Prof. Kiama installed as the 8th VC at University of Nairobi

Professor Stephen Gitahi Kiama (56) has officially been installed as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, taking over from Professor Peter Mulwa Mbithi. During his installation in Taifa Hall on June 05, 2020, past VCs, staff, students and industrial relations leaders paid glowing tribute to the new VC. Professor Kiama is a Kenyan veterinary surgeon and academic who, effective 3rd January 2020, became the 8th Vice Chancellor, University of Nairobi. The occasion was marked with colour and pomp and was graced by Dr.Vijoo Rattansi the Chancellor and Prof. Julia Ojiambo, the Chair of University Council. 

FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES - APPLICATION FOR MAY 2023 INTAKE NOW OPEN

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences is now accepting applications for Bachelors & Masters programmes for the June 2023 intake. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Click HERE to see the list of all the programmes offered: 

UoN PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU) TO OFFER JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The University of Nairobi (UoN) hosted a delegation from Washington State University (WSU) on Monday, February 6th, 2023. The team led by Prof. Kirk Schulz, the 11th President of WSU are in the country for five days to see the collaborative projects they are implementing in Kenya. In the near future, the two universities will provide joint degree programs and work together to apply for funding to do additional research.

UoN COMPASSION DAY - 7TH DECEMBER

The University has been supporting needy students through variuos avenues. Since the beginning of the FY 2022-2023, over 700 students have requested for support. The University supported 181 needy students with bursaries and scholarships from our partners. Additionaly, over 500 students have been placed on the University work study program. However, with more and more students requesting for support, these interventions are not adequate and there is the fear of some students opting to defer their studies.

REGISTER TO ATTEND BILL GATES TOWNHALL - 17TH NOVEMBER 2022

You are invited to attend the Bill Gates'  forum with the University Community on Innovating for Food Security and Climate Change on Thursday 17th November, 2022.

We have organized a watch party in Taifa Hall or you could also attend virtually through this link  https://events.africa.com/registration/form/

UNIVERSITY OF ANNUAL SPORTS DAY -14TH OCTOBER 2022

The annual sports competition is an important event for identifying and showcasing sports talents at the University of Nairobi. This years' sports day will involve faculties and campuses competing in soccer, basketball.rugby volleyball, handball, swimming, Athletics , Badminton, Scrabble, Darts,creative games and tug of war.

This is therefore to inform the teams to prepare and be ready to claim their place in the championship.

The competitions will take place at the Chancellor's court/ sports ground  in Main campus at 8.00am.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE IN CALIFORNIA - EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND POSTGRADUATES

This is to  inform you that applications are now open for the Exchange Programs to be held at University of La Verne, California for  UoN students.  

ULV provides a limited number of partial Scholarships, funding 70% of tuition fees where students are awarded based on merit and how early they apply.   

For 3 weeks, along with classes at the ULV campus, the students improve their English skills, learn from global companies on private business visits and gain experience to advance rapidly in their career.