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Prof. Stephen Kiama Gitahi

8th Vice-Chancellor - University of Nairobi

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Live address by the Vice-Chancellor to the University of Nairobi Community 18-03-2023

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UNEP-UON Blue Economy Sectors research output validation

President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella visits UoN

UoN wins top Award on the leadership in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Her Excellency Dorcas Gachagua gives Public Lecture on Boy-child Mentorship

Speeches , Statements and Interviews

My Vision for the UoN. A one-on-one discussion with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Gitahi Kiama, on the future of the University beyond 50 years.

23 Sep 2022

Speech by the Vice-Chancellor at the 67th Graduation Ceremony

22 Sep 2022

Welcome Speech by the Vice-Chancellor to First Year Students of the 2022-2023 Academic Year

25 Aug 2022

Vice Chancellor's address on 25th August, 2022

8 Jul 2022

Live address by the UoN Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama on 8th July, 2022

17 Dec 2021

Speech by the UoN Vice-Chancellor at the 66th Graduation Ceremony.

VICE-CHANCELLOR'S REFORM AGENDA

We want to have a University that :

Benefits the present and future generation.
Provides highest quality learning and teaching for students.
Leads in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Attracts, grows, supports and recognizes talent among students and staff.

University of Nairobi will be the destination of choice for outstanding local and international students, scholars, innovators and industry. The preferred knowledge partner for government, private sector, development partners and society in general on ideas, solutions, critique and policy directions. The trusted resource in thought leadership and impact on the society culturally, politically, socially and economically.

Prof. S.G. Kiama | 8^th Vice Chancellor | University of Nairobi

Focus of the Reforms

My five 5-point reform agenda is aimed at transforming the University into "A vibrant, relevant and Sustainable University"

DATA DRIVEN MANAGEMENT

We shall invest 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. Read More >>>

GOVERNANCE REFORMS

University has over the years grown in size and complexity. To stay in step with the needs of the university, there is compelling need to refresh our management, administrative, oversight and governance structures. Read More >>>

CURRICULA REFORMS

We shall embark on the path of fit-for-purpose training by reviewing the courses offered at the University of Nairobi with aview to, Assess the overall cost of implementation of each program and the level to which they respond to market, industry, societal, and government needs and Weed out redundant and overlapping courses and programs Read More >>>

FINANCIAL REFORMS

These reforms are geared towards institutionalizing prudent financial management and controls to put the University back to a positive financial health and path to sustainability. Read More >>>

PEOPLE FOCUSED REFORMS

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. Read More >>>