University of Nairobi

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[KTN News @KTNNewsKE]

Ebola remains one of the world's deadliest viral diseases, but preparedness is the first line of defence. Are Kenya's health systems ready to detect, contain and respond to a potential outbreak?

Join virologist Prof. Julius Oyugi as he unpacks the science behind the virus, alongside Peterson Wachira, a frontline clinician who helped manage Ebola cases in West Africa, as they separate fact from fear.

Tonight at 10:00PM on KTN Prime with Ian Keitany.
@ptason
@uonbi

[Israel in Kenya @IsraelinKenya]

As we promised you-meet Dr. Anthony Ndung'u, a lecturer in the Department of Management Science and Project Planning at the @uonbi.

Passionate about entrepreneurship education, start-up development, and SME growth, Dr. Ndung'u supports innovators through teaching, mentorship, and collaboration with innovation hubs, with a focus on practical business skills, scalability, and sustainability.

Recently, he joined @MASHAVisrael's Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Mindset course in Israel.

🌍 What if one training could spark a partnership spanning five countries? Watch Dr. Ndung'u share how a promising new regional initiative was born during the course—and why its launch could be a game changer.

#MASHAV #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IsraelKenya #UniversityOfNairobi #RegionalPartnerships

[IDS-UON @IDS_UONBI]

The Institute for Development Studies was pleased to host partners from the Transformative Leadership Programme (TAL) at the University of Nairobi Towers. TAL is a pan-African executive leadership programme shaping the next generation of leaders across the continent. In his remarks, Prof Paul Kamau, Director of Research, noted that leadership programmes such as TAL are what will transform the leadership of the continent of Africa. He welcomed the participants to the two-day workshop. Also present was Prof Maina Wagacha, the Director of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Management Office. Prof Wagacha noted that his office is committed to transforming knowledge into tangible solutions.
Dr Kenneth Ombongi, the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Studies, applauded the programme and stated that it will nurture leaders who are committed to listening. He further stated that his office will support the programme and expressed his gratitude to the donors of the programme.
The workshop sought to reconnect and reenergize around the TAL programme and align on the orientation and the five-day first residency in Nairobi in September 2026.

[NCPD @NCPD_Kenya]

Bridging academia & policy for better migration governance.
Today, NCPD hosted 40 diploma students from the Tanzania Regional Immigration Training Academy (TRITA) for a strategic study tour. Representing the Ag. Director General, Dr. Isabell Kiplagat and @LucyKimondo underscored the vital need to collaborate with academia to develop evidence-based policies on emerging migration issues.
Dr. Gabriel Lubale (KIMS) lauded the partnership between KIMS, UoN-PSRI, and TRITA, highlighting its role in deepening regional knowledge and bolstering East African cooperation. 🌍🇰🇪🇹🇿
#MigrationGovernance #PopulationDev #RegionalCooperation #PolicyAndAcademia #TRITA #NCPDKenya

[Dr. Kenneth Ombongi, OGW @DrOmbongi]

The gathering clouds over South Africa invite Africa to reflect as much as they compel it to respond. The growing hostility toward fellow Africans from across the continent is no longer merely a domestic concern; it is a profound test of the Pan-African ideal. When migrants begin to fear for their lives, the moral architecture of African solidarity is placed under unprecedented strain. Join us on KTN News Kenya today, Tuesday, 1 July at 11:00 a.m., as we examine the implications of this unfolding crisis: its dangers to immigrant communities, its challenge to the philosophy of Pan-Africanism, and its possible long-term consequences for regional integration, diplomacy and Africa's shared future.
@uonbi @vcuonbi @HumanitiesUoN
#FactsFirst #SouthAfrica #PanAfricanism #Africa #KTNNews

[Women_in_Leadership AWSC @awscwil]

What institutional changes are needed to create more equitable pathways to leadership in our universities? Share your thoughts @KEWOPA @gender_ke @CCGD_KE @uonbi @HumanitiesUoN @NGECKenya @StrathU @KenyattaUni @coimpactcollab #WomeninLeadership #WomeninEconomics #Women

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

The University of Nairobi has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China's Yellow River Delta Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industry Academy, strengthening Kenya–China collaboration in agricultural mechanization, research and innovation.

The partnership will establish a Kenya-China Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, promote joint research, facilitate staff and student exchanges, and accelerate technology transfer to advance food security and sustainable agricultural transformation across the region.

The initiative will be jointly implemented by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Agriculture, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise to develop practical solutions for modern agriculture.

The agreement was co-signed by Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub N. Gitau and Prof. Shang Shiqi, Chairman of the Yellow River Delta Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industry Academy.

