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    • Varsity hosts annual ploughing competition 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The University of Nairobi has been commended for playing a key role in the dissemination of appropriate agricultural technologies and farming practices necessary for improved efficiency in agricultural production. This ...

    • Varsity joins Kenyans in supporting Westgate cause 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) has set up a blood donation drive in response to the Westgate Shopping Mall tragedy that befell the nation on Saturday, September 21, 2013. The blood donation center is at the Chancellor’s ...

    • Varsity launches Elimika initiative 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      This was the message echoed by different speakers during the launch of ‘Construction of Knowledge Societies Initiative,’ that was organized by the University of Nairobi (UoN) and funded by Ford Foundation. ‘Elimika,’ ...

    • Varsity launches Engineering and ADD alumni chapters 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      In a colourful ceremony held on 5th September 2013, the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) launched both the Engineering and ADD Alumni Chapters. These are the eighth and nineth Chapters to be established ...

    • Varsity launches Korean Studies Programme 

      University of Nairobi (2014)
      As Kenya celebrates 50 years of mutual cooperation with Korea, the University of Nairobi joined the celebrations by launching the Korean Studies Programme to be offered by the University as a degree and certificate course ...

    • Varsity marks International Open Access Week 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      This week, the University of Nairobi (UoN) joined the rest of world in marking the International Open Access Week. To this end, the University of Nairobi Library has set up an exhibition, showcasing UoN’s information ...

    • Varsity marks International Students’ Day 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      Over 60 University of Nairobi international students marked the International Students’ Day in a forum organized by the Centre for International Programmes and Links (CIPL) in conjunction with the University of Nairobi ...

    • Varsity records excellent performance at trade fair 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      This year, the University of Nairobi (UoN) has recorded excellent performance at the 2013 Nairobi International Trade Fair by taking the top positions in the various categories. UoN scooped first position in seven ...

    • Varsity signs MOU with IOM 

      University Of Nairobi (16-01-13)

    • Varsity Signs Performance Contract for 2013/2014 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The University of Nairobi has signed its performance contract for the Financial Year 2013/2014. The ceremony which was presided over by Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Cabinet Secretary for Education saw the University commit to ...

    • Varsity staff challenged on constitutionalism 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      In a sensitization forum for staff on the contents of the Constitution, the University of Nairobi retiring staff and other officers were challenged to take up an active role in the implementation of the Constitution by ...

    • Varsity to develop human rights education in partnership with OHCHR 

      University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2014)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) in partnership with the Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) has entered into discussions on the possibility of offering a common undergraduate course on Human Rights ...

    • Varsity to strengthen links with American Institutions 

      University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2014)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) and the United States Embassy to Kenya have entered into talks on the possibility of growing existing and establishing new partnerships with American Institutions. This was revealed in a ...

    • Varsity units to be rewarded for good performance 

      University Nairobi (09-07-13)
      In a move calculated to stir performance of colleges, units and members of staff, the university management has announced that it will reward well performing departments/ units with effect from 2013/2014 year. Speaking ...

    • Varsity welcomes new students 

      University Of Nairobi (05-10-12)
      The students were admitted in different schools to pursue various programmes. Before settling down for studies, the students went through a one-week orientation programmme to acquaint them with the learning environment and ...

    • Varsity’s new council inaugurated 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The new council is chaired Dr. Idle Omar Farah and comprises four other members namely, Dr. Betty Gikonyo, Mr. Joseph Tui Hamisi, Prof. Judi Wakhungu and Mr. Kitili Mbathi. The Council appointed by the Ministry for Higher ...

    • Welcome to the University of Nairobi fifth Open Day 

      University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2014)
      This year’s Open Day shall be held on MAY 8-10, 2014 at the Great Court, Main Campus. The official opening will be held on the first day. You are all welcome!

    • WMI launches STAKE project2013 

      University Nairobi (02-07-13)
      In a colourful ceremony held on July 2, 2013, at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS), the Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) launched the STAKE Project. The STAKE project (Stabilizing Kenya through ...

    • Women challenged on constitutionalism 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      Messages on women empowerment prevailed during the official opening ceremony of a two-day Colloquium on Women and the Constitution of Kenya (2010) at the University of Nairobi. During the event, women were challenged ...

    • WTO Director General predicts better times for Africa 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      While making his presentation on Africa: The Growth Continent for the 21st Century”, he said that Africans today are more confident and hopeful in the future than ever before. This is also the great transformation that I ...