The University Council is responsible for the administration of the University. It is the supreme policy-making body, which, among other things, provides for the welfare of students and after consultation with the Senate, makes regulations governing the conduct and discipline of the students of the University.
Membership of the Council
 

• Chairman:        
  Mr. John p.n. Simba, MBS, OGW, LLB, (Dar-es-Salaam)
   
• Vice-Chairman:             
  Dr. Betty Gikonyo, S.S., MBChB, MMed, (Nairobi), ECGMG. & VQE (USA), Post Doctoral Fellow, Paediatric Cardiology.
   
• Honorary Treasurer:   
  Mr. Philip Kinisu, BCom, (Nairobi), CPA (A), FICA (England and Wales)
   
• Ex-officio Members:     
  • The Vice-Chancellor
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellors
  • All College Principals

   
   

• Members:          
  • Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
  • Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State for Public Service
  • Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
  • Dr. Idle Omar Farah, BVM, (Nairobi), PhD, (Uppsala)
  • Dr. Susan A. Mboya, BSc Pharm, (Connecticut), MPharm, PhD, (Massachusetts)
  • Ms. Eunice Njambi Mathu, Dip. Journalism, (Nairobi)
  • Ms. Sheila M’mbijjiwe, MBS, CPA(K)
  • Mr. Sammy Langat, BA (Econ.), (Nairobi)
  • Dr. Philip Toroitich Parklea, MBChB, MMed (Surg), (Nairobi)
  • Dr. Ekuru Aukot, LLB, (Nairobi), LLM, PhD, (Warwick, UK)
  • Mr. Kitili Mbathi, BA (Econ. and Polit. Sci.), (Michigan), Master of Banking and Finance (Instituto Finafrica-Milan, Italy)

   
   

• Gandhi Memorial Academy Society:   
  Dr. Manu Chandaria, OBE., BSc, (Bombay), MSc. Eng. (Oklahoma), Hon. DSc, (Nairobi)
   
• Alumni Representatives:          
  • Mr. Isaac Awuondo, BCom, (Nairobi)
  • Mr. Barrack O. Muluka, BA (Hon), PGDip MC, MA, (Nairobi), FMKIM

   

• Senate Representatives:          
  • Dr. M.W. Kimani, BSc, MSc, MA (Planning), PhD, (Nairobi)
  • Prof. N. Opiyo, Akech, BSc, MSc, (Nairobi), PhD, (Leicester)
  • Prof. L.C. (Mrs) Bebora, BVM, MSc, PhD, (Nairobi)
  • Dr. J.H. Kidombo, BA, (Nairobi), MSc, (Manchester), PhD, (Nairobi)
  • Prof. P.N. Mbatia, BA, MA, (Nairobi), PhD, (Indiana)
  • Prof. E.S.N. Ogola, MBChB, MMed, (Nairobi), FACC

   

• Rep. Academic Staff Association:        
  Prof. G.E.M. Ogutu, BA, (Makerere), MA, PhD, (Nairobi)
   
• In Attendance:                
  • Registrars
  • Finance Officer

For more information on membership of the council, download this document

The University Council Contacts:
Contacts Person: Mr. Simeon Odera, Personal Assistant to the VC
Physical Address: Main Campus, Administration Block
Postal Address: P.O Box 30197 NAIROBI, 00100, G.P.O
Telephone Number: +254 02 318262
Fax Number: + 254 02 318262

Senate, under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, is the supreme academic body of the University responsible for considering and recommending regulations regarding admissions, curriculum, examinations, discipline and welfare of students.

The Senate is a forum for managers of Faculties, Institutes, Schools and Centres of the University to exchange ideas and views on matters of concern to the University in general and to their units in particular.  In addition it also offers a platform for the students through their representatives to give their views and suggestions, to participate in deliberations on issues touching on their welfare especially in the realm of academics.

