Writing · Three notebooks, three audiences

I seek knowledge — and share what I find

My writing runs along three tracks: technical articles for practising electrical engineers, guidance for students and educators, and personal essays and poems. Alongside them sit peer-reviewed research and five published books.

Where I publish

Three ongoing bodies of writing

Notebook 01

Electrical engineering articles

EEE Kenya

Practical articles on electrical building services, design practice, tendering, and the consulting industry — written for engineers, technicians, and students working in the field.

Building servicesDesign practiceConsulting
Read on EEE Kenya →
Notebook 02

Educational articles

E-Education Group

Guidance on learning, careers, scholarships, and professional growth — helping students and early-career professionals navigate education and the path into work.

CareersScholarshipsStudy skills
Read on E-Education →
Notebook 03

Personal essays & poems

benardmakaa.com

Reflections beyond engineering — essays on ideas, learning, and life, alongside poetry. The more personal side of the notebook.

EssaysPoemsReflection
Read personal blog →

Longer-form work

Peer-reviewed research · Published books

Research publicationsSeven conference & journal papers on transformer insulation, transients, and engineering educationView →
BooksFive published titles — engineering references, learning guides, and a novelBrowse →

For the full publication list and Google Scholar profile, see the Research page.

Want me to write for you, or speak?

I take on technical writing, guest articles, and speaking invitations on electrical engineering, research, and education.