section - Transport

Transport and Logistics

Sylviah Ngele

Assistant Grounds Foreman

General Agriculture

Abdul Mohammed

Artisan IV

Electrical Installation

Ramadhan Basho

Artisan IV

Masonry

Esther Shighadi

Cleaner/Messenger III

Business Administration

Jeremiah Mambo

Cleaner/Messenger III

Masonry

Bernard Mwangoma

Artisan IV

Plumber

Velentina Mwakudua

Cleaner/Grounds II

Geofrey Maghanga

Cleaner/Messenger III

Masonry

Juma Ali

Artisan IV

Painter

Dan Mwalemu

Cleaner/Grounds II

Samson Matilda

Cleaner/Grounds II

Josiah Mwakazi

Cleaner/Grounds II

Henry Madeda

Cleaner/Messenger III

Driver/Mechanics & Theology

Paul Asidi

Cleaner/Messenger III

Hannington Malombo

Artisan IV

Carpentry and Joinery

Rose Ngele

Cleaner/Grounds II

Rozina M. Mwasura

Cleaner/Messenger III

Human Resource

Wayne Mwamburi

Cleaner/Messenger

Lab Technician

Evangelince Nyambu

Cleaner/Messenger

ECD Education

Mwanajuma Ramtu

Cleaner/Messenger

Selina Ngui

Cleaner/Messenger III

Grace Mwabili

Cleaner/Grounds I

Irine Saghe

Cleaner/Messenger III

Hassan Ngenya

Cleaner/Messenger III

Bindery

Francis Makove

Cleaner/Grounds III

Plumber

Teresa Wacera

Cleaner/Messenger III

Benard K. Momanyi

Senior Driver Mechanic

Driver/Mechanics

Benard M. Mwadime

Driver

Driver

Abdulrazak Bakari

Senior Driver

Driver

Aden Mohamed

Driver

Driver

Robin M. Machi

Driver II

Driver/Mechanics

Service Hours

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Emergency Services: Available 24/7

Contact Information

Director of Facilities: Eng. John Mwawasi
+254 (0) 20 221 3729
Facilities Office, Administration Block, Ground Floor, Room 003A
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Our Collaborators & Partners

Proud to collaborate with leading institutions and organizations worldwide

DAAD

German Academic Exchange Service

NML - CSIR India

National Metallurgical Laboratory

WFURS

World Forum of Universities of Resources on Sustainability

Technical University of Mombasa

Kenya

HTW Dresden

University of Applied Sciences, Germany

GIA

Gemological Institute of America

TU Clausthal

Clausthal University of Technology, Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany

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