Members of the Senate

• (a) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the chairman
   
• (b) The Deputy Vice-Chancellors
   
• (c) The principal of each constituent college
   
• (d) The principal of each college within the University
   
• (e) The Deans of the faculties and directors of institutes and schools
   
• (f)  The chairmen of the teaching departments of the University
   
• (g)  Not more than two professors who are not members of the Senate by virtue of  this section elected by the academic board from within each college
   
• (h) Two members elected by the academic board or equivalent body (if any) of each constituent college from among the members of such board or body
   
• (i) The librarian
   
• (j) One representative of each of the boards of the faculties, institutes and school appointed by that board from among those of its members who are not professors and are not members of the Senate by virtue of any other provision of this subsection
   
• (k) Six students to be elected by the students' organization of the University; except that the members of the students' organization shall not be entitled to attend deliberations of the Senate on matters which are considered by the chairman  of the Senate to be confidential and which relate to the general discipline of students, examination results, the academic performance of students and other related matters
   

Functions of Senate

• (a) To satisfy itself regarding the content and academic standard of any course of study in respect of any degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University and to report its findings thereon to the Council
   
• (b) To propose regulations to be made by the Council regarding eligibility of persons for admission to a course of study
   
• (c) To propose regulations to be made by the Council regarding the standard of proficiency to be gained in each examination for a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University
   
• (d) To decide which persons have attained such standard of proficiency and are otherwise fit to be granted a degree, diploma, certificate or other award of the University
   
• (e) To make regulations governing such other matters as are within its powers in accordance with this Act or the statutes

The University Management Board is responsible for:-

• The co-ordination of University and College development plans
   
• The efficient management of University resources, both human and material
   
• Making proposals to the Council and the Senate on policies that have a University-wide application
   

Membership of University Management Board (UMB):-

• The Vice-Chancellor – Chairman
   
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
   
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
   
• The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs)
   
• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension)
   
• The Principals of Constituent Colleges
   
• Managing Director, University of Nairobi holding Company
   
• Administration Registrar-Secretary

The current office holder for Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) is Professor Kaimenyi,J.T BDS Nairobi , MDS (Myore), Ph.D ( Nairobi ), FICD, FKNAS, FICOI, EBS

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)  is the head of the Academic Division.

The functions of this office include:

• Preparation of Syllabus and Regulations, Admissions, Co-ordination of examinations, and Academic Staff training.
   

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is also the:

• Chairmanship of Committee - Deans Committee
• Chairman of Lectureship Appointments Committee
• Chairman of Senior Lectureship Appointments Committee

The DVC (Academics) Contacts:

Contacts Person: Joyce Daniel
Physical Address: Main Campus
Postal Address: P.O Box P.O. BOX 30197 NAIROBI, 00100, GPO
Telephone Number: +254 (020) 318262 Ext 28296
Fax Number:+254-020-2214325
Email: dvca@uonbi.ac.ke

The current office holder for The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) is Prof. Lucy W. Irungu.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) is appointed by the Council in consultation with the Chancellor from among professors of the University.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) is the head of Research, Production and Extension Division. The function of this office includes:-
 

• Research infrastructure, development and formulation of appropriate policies
   
• Research Planning, coordination, administration, logistical support for research at all levels
   
• Coordinating the sourcing of research funds
   
• Protection of Intellectual Assets, commercialization, dissemination and publication
   
• Strategic alliances with Government, industry, local and international research institutes
   
• Management of Research Libraries and Archives
   
• Research branding, setting standards, quality assurance/control and capacity building
   
• Coordination of relevant seminars, consultancies, workshops, conferences and symposia
   
• Research benchmarking exchange of scholars
   
• Negotiation and management of Research contracts and consultancies
   
• Internationalization of the University
   
• Perform functions pertaining to Research, Production and Extensions

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Production and Extension) is also the chairman of the Research and Development Advisory Board which constitutes of the following committees:-

• Intellectual Property Committee
   
• Research Grants Committee
   
• Research Publications Committee
   
• Science Technology and Innovation Committee
   
• Research-based Income Generating Committee
   
• Research Quality Assurance Committee
   
• CIPL Board