The University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama met and held fruitful discussions with Prof. Kirk Schulz, the 11th president of Washington State University and a tenured professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering. Prof Schultz visited the University of Nairobi to discuss and explore potential areas of collaboration between the two institutions and how to strengthen the existing networks and linkages
The University of Nairobi has been registered as a Data controller and Data processor under the Data Protection Act, 2019. This is a major milestone. Thanks to the ICT team and legal office.
In December 2021, the University of Nairobi launched its state-of-the-art data center at the ICT Center. From this, several gains have been made and most recently, on 30th January 2023, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner registered UoN as a Data Processor and Controller under the Data Protection Act 2019. This is a major milestone jointly achieved by our legal and ICT teams.
UoN Vice Chancellor held a meeting with the Governor for Embu County, Her Excellency Hon. Cecilly Mbarire. The two leaders explored areas of collaboration between Embu County and the University of Nairobi. The University of Nairobi will support the county in development of the County Integrated Development plan, Spatial Plan, Human Resource among others.
Today, 17th January 2023, the University of Nairobi hosted Hon. Shri Om Birla, the speaker of 17th Lok Sabha (House of the People), democratic republic of India. The House of the People currently has a total of 543 members representing 36 parties.
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.
The Rector, Helsinki University, Finland Sari Lindblom was hosted at the University of Nairobi on 30th November 2022 . Helsinki university and the University of Nairobi have established a very strategic and enduring partnership.
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.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama participated in the GCA Africa Adaptation Summit at Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) headquarters in Rotterdam.
The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama led the management in an induction workshop for the newly elected Faculty Deans and appointed Associate Deans for the Faculties.
The Vice Chancellor congratulated the Deans on their election and appointment saying he looks forward to working with them for the betterment of the university.
During the workshop, the Vice Chancellor delivered a keynote address titled: People reforms for a relevant, vibrant and sustainable University.
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.