The Student
Obiko Edward
Editor in chief
Eyinda Samuel
Managing Editor
Angela Hiuhu
Editorial Team
Loise Mbaria
Editor Team
Ritah Laibuta Nkatha
Editorial Team
Ochilo David
Editorial Team
David Nyagah
Graphic Designer
ESA EXECUTIVE 2007-2008
CHAIRMAN
Obonyo Cedric
VICE CHAIRMAN
Ismael Bett
SECRETARY GENERAL
Mbari Muchiri
TREASURER
Lilian Kamanja
PUBLICITY SECRETARY
Nyakiongora George
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SEC
Njuguna James
VICE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS SEC
Abira Nancy
SOCIAL AFFAIRS SEC
Esther Ndeti
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Obiko Edward
Editor in Chief
In this Issue
I am indeed hon-oured to present this bonus issue of The Student Engi-neer. On behalf of the Engineering Students’ Associa-tion, I would like towelcome on board the Engineeringfraternity the freshman year of 2008/09 and wish them the pleasant scholarly experienceas we have had thus far.In this issue take a look at the Telecommuni-cations industry in Kenya and the morphosisthat has and will continue to affect our livesfirst of all as wananchi and it goes without mention, as Engineers. Development is futilewithout guaranteeing its sustainability, thuswe also focus on Telecom’s with regard tothis year’s theme which has been renewable sources of energy.The July-October holiday has been an event filled break with engineering students tak-ing part in numerous events and activitieswhich have proven too many to document inthis issue. Find out what happened at the IEEE Engineering Students’ Exhibition in the ESANews round-up and read about some of theFourth-term tours on Page 22. Do you live theButtefly Lifestyle? Find out on page 12. Still onthe lifestyle revolutions through the Telecom’sindustry you can read on Google Earth’s Power of Place in our GeoSpatial Feature.I would like to extend our gratitude to all whocontributed to the realization of this second quarterly issue, first of all to the Engineering Students Association and its Executive. Spe-cial thanks to Eng. A. A. McCorkindale and our sponsors for their unwavering support. Finally I would like to congratulate you, the Student Engineer, for your overwhelming support, en-couragement and feedback that has brought The Student Engineer to life. As usual we welcome any feedback from our readers so that you can participate in improv-ing this quarterly digest.Have an eventful semester.
PROFILE
Interview with Dr. Kai wulff (MD Kenya Data Networks)
4NEWS
Ericsson Innovation CentreDe Uitviders - A project by Hugo Vrijdag
6
ESA News - New ESA Team sworn in
7FEATURETelecommunication in Kenya9EDITORIALButterfly Lifestyle12PROJECT REVIEW
Select Review of IEEE Exhibition
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Dr. Kai Uwe Wulff Page 4 Telecommunication Page 9De Uitvenders Page 6
REGULARS
Your Say
3
Engineering Woman
5
Around and About
19
Entertainment
20
Pictorial
25
Electrical
14
Civil
15
Mechanical
16
Geospatial
17
Environmental
18
“All that was once just science fiction from thearchives of ‘Star Trek’ to the special effects of ‘TheIllusionist’ has come to life through science.”
Are we far too deep in the bowels of this beast, that is, third world? page 9.
EDITORIAL BOARD
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