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Background: The number of children affected by autism has risen, with 1 in every 59 children being diagnosed within the spectrum (WHO, 2022). In Kenya, the disorder affects approximately four per cent of the population according to a 2007 Autism Society of Kenya estimation. Such children face certain day to day challenges with the main ones falling under communication, social interaction, sensory sensitivities and behavioural issues.

Dr. Michael Munene won and was awarded the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards), in the award category:DIAR Award for PWD Inclusion Champions on Friday March 3, 2023 at The Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi. The running theme for this edition is Belong You Belong, We Belong.

Tosheka textile is a well known Business located in Wote, Makueni County that deals with processing of silk thread. During this trip, students were able to understand the process of silk farming and how the final product comes to be. Furthermore, the process of dying and threading was also shared with them and they got a chance to make their own. With the final materials, students got an opportunity to weave a small piece using the looming devices at the industry.

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Dr. Samuel Maina Mwituria, see THE KENYA GAZETTE highlighted number eleven (11). Chairman Department of the Arts and Design awarded the order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya

Prof. Thomas Hill from South Wales University, United Kingdom, visited the Department of Art and Design, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design on Monday the 24th of October 2022.

Chair Department of Arts and Design (left) explaining to the visiting Permanent Secretary, Vice Chancellor  University of Nairobi and the management the samples of raw materials collected from Makueni and Nyeri counties for the production of ceramics Toilet (Ngisi).

Permanent Secretary Ministry of public works delivering keynote speech on ceramic toilet during his visit at the Department of the Arts and Design. This project is geared towards the affordable housing which is one of the government big four agenda.

This year’s Nairobi Innovation Week marks the 6th annual event beneath the umbrella theme ’Innovation for transformation and Impact in the society''. The event has different sessions showcasing; Innovation exhibition, plenary sessions and side events such as master classes and Safaricom Hackathon.

The design industry has gone digital. Ensure that you are aware of the relevant software on the market, both paid for and the free. Learn 3D software such as Blender too. It will serve you very well. You can only be taught a limited amount in class due to time constraints. You need to read, research and practise learning the remaining portion, growing exponentially in your own time.