• 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 Hutchinson and Dr Simon Njeri, display the signed Collaboration Agreement.
    Major Boost to Research and Exchange as UoN Partners with NSU
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi has entered into a new international partnership with Northwestern State University (NSU), marking another milestone in its commitment to global collaboration in education and research. The Collaboration Agreement was formally signed at the University of Nairobi’s Main Campus by Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof. Margaret Hutchinson and Dr. Simon Njeri, Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Northwestern State University, on October 27, 2025.

  • The University of Nairobi and INRIA members take a group photo after fruitful deliberations.
    UoN Prospects New Frontiers in Digital Science and Technology Research
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi hosted a high-level delegation from France’s National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (INRIA) on October 2, 2025, for a courtesy call aimed at strengthening ties in digital science and technology.

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.