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Bill Gates with Prof Kiama Gitahi
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to UoN

Today, Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reaffirmed the foundation’s long-term commitment to Africa and to working directly with countries to support breakthrough solutions in health, agriculture, gender equality, and other critical areas.

Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Kenya.
Courtesy call by Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Kenya

The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic to Kenya and the Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi H.E Gabriela Martinic paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama on 12th September, 2022.

 During their discussions, H.E. Martinic said the government of Argentina is ready to works with the University of Nairobi to foster collaboration as far as teaching and research is concerned.

GCA summit.
Vice Chancellor attends GCA Africa Adaptation Summit

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama participated in the GCA Africa Adaptation Summit at Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) headquarters in Rotterdam.

ARUA Secretary General visit.
VC hosts ARUA Secretary General Prof. Ernest Aryeetey

The Vice Chancellor, UoN Prof. Stephen Kiama hosted the Secretary General of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Prof.  Ernest Aryeetey who was on a fact finding mission to assess the progress of the Centers of Excellence in ARUA member Universities.

EU Ambassador.
Courtesy call by European Union Ambassador

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama hosted European Union Ambassador Her Excellency Henriette Geiger who paid a courtesy call on him.

The Vice Chancellor and the Ambassador deliberated  on the existing opportunities for Kenyan students to study in Europe under the Erasmus Scholarship program.

Ukraine.
UoN & West Ukrainian National University sign collaborative agreement

The University of Nairobi (UoN) and the West Ukrainian National University signed a collaborative agreement to promote the exchange of knowledge, skills, and experience in all aspects of the curriculum and support services, including administration and management structures.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama assured the Ukrainian delegation of UoN’s commitment to being a strategic partner in providing opportunities for Ukrainian students to engage and interact with Kenyan culture.