Margaret Thatcher Library
MOI UNIVERSITY, KENYA

Triad were commissioned to carry out studies for the feasibility of constructing university libraries in Kenya and following the successful negotiations with the Kenya Government, the British Government undertook to construct a new university library at Moi University. Triad were appointed architects and project managers for this project. The consultants team included not only construction professionals but also librarians and equipment and furniture specialists. Triad were mandated to implement the whole project, including furnishing, fitting and equipping the library, stocking it with books and managing training
programmes. The overall project value in 1992 was sterling £7 million.

Triad co-ordinated the design team whose team members were located not only in Kenya but also in UK, including librarians from Loughborough University, Ove Arup Engineers in London and the shelving and furniture consultants in Northampton. Triad managed the procurement exercise as well as design and supervision of the building contract.

The building covers an area of 15,000 square metres and accommodates 600,000 volumes and provides seating for 2,500 readers. The project also included the development of a new Faculty of Information Science.

Triad’s team ran a series of training seminars to familiarise the university staff with the running of the building
and improve skills in computerised systems. The procurement of a full computerised system was also part of
the services provided by the Triad team. The project was completed within budget and is providing a new
focus on the campus at Moi University and is contributing immensely to the quality of academic life of Moi University.

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