#Engineeringthefuture #Innovation #AgriculturalMechanization #FoodSecurity #KenyaChina

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

#Didyouknow that the Afretec Programme led by the @uonadvancement at the University has 4 pillars?
The Knowledge Creation Pillar led by Prof. Thomas Ochukwu, the Inclusion pillar led by Prof. Faith Karanja, Teaching and Learning led by Prof. Leonida Kerubo and Pathways to Opportunities led by Dr. Sam Ruhiu.
At a glance, through the different initiatives, Afretec has reached over 100 Faculty members trained on proposal writing, 52 researchers enrolled in multidisciplinary research clusters, 285 students completed the entrepreneurship course, 120 students enrolled in company series, 59 girls in STEM, mentored, 41 students completed makerthon and, 25 students enrolled in start-ups.
A section of UoN Staff members that are implementing the Pan-African network that has brought together 10 African Universities, held an end of year Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop on 29th June- 1st July, 2026.
The Working workshop saw the team have a thorough look on the targets of the afretec project, the milestones achieved so far, the challenges, the lessons, and the areas of improvement. From the discussions, the University needs to develop a Mentorship Policy and an AI Policy.
While officially opening the Workshop, @vcuonbi , Prof. Ayub Gitau spoke passionately about the transformative project that has presented a lot of opportunities for postgraduate students at the University. He pledged his support while urging the pillar leads to work as a team, to be committed to the cause and to be inclusive even as they strive to achieve their objectives.
The VC expressed hope that as the project continues, the positive impact will be felt accross the whole University and the Industry-academia linkage will be strengthened.
#Afretec
#WeAreUoN

[Women_in_Leadership AWSC @awscwil]

Currently in a validation workshop of our recently concluded Baseline study on "Women's Participation in Leadership in Economics", a total of 1337 respondents were surveyed, including UoN Staff, Students, Alumni, Local, National, and International experts. @uonbi @coimpactcollab

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

On Saturday, 27th June, 2026, the world witnessed greatness at the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law where 24 teams from 13 countries converged in Geneva to compete.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law team comprised of Mr Ian Kamau Irungu, Mr Isaac Kimeu Kioko, and Ms Libby Njoki Maina. Kenya, emerged as the overall winner of the competition, while the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, finished as the runner-up . 77 universities participated in this year's competition.
Once again, join us in celebrating these great brand ambassadors that represented the excellence that is the University of Nairobi !
#UoNstars
#Excellence
#WeAreUoN

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

On Saturday, 27th June, 2026, the world witnessed greatness at the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law where 24 teams from 13 countries converged in Geneva to compete.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Law team comprised of Mr Ian Kamau Irungu, Mr Isaac Kimeu Kioko, and Ms Libby Njoki Maina. Kenya, emerged as the overall winner of the competition, while the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, finished as the runner-up . 77 universities participated in this year's competition.
Once again, join us in celebrating these great brand ambassadors that represented the excellence that is the University of Nairobi !
#UoNstars
#Excellence
#WeAreUoN

[University of Nairobi Faculty of Law @UoNLawFaculty]

History made!!

Congratulations to Isaac Kimeu, Maina Libby & Ian Irungu for winning the 24th John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition in Geneva, Switzerland.

Against the world's finest law schools, they won.

Today, the world applauds. Today, @uonbi makes history @wto #UoNstars

[KAVI-ICR @kaviuon]

🌍A powerful piece by Daily Nation highlighting the inspiring journey of Prof. Marianne Mureithi @Docmureithi A story of #resilience, #excellence, & #breakingbarriers. 👏
@uonbi @UoN_FHS

https://t.co/1DUZGsxFnW

[Faculty of Education @uoneducation]

To the young women and students here today do not wait for permission to lead. Step up, speak out, and make your presence undeniable. @uonbi @FLAIRUON @Alumni_UoN #WeAreUoN

[IDS-UON @IDS_UONBI]

IDS-UoN is pleased to invite you to a Physical IDS-UoN Valedictory Lecture 2026 on :

The Scars on My Foot: Scholarship on Agency of Kenya’s ‘ Invisible’

Join this engaging discussion featuring Dr. Mary Kinyanjui

🗓️ Thursday, 09 July 2026
⏰ 2:00PM (1400HRS) (GMT +3)
Venue : UoN Towers and via Zoom

This seminar is free, and we look forward to your participation. Kindly confirm your physical and virtual attendance
https://t.co/pvYjsQk2Jg

[University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences @UoN_FHS]

Fifth year medical students were taken through breastfeeding fundamentals today at a Breastfeeding Bootcamp hosted by @uonbi-FHS and facilitated by keynote speakers from Kenya Association of Breastfeeding.
#maternalhealth #breastfeeding

[Faculty of Education @uoneducation]

True innovation in #HigherEd happens when women have a seat at the leadership table. Overcoming structural challenges isn't just about equity—it’s about enriching research and institutional excellence. @TaitaTavetaUni @uonbi @FLAIRUON @AlumniUON

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

In just three weeks, Dr. Njoki Mboce has demonstrated the global reach and impact of the University of Nairobi. From strategic policy conversations in Washington, DC, to moderating high-level discussions on the Regional Maritime Security Architecture at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, advancing international research collaboration at the Freie Universität Berlin International Staff Training Week 2026, and completing a marathon, she continues to exemplify excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.

At the University of Nairobi, we celebrate academics whose work shapes policy, advances research, strengthens global partnerships, and inspires excellence beyond the classroom.

#ResearchExcellence #AcademicLeadership #weareUoN #UoNstars @UoNLawFaculty

[Vice-Chancellor @ UoNBI @vcuonbi]

Each of our Campuses tell the @uonbi story. Council & Management toured the Mombasa Campus during the Council Induction Retreat. The impact of the university is defined by people who teach, learn and serve across every campus.

[Vice-Chancellor @ UoNBI @vcuonbi]

#HappeningNow The UoN Council members Induction retreat is currently underway. The retreat will examine strategic priorities, from student success and staff empowerment to research excellence and global competitiveness.