• 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

  • Chinese CEOs and university management in discussions during the courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor.
    Chinese CEOs Pay Courtesy Call to the Vice Chancellor (Ag)
    BULLETIN /

    A high-level delegation of Chinese Chief Executive Officers paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi today, as part of their wider African tour exploring areas of possible collaboration.

    Welcoming the delegation, Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson described the visit as “a very rare opportunity which cannot be missed,” emphasizing the importance of private sector engagement in advancing the University’s vision.

  • VC Prof Hutchinson welcomes 2025 First Years
    Vice Chancellor (Ag) Welcomes First Years in Inspiring Address
    CAMPUS /

    The University of Nairobi's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, addressed the newly admitted First-Year students for the 2025/2026 academic year, on August 21, 2025, at the iconic Taifa Hall. She congratulated them once again on earning a place at Kenya’s premier institution of higher learning.

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.