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Famed architect’s family battle over burial site and property
The body of architect Joel Nyaseme is lying in a mortuary more than two months after he died as a dispute over his final resting place rages between his clan and his wife. In a dispute reminiscent of the legal battle between the Umira Kager clan and veteran politician Wambui Otieno over the remains of … Continue reading
Transition – Architect Joel E. D. Nyaseme Passes On
Architect Joel E. D. Nyaseme has died. The sole partner at Joel E. D. Nyaseme & Associates passed away on Saturday, 4th February 2012. It is not yet clear what caused his death. Arch. Nyaseme was one of the oldest names in the profession, was also a prominent figure in the architectural profession, having been … Continue reading
James Njuguna Gitoho – Celebrating 30 Years in Architectural Practice
James Njuguna Gitoho, born in 1956, is the Principal Partner at Triad Architects. He is best known as the architect behind the imposing Barclays Plaza building along Loita Street, which the firm won through a design competition. With ambitions of becoming a Mechanical Engineer from a tender age, James worked his way through school, first … Continue reading
Architecture Graduate Tops List at UON Graduation Fete
Her wide smile and soft speech are striking. But behind it all, Linda Nkatha is keen to show the world that success does not choose gender. Last Friday, when her name was read out as the best overall student at the University of Nairobi (UoN), it wasn’t luck; she had earned it. The path to … Continue reading
Featured Architect – Dr. Reuben Mutiso
When Reuben Mutiso left Nairobi for Botswana in 1986, it was about adventure. Twenty-three years down the line, what started as an exploration has given forth an empire of architectural accomplishments that many envy. Dr Mutiso has stamped his mark in Botswana. To his name are iconic structures that include a law court, … Continue reading
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