The Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson hosted the Spanish Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Christina Diaz during a courtesy visit on September 27, 2024, that underscored the growing partnership between Spain and the university. The ambassador's visit highlighted Spain’s critical role in supporting the university’s mission to prepare students for the global market.
A delegation from Óbuda University, Hungary, led by the institution's Rector, Prof. Dr. Leventa Kovács, paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor (Ag) Prof Margaret Hutchinson on September 26, 2024. The visit was centered around discussions aimed at exploring and expanding potential areas of collaboration between the two universities.
The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (Kenya-AIST), in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), organized a consultative engagement on the sidelines of the 41st IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) held its 71st Graduation Ceremony on September 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone with new leadership at the helm. This year's event was the first presided over by UoN's newly appointed Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, and the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson. Prof. Verkooijen was officially robed in his role as Chancellor, symbolizing his formal induction into the university community and witnessed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon Julius Ogamba.
University of Nairobi Explores Collaborative Opportunities with Namibian Universities
The University of Nairobi once again demonstrated its unrivaled talent and artistic brilliance as its students shone brightly at the recent National Music Festival. The remarkable achievements of the students were celebrated during a special ceremony, where they presented their well-deserved trophies to Prof. Stephen Kiama, the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The event, held at the prestigious Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, UoN Towers, on May 19, 2023, showcased the University of Nairobi's commitment to nurturing and celebrating exceptional talent.
On May 5, 2023, the University of Nairobi held its prestigious Students' Recognition Award Ceremony, to celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional accomplishments of its students. The ceremony was a testament to the university's commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent, academic excellence, and holistic development among its student community.
The University of Nairobi, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama, has embarked on an exciting journey of international collaboration. In a recent meeting, Prof. Kiama engaged in fruitful discussions with Prof. Dr. José Luis Rivers, a renowned veterinarian and expert in Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, and Prof. Dr. Ricardo Campos, a distinguished Kinesiologist and member of the Faculty of Medicine at the prestigious Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
The University of Nairobi has received a remarkable donation of 45 book titles from four ASEAN countries: Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This generous contribution was made possible through the respective embassies in Nairobi, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations with these individual nations.
The University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama joined stakeholders and academia drawn from UoN in validating research outputs UNEP/ UON Blue Economy Sectors.