• 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 Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof Margaret Jesang Hutchinson and Ecomobilus CEO, Prof Geoffrey Gitau Kamau Take a group photo with staff from both institutions after the signing.
    First Industrial Chair Launched Through Ecomobilus Partnership
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ecomobilus Technologies on April 21, 2026, advancing industry-integrated education and research. The agreement, formalised at the Vice-Chancellor’s Boardroom, marked the official launch of the University’s first Industrial Chair under the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Communities of Excellence (CoEs).

  • The Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof Margaret Hutchinson and KUSU National Secretary General Dr Charles Mukhwaya, exchange greetings after the signing ceremony.
    Seven-Year Stalemate Ends as UoN Signs 2017–2021 CBAs
    NEWS /

    The University of Nairobi officially signed the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), University Chapters, marking the end of a prolonged seven-year stalemate.

  • UoN Management and UASU-UoN Chapter seal the 2017-2021 CBA.
    UoN, UASU Seal 2017-2021 CBA
    NEWS / 23 Mar 2026

    The University of Nairobi Management and the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU)–UoN Chapter have formally signed the Intern

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.