Geospatial Engineering Students(1^st & 2^nd years ) had a chance to visit Survey of Kenya for an academic trip on Friday,25^th July,2014.It  took place between 2-4pm.The students had a chance to visit various sections of the institutions which include Land Survey section, Technical section, hydrographic section, GIS section, Cartographic section ,photogrammetry section and Photolithography section. The students were taken through the various sections by the staff members of the institution some of whom are the alumni of the department of Geospatial and Space technology, University of Nairobi were they were explained on the various activities that take place in each section. They were also challenged on the role they have to play as students in building/marketing the profession. On behalf of the department, the students were accompanied by Mr Erick Mwadongo (Patron GESA) and Mrs  Mary Gwena (Assistant lecturer).Geospatial Engineering Students Association would like to appreciate the students for maximum cooperation portrayed during the event and calling for them to turn with the same spirit even for future events organized by the association.   Article written by an official GESA.

Geospatial Engineering Students Association held an Annual dinner at Sarova Panafric on 25th April, 2014.The event was attended by fifth year students, other students from the department and some lecturers. It was also marked by the attendance of professional companies which include Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Oakar Services, Geomaps and Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD).

There were presentations from the fifth year students companies and the members from the corporate world who were in attendance. The guest of honor (Dr Omar Farah; director of RCMRD) challenged the outgoing class on the need to remain competitive and have passion about the profession.He also cited examples of areas where the profession has taken dynamic change since its inception.

The Institution of Surveyors also offered to support the outgoing class by connecting them to other professionals in the field through the Geospatial chapter (graduate member) of ISK. There was a wonderful presentation by Oakar and Geomaps on the current changes in technologies in the profession especially in the area of GIS, Remote Sensing, and Survey & Mapping.

There was also an opportunity to carry out transition in the GESA executive committee where a handover ceremony took place and newly GESA elected committee members assumed office. We would still like to appreciate all students, lecturers and members of the corporate who participated in the event.

The Article was written and published by Anthony Koech Chairman GESA.

University of Nairobi students,department of Geospatial Engineering celebrating a world GIS day.It was graced by the chairman of the department,marketing director ESRI,Lecturers among other guests.