In accordance with the provisions of Article 16 (1) and (2) of the UNSA Constitution, 2017 (Amended), 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission hereby announces that the Faculties and Campuses Students Association Elections will be held online, on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.

The End of Semester II examinations were initially scheduled to commence on Monday 18th May 2026 and conclude on Friday 29th May 2026. However, the nationwide strike in the transport sector affected movement, limiting access to the university for both students and staff. This situation led to the postponement of exams that has been scheduled for Monday 18th May and Tuesday 19th May 2026.

The University of Nairobi Council, after the requisite consultations has appointed Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, ushering in a new era of academic leadership, institutional renewal, innovation and global engagement at Kenya’s premier university. Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau has been acting as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Academic Affairs).