The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, has been recognised by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) for her exemplary leadership in embedding student-led innovation clubs within the institution. The recognition was given during the Commercialisation and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit 2025.
A high-level delegation of Chinese Chief Executive Officers paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi today, as part of their wider African tour exploring areas of possible collaboration.
Welcoming the delegation, Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson described the visit as “a very rare opportunity which cannot be missed,” emphasizing the importance of private sector engagement in advancing the University’s vision.
The University of Nairobi's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, addressed the newly admitted First-Year students for the 2025/2026 academic year, on August 21, 2025, at the iconic Taifa Hall. She congratulated them once again on earning a place at Kenya’s premier institution of higher learning.
The University of Nairobi marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new Council in a ceremony held at the University of Nairobi Towers on August 5, 2025. The event was presided over by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Ogamba, in the presence of key government and university leaders.
The University of Nairobi, through its Faculty of Agriculture, hosted a landmark Agricultural Industrial Linkages Workshop at the Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC), Upper Kabete Campus on July 18, 2025, bringing together stakeholders from academia and industry to chart a new path for agricultural education and innovation in Kenya.
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.
In a remarkable step toward inclusivity and empowerment, the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Law held a handover ceremony for 10 programmed MacBooks to its visually impaired students. This significant event held at the Parklands Campus on January 30, 2025, marked a collaborative effort between the University of Nairobi and inABLE-Kenya, a non-profit organisation based in Kenya and the United States that uses computer-assisted technology to empower blind and visually impaired students in Africa.
The Vice Chancellor (Ag) of the University of Nairobi, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, visited the upcoming Nyandarua University College, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to support the commencement of its technical evaluation by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The evaluation process marks a critical step toward the institution receiving a Letter of Interim Authority, which will allow it to start offering degree programs and becoming a constituent college of the University of Nairobi.
The University of Nairobi marked yet another milestone on December 13, 2024, as it held its 72nd Graduation Ceremony, presided over by the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson. This event, held at the university's iconic Chancellor’s Court, celebrated the achievements of 4,583 students across various disciplines. This was Prof. Hutchinson's second graduation ceremony as Acting Vice Chancellor, a role she continues to execute with remarkable dedication and leadership.
The University of Nairobi has further strengthened its global partnerships by signing a groundbreaking collaboration agreement with the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health (HIGH). The agreement was signed on November 28, 2024, by the Vice Chancellor (Ag), Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, and HIGH Director, Prof. Dr Till Bärnighausen. The signing marked a significant milestone in fostering joint initiatives in public health.