Interview between Ms. Kadzo Mwandary and University of Nairobi (UoN) Students, Mr. Mark Amuko and Mr. Davis Osino who are both beneficiaries of the Erasmus+ mobility programs in UHK.
The University of Nairobi and the International Office of the Philosophical Faculty, University of Hradec Králové (UHK) had a staff week program focused on Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility cooperation held from Monday, May 2023, in the Czech Republic.
UoN Faculty member, Prof. Lilac Osanjo visited Spain through the Erasmus Plus Programme in May 2023. Prof. Osanjo documented her experience through this article.
In a first of its kind, the University of Nairobi held a students’ Recognition Award Ceremony to celebrate the outstanding students in various categories on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the iconic Taifa Hall.
What made this edition of Recognition Awards special was the honour of not only outstanding academic performance but also Talent, Research and Publication, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Leadership, Volunteerism, Extra-curricular activities and Sports and Games.
The University of Nairobi hosted the launch panel discussion of Taifa-1, a nanosatellite that was developed by the Kenya Space Agency. The panel discussion was attended by students, engineers, and experts in the field. The launch marks a significant milestone in Kenya's efforts to explore space science and technology for socioeconomic development.
Immaculate Kadikinyi left DCA after 3 years of service.
The University of Nairobi has partnered with the Open University in the UK, to host a two day hybrid workshop on the Skills for Prosperity. Over 30 Kenyan universities were invited including ; Kenyatta University, Maseno University, Kibabii University, Multi Media university ,Chuka University, Technical University of Mombasa, South East Kenya university,Masaai Mara University ,Kisii university.
Friday, November 25, 2022
The University held its annual international students day at the iconic Taifa Hall on the 25th of November 2022 under the theme “appreciating the diversity of our cultures”. Every year, the university sets a day to celebrate international students who make up to 1428 of the total student population.
The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama, DVC Academic Affairs Prof. Julius Ogeng’o, AVC RIE Prof. Margeret Hutchinson, Senate, Dean of Students Mr. Johnson Kinyua and UNSA leadership.
The University, through the office of the Dean of Students held an International Students orientation day. The session was attended by Windle Trust International Kenya, who are the main sponsors of students from refugee camps. 41 International students were taken through what the UoN has to offer and what’s expected of them by the various departments.
On 14th and 15th of October 2022, The Rotaract club of the University of Nairobi in partnership with university of Nairobi, Kenya National Transfusion Service and Equity Afia, held a UON blood drive at the university of Nairobi graduation square.
