University of Nairobi to Host Population Conference 2025 Following Collaboration Talks with NCPD Director General

The Director General of the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) Dr Mohamed A. Sheikh, paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor (Ag) of the University of Nairobi, Prof Margaret Hutchinson on February 4, 2025. The meeting underscored the institution's commitment to advancing research and policy in population studies.

Key areas of collaboration were discussed, focusing on initiatives that would foster data-driven solutions to population challenges in Kenya. The partnership aims to bolster academic and policy research, enhance capacity building, and create platforms for knowledge exchange in population studies.

The highlight of the discussion was the upcoming Population Conference 2025, scheduled to take place in March at the University of Nairobi. This prestigious event will convene experts, policymakers, scholars, and development partners to deliberate on contemporary population dynamics and their implications for sustainable development.

The Vice Chancellor reaffirmed the university's dedication to hosting the conference and providing a platform for meaningful discourse on population issues. The Director General lauded the university's leadership in research and innovation, noting its critical role in shaping Kenya's population policies.

The Population Conference 2025 is anticipated to catalyze innovative approaches and strengthen multi-sectoral partnerships to address emerging population trends in Kenya and beyond.