• 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

  • The VC Prof Margaret Hutchinson and the VP, RMIT University, exchange the signed collaboration agreement
    University of Nairobi Deepens International Ties with RMIT University
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi welcomed the Vice President of RMIT University, Prof. Colin Picker, for a high-level courtesy visit with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, on 21 May 2025. This meeting represents a significant milestone in strengthening academic and research ties between the two esteemed institutions.

  • Finnish President HE Alexander Stubb gives his public lecture at Taifa Hall
    Finland’s President Stubb Delivers Historic Lecture at UoN
    NEWS /

    On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the University of Nairobi made history by hosting Finland’s President H.E. Alexander Stubb during his state visit to Kenya. At Taifa Hall, President Stubb delivered a compelling public lecture on “Geopolitics and the Transformation of the Multilateral Order.”

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.