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    • CAVS hands over high yielding bean variety to Kenya Seed 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The Kenya Sugar bean variety is an invention of the University of Nairobi (UoN) through the University of Nairobi’s Seed Company (UNISEED) in collaboration with the Seed Enterprise Management Institute (SEMIs) project. The ...

    • DVC Academic Affairs nominated to cabinet 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The announcement was made today at State House as the President announced cabinet nominees. In his brief bio of Prof. Kaimenyi, President Kenyatta mentioned that Prof. Kaimenyi is a Deputy Vice Chancellor at UoN, born ...

    • UoN admitted to BioMed Central Foundation Program 

      University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2013)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been admitted to the BioMed Central Foundation Program, The Open Access Publisher. The admission is in recognition of the University’s dedication to the Open Access Policy and outstanding ...

    • UoN breaks ground for new Towers 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The ground breaking ceremony was held at the construction site at the Main Campus and presided over by top management led by the Chancellor Dr. Joseph Wanjui. The Towers will be situated in the open space between the Gandhi ...

    • Varsities challenged on peace 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      This was articulated yesterday by Prof. Goran Hyden, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former Director, Center for African Studies, University of Florida at Gainesville, USA, make the keynote ...

    • Alumni project receives support from KPMG 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The cheque which was presented to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. George Magoha by KPMG Kenya’s Corporate Social Investment manager, Mr. Philip Muema is the first corporate contribution towards the Alumni Centre project. The ...

    • 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 ...

    • Special Korean Envoy visits UoN 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The Republic of Korea is keen on strengthening this relationship and this was evident when a Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea, Hon. Choung Byoung-gug, paid a courtesy call to the Vice- Chancellor. The ...

    • Varsity cements partnership with Central Bank 

      University Of Nairobi (2013)
      The MOU will see participation and cooperation in areas of research, dissemination of research findings and teaching and training whereby CBK and UON will pursue collaborative arrangement in availing teaching staff from ...

    • AG challenges law schools to lead in constitutional implementation 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The Attorney General, Prof. Githu Muigai has challenged local law schools to be at the forefront in implementing the constitution in the country because they have requisite skills of interpretation. Addressing staff, ...

    • 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 ...

    • 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 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,’ ...

    • Prof. Mutoro appointed to head Academic Affairs 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Jacob T. Kaimenyi, in consultation with the University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Henry W. Mutoro as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs. The ...

    • Varsity celebrates 50th Graduation as Kenya turns 50 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The highlight of the ceremony was the installation of the new Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi who replaced Dr. Joseph Wanjui whose term came to an end. Over 9,000 graduands were conferred with Degrees and awarded Diplomas ...

    • 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 ...

    • UoN students benefit from Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarships 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      Eighteen students from the University of Nairobi have been awarded the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarships for the year 2013. The award ceremony held today at the University not only saw the Chinese Ambassador, Liu Guangyuan ...

    • Universities of Nairobi and Maryland in further collaboration 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) have entered into talks on the possibility for further collaboration. This was revealed when the President of the University of Maryland ...

    • UoN Terrorists emerge champions at basketball league 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The University of Nairobi (UoN) men's basketball team- the Terrorists, won the coveted Zuku University Basketball League (ZUBL) trophy 2013, after beating other local universities in matches played over the weekend. Terrorists ...

    • Secretaries undergo training 

      University of Nairobi (2013)
      The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Finance, Prof. Peter Mbithi, has challenged secretaries to serve with distinction to enable the university to realize its goals. Prof. Mbithi was representing the Vice-Chancellor ...