Three University of Nairobi staff have been recognized for their outstanding service in helping the country steer through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prof. Omu Anzala (no.14), Dr. Loice Achieng’ Ombajo (no.17) and Dr. Marybeth Maritim (no.18) were among the 68 Kenyans who received the award.

The President recognized 68 Kenyans with the Presidential order of service, Uzalendo award during the 57th Madaraka Day Ceremony 2020.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Science & Technology Park, University of Nairobi (UoN) is collaborating with a team at University of Cambridge (CAM) to develop an oxygen concentrator and ventilator.

 University of Nairobi signed six collaborative agreements with Indian universities. This is in in a bid to strengthen the 60 year old partnership between the University of Nairobi and the India.

This was done when a delegation led by Ms. Dave Vibhavari Vijay, Honorable Minister of State, Women and Children Welfare, Education (Primary and Higher Education) and Pilgrimage on February 14, 2020 when she paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor.