UoN security dept is a service department mandated to ensure safety & security of the University community & property in liasion with national security organs.
Dr. Willy Mutunga- 'Elimika is a trajectory and implementation of the constitution has been a struggle, but it is a good struggle because it has helped us think of alternative leadership, be it Punguza Mizigo or BBI'
#Elimikabooklaunch
I wish to thank @uonbi and @UnescoChairUoN for involving Makueni County in the two sets of research.
I do understand the value of community research and Makueni has indeed facilitated this research - Prof. Kivutha Kibwana, Governor, Makueni County #Elimikabooklaunch
There is a lot of knowledge in the world. This knowledge can only be useful if it is disseminated in the society and it can be used to address the challenges that we face - Dr. Manu Chandaria #Elimikabooklaunch@UnescoChairUoN
The new constitutional dispensation provides immense opportunities for enhancing citizenship rights through the devolved government - Dr. Rose Anne Njiru #Elimikabooklaunch@UnescoChairUoN@IDS_UONBI
Maurice Makoloo, Regional Director @FordFoundation - I salute the Elimika team, the priviledge of scholars in a university comes with a responsibility. The responsilibility is to create knowledge; new knowledge disrupts.
#Elimikabooklaunch@UnescoChairUoN
Knowedge and Information have great potential to transform countries and people, universities have a big role to play because they are in the business of creating and disseminating knowledge- Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote
#Elimikabooklaunch
Nairobi county presents the rural-urban continuum where migration from rural areas to the city has been on the increase. Nairobi is a place where traditional, technical and hybrid knowledge are to be found- Knowledge for wealth creation
#Elimikabooklaunch@UnescoChairUoN
In 2013, UNESCO spearheaded a research during which
scientists discovered underground water aquifers. Through the research findings, Turkana can now enjoy water and develop the livestock sector- Knowledge for Wealth creation
#Elimikabooklaunch@UnescoChairUoN@FordFoundation
Africa has to construct its own distinct voice and theoretical paradigms to address Africa’s social transformations, accompany and empower the bearers of progress and positive change through knowledge ” @UnescoChairUoN#Elimikabooklaunch
Looking for a great read? The University of Nairobi will be launching a book titled: 'Knowledge for Wealth Creation, a Kenyan Perspective' tomorrow. The books seeks to unpack the varied pathways through which knowledge can be used to transform societies. @uonbi#ElimikaBookLaunch
Dr. Alred Karagu, CEO, National Cancer Institute:
14% of women have ever gone for cervical cancer screening, 10% for breast cancer screening. Men on the other hand, less than 5% have gong for Prostrate Cancer screening. #UoNFreeCancerScreening@uonbi
Free Prostrate, Breast , Cervical Cancer Screening at the University of Nairobi @uonbi Graduation Square. Other services offered include testing blood pressure, weight and BMI. All staff, students and members of the public are invited.