• We remain committed to our motto of Unity and Work to realize our Vision:



    A Globally Competitive University Transforming Society.
    UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
    OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

Prof. Margaret Jesang’ Hutchinson is the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi.
Prof. Hutchinson, who assumed office in Acting Capacity on Monday, August 5, 2024 is also the Substantive Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise)

NEWS

  • Collaboration Signing Between UoN and HIGH.
    UoN Partners with Heidelberg Institute for Global Health to Advance Public Health Research and Education
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi has further strengthened its global partnerships by signing a groundbreaking collaboration agreement with the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health (HIGH). The agreement was signed on November 28, 2024, by the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, and HIGH Director, Prof. Dr Till Bärnighausen. The signing marked a significant milestone in fostering joint initiatives in public health.

  • The VC(Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson giving here remarks after unveiling of the toolkit.
    Vice Chancellor(Ag) Participates in Key Kenya Innovation Week 2024 Event
    RESEARCH / INNOVATION /

    The Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson, played a pivotal role at the 5th Session of the Entrepreneurial Leaders Training Program (ELTP) at the Kenya Innovation Week 2024-Africa breakfast meeting, on November 26, 2024. The session held at Edge Convention Centre, was a gathering of Vice Chancellors from the Network of Innovative Universities (NIU) and other critical stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem.

VISION & MISSION

Our Vision

A Globally Competitive University Transforming Society
Our Mission

To provide quality university education that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through teaching, research, innovation, and community service.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S REFORM AGENDA

A synergistic five-point reform agenda poised to transform the University into a Vibrant, Relevant and Sustainable Institution

Data-Driven Management
Investing our energies and resources towards setting up a comprehensive and integrated data management system. This will entail reengineering our business processes and enhancing and embedding the use of technology.

Governance
Refocusing our human, financial and institutional resources to the core mandate of the University as well as eliminating redundant and overlapping systems, processes, structures, and reporting centers.

Curricula
Reviewing the courses offered at the University of Nairobi with a view to assess the overall cost of implementation of each program and the level they respond to market, industry, societal, and government needs.

Financial Reforms
An efficient and optimal internal financial ecosystem will allow the university to move with confidence towards scaling external resource mobilization with a high level of confidence that any cent received will render 100% value for money and eliminate the fiscal deficit.

People-Focus
The University students, staff, partners and our collaborators are the foundation of the success of the University. The university will therefore proactively take deliberate steps to brand itself and to add value to its staff and students.