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Thousands graduate during 47th Graduation
(24-08-12)There was pomp and celebration today, when 5,550 graduands, consisting of 2,173 women and 3,376 men were conferred with Degrees and awarded Diplomas during a graduation ceremony presided over by Dr. Joseph B. Wanjui, the ... -
Research collaboration with the University of Washington, USA
(2011)Following the Vice-Chancellor’s visit to the University of Washington in October 2011, the University of Washington expressed a strong interest in expanding the existing collaboration to other areas of specialization, ... -
Programme to Enhance Training in Health Management Unveiled
(2013)The University of Nairobi has launched a Master of Science programme in Health Systems Management. This is a Vision 2030 Flagship Programme specifically developed to address the shortfalls in health systems which hamper ... -
Varsity joins Kenyans in supporting Westgate cause
(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 ... -
UoN signs a collective agreement with non teaching staff union
(2013)The University of Nairobi has signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU). The allowances which were successfully negotiated include: house to office allowance; dental ... -
UoN Council signs 2010-2012 CBAs with staff unions
(2011)– Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied (KUDHEIHA) Workers. The new CBAs have improved allowances enjoyed by members of staff ... -
Varsity displays its best at Trade Fair
(2013)The Nairobi International Trade Fair kicked off on Monday, September 30, with the University of Nairobi (UoN) displaying some of its innovations in line with the theme ‘Enhancing Technology in Agriculture and Industry for ... -
Varsity records excellent performance at trade fair
(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 ... -
Internal Quality Auditors undergo refresher training
(2013)The University of Nairobi (UoN) has just concluded a three day refresher training for Internal Quality Auditors (IQAs). The exercise, whose objectives include proper record capture, transparency in research, emphasis ... -
UoN Terrorists emerge champions at basketball league
(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 ... -
Prof. Mutitu appointed to KEMI Council
(2013)Prof. Eunice W. Mutitu has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Council of Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) for a period of three years with effect from August 1, 2013. This appointment was contained in ... -
Students to benefit from UoN and ZJNU partnership
(2013)The University of Nairobi (UoN) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), China that will not only see a students' exchange programme set up but also develop short-term exchange ... -
Women challenged on constitutionalism
(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 ... -
UoN Press Launches Prof. Francis Gichaga’s Autobiography
(21-11-11)The UoN Press launched Prof. Francis John Gichaga’s autobiography on Monday 21 November, 2011 in a colourful occassion formalized by the Minister for Roads, Mr. Franklin Bett ,at the Vice Chancellor’s Parlor ,University ... -
Varsity Signs Performance Contract for 2013/2014
(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 welcomes new students
(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 ... -
Simon Fraser University team to strengthen stakeholder relations with UON
(2011)Three top University officials from the Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, are on a visiting tour of the University of Nairobi (UoN) as part of an ongoing collaborative project dubbed Strengthening Higher Education ... -
Needy students to benefit from Rattansi bursaries
(01-10-12)The University of Nairobi was the main beneficiary by getting over Kshs 2.3 Million to support its needy students. The Rattansi Educational Trust has donated Kshs 12,466,890.00 as bursaries to support needy students in ... -
School of Business to launch on-line courses
(12-10-12)The School of Business (SOB) will launch two online postgraduate programmes through the support from Switzerland Management Centre (SMC). The programmes to be offered are the doctorate and masters in Entrepreneurship and ... -
Varsity holds discourse on searching for balance on presidential petition
(2013)The University of Nairobi concluded a two-day symposium seeking to analyse the ‘Supreme Court’s decision in Raila vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Others.’ The forum sought to provide a better ...