Tokyo foundation for Policy Research initiated the Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund, or Sylff, in 1987 to support students pursuing graduate studies in the humanities and social sciences. Sylff is offering 1 PhD and 2 masters scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year in the following programmes: Economics, Communication Studies, Development Studies and Sociology.

The University of Nairobi launched a Master of Arts in Women, Children and Nature Rights in Environmental Governance (WCNREG) in August 2023. This MA in WCNREG is multidisciplinary and seeks to promote sustainable development in the Eastern and Southern African region by addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

The University of Nairobi held its annual Staff Recognition Awards ceremony on Monday 10th February at the Chandaria Auditorium. It was a celebration of the dedication and achievements of university staff across various faculties and departments.

The awards ceremony brought together faculty members, university leadership, and distinguished guests to honor the exceptional contributions of staff who go above and beyond in their roles.