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The University of Nairobi on Friday, May 8, 2026, hosted a colorful and inspiring Student Recognition Ceremony to celebrate excellence, resilience, leadership, innovation, and talent among students across the university where seven hundred & eleven students were awarded. The event brought together university leaders, faculty members, donors, partners, and students in a strong affirmation of the institution’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded graduates equipped to make meaningful contributions to society.

Our attention has been drawn to criminal activities relating to fraudulent requests for illegal fees from students.

The suspected fraudstars are using the following FAKE contacts/accounts:

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, March 27th, 2026.

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 2026/2027 academic year in the following programmes: Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, International Studies and Sociology.

The University of Nairobi on Thursday, 11th December, 2025 held the 74th Graduation Ceremony that saw 4,504 degrees and Diplomas conferred. 48 PhDs, 905 Masters, 3416 Bachelors, 16 post-graduate diplomas, 14 fellowships and 98 diplomas.

The chief guest at the graduation ceremony was CS, Education Hon. Migos Ogambo who urged universities to prepare for the first CBE cohort in 2029 through curricula and infrastructure

Congratulations to the class of 2025!

The sealing of the 73rd graduation ceremony certificates by the University of Nairobi Council took place on Wednesday 10th December, 2025. The exercise was led by the Chairman of Council, Prof Chacha Nyaigoti and Vice Chancellor Prof Margaret Hutchinson.

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! This survey seeks to solicit information about your level of satisfaction with your experience while studying at the University of Nairobi and identify areas of improvement. Your participation will be invaluable in improving students learning experience.

Click the link below to participate in the survey.

https://forms.gle/AijCcoqxmKsJBtfY9

Please find the link to apply for the 74th graduation ceremony below:

https://forms.gle/RVy6RvEFKoHqJx2B7

74th Graduation Clearance Form

The University of Nairobi Senate wishes to inform ALL students who were in session that resumption of studies for the 2025/2026 Academic Year is Monday 10th November 2025. Kindly purpose to resume your studies promptly.

NOTE:

All students are informed that all fees balances are payable at the resumption date.

All Graduates of the 73rd Congregation for the conferment of Degrees and award of Diplomas held on September 19, 2025 are requested to collect their certificates from the University of Nairobi Central Examinations Centre, Chiromo Campus starting from Tuesday, October 21, 2025 to Friday, November 21, 2025 in the following order: