NEWS

  • The Vice Chancellor(Ag) Prof Margaret giving here remarks at the 74th Graduation Ceremony.
    Key Successes Highlighted at the 74th Graduation Ceremony
    NEWS /

    The University of Nairobi on December 11, 2025, held its 74th Graduation Ceremony at the Chancellor’s Court, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of 4,504 graduands.

    During the ceremony, the university conferred 48 Doctorates, 905 master’s degrees, 3,416 bachelor’s degrees, 16 postgraduate diplomas, 14 fellowships, and 98 diplomas. This reaffirmed the University’s role as a leading institution in the training of skilled professionals for national and global development.

  • The Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Project implementation team.
    Progress Marks Landmark ESC Project Midterm Review
    RESEARCH / INNOVATION /

    The University of Nairobi, on December 1, 2025, hosted the midterm review of the landmark Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) project, one of Kenya’s most significant higher education investments designed to revolutionise STEM education, research and innovation.

  • 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.

  • The Vice Chancellor representative, Prof John Mande, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Human Resource & Administration and CUGB Chair of Council, Prof Yalin Lei, together with members of both delegations.
    UoN and CUGB Explore Collaboration in Geosciences
    COLLABORATION /

    The University of Nairobi received a delegation from the China University of Geosciences, Beijing (CUGB), a leading institution in China under the Ministry of Natural Resources, on September 23, 2025. The courtesy call was centred on possible collaboration in the field of Geosciences.

  • L-R: The Chair of Council, Prof Chacha Nyaigotti-Chaca, PS, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, the Chancellor, Prof Patrick Verkooijen and the VC, Prof Margaret Hutchinson take a group photo with PhD graduands after the 73rd Graduation Ceremony.
    Calls for Innovations as UoN Celebrates 73rd Graduation Ceremony
    NEWS /

    The University of Nairobi marked a historic milestone on September 19, 2025, as it held its 73rd Graduation Ceremony at the Chancellor’s Court. The event brought together graduands, families, faculty, partners and distinguished guests in a colourful celebration of academic excellence and achievement for 3,836 graduands.