University Administration
The Chancellor for the University of Nairobi is Dr. Joseph B. Wanjui, CBS, B.A. (Ohio Wesleyan University), M.Sc. (Columbia), Hon. D.Sc. (Nairobi), FKIM
According to The Universities Act 2012, The Chancellor-
shall be the titular head of the University and shall, in the name of the University, confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University;
may from time to time, recommend to the Cabinet Secretary in the case of a public university and the Board of Trustees in the case of a private university, a visitation of the University;
may from time to time give advice to the Council which then Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University;
shall enjoy powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided in the Charter.
The Chancellor's Contacts
Contacts Person: Mr. Simeon Odera
Physical Address: Main Campus
Postal Address: P.O Box P.O BOX 30197, 00100, G.P.O
Telephone Number: +254 02 318262
Fax Number: +254 02 318262
Email: vc@uonbi.ac.ke
The University Council:
a. employs staff;
b. approves the statutes of the University and cause them to be published in the Kenya Gazette;
c. approves the policies of the University;
d. approves the budget;
e. in the case of a public University, recommends for appointment of the Vice-Chancellors and Principals of constituent colleges through a competitive process; and
f. undertakes other functions set out under the Universities Act 2012 and the Charter.
Membership of the University of Nairobi Council:
Chairman
Dr. Idle Omar Farah, BVM, (Nairobi), PhD, (Uppsala)
Ex-officio Members
Prof. G.A.O. Magoha, Vice-Chancellor
Members
Dr. Betty Gikonyo
Mr. Kitili Mbathi
Dr. Manu Chandaria
Mr. Joseph Tui Hamisi
Dr. Salome Gichura, Rep. PS., Ministry of Higher Education, Science & Technology (MOHEST)
Mr. Samuel Kiiru, Rep. PS., Ministry of Finance
The University Council's 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
The current Chairman of Council for University of Nairobi is Dr. Idle Omar Farah, BVM, (Nairobi), PhD, (Uppsala).
The Chairman presides over all the meetings of the Council. He is an ex-officio member of every committe of Council.
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
Top Management
Prof. G.A.O. Magoha, Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
Prof. H. W. Mutoro, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs)
Prof. P.M.F Mbithi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Prof. I.M.Mbeche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs)
Prof. L.W.Irungu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Production and Extension)
Principals
Prof. B.N.K.Njoroge, Principal, College of Architecture and Engineering
Prof. A. W. Mwang’ombe, Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Prof. B. O. Aduda, Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences
Prof. I. Jumba, Acting Principal, College of Education and External Studies
Prof. I. O. Kibwage, Principal, College of Health Sciences
Prof. E. H. N. Njeru, Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Deputy Principals
Prof. P. O. K’Obonyo, Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Deans/Directors
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. S.I Shibairo
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. C.M.Mulei
College of Architecture and Engineering
School of the Built Environment, Prof. T.J.C.Anyamba
School of Engineering, Prof. P.Odira
Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Mr. D.M Maina
School of Arts & Design, Dr. W.H.Onyango
College of Biological and Physical Sciences
School of Physical Sciences, Prof. L.W.Njenga
School of Mathematics, Dr. J.H.Were
Center for Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Prof J.O.Ochanda
School of Biological Sciences, Dr. E.M.W.Akunda
School of Computing and Informatics, Prof. W. Okello-Odongo
Information & Communication and Technology Center, Mr. I.Otieno
College of Education and External Studies
School of Education, Prof.S.O.Gunga
School of Distance and Cont. Education, Dr. H.Kidombo (Ag.)
College of Health Sciences
School of Medicine, Prof. C.O.A.Omwandho
School of Dental Sciences, Prof. L.W.Gathece
School of Pharmacy, Prof. A.Guantai (Ag.)
School of Nursing Sciences, Dr. G.M.Omoni
School of Public Health, Dr. D.Ongore
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Arts, Prof. P.O.Chitere
School of Business, Mr. S.N.M.Nzuve
School of Law, Prof. P. Kameri-Mbote
Institute for Development Studies, Prof. W, Mitullah
Institute of Anthropology, Gender & African Studies, Prof. I.K.Nyamongo
Institute for Diplomacy and International Studies, Prof. M. W.Nzomo
Population Studies and Research Institute, Dr. L.Ikamari
School of Journalism & Mass Communication, Dr. W. Kiai
School of Economics, Prof. J.W.K.Mariara
Associate Deans/Deputy Directors
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. S.M.Kisia
Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. L. Akundabweni
School of Computing & Informatics, Mr.C.A.Moturi
The Vice Chancellor for the University of Nairobi is Prof. G.A.O. Magoha, MBS., IOM., M.B.B.S., ( Lagos ), F.R.C.S., F.W.A.C.S., F.I.C.S., F.A.B.I., F.I.B.A., F.C.S., (E.C.S.A.), M.S.I.C., F.M.S.C., (Urol) M.K.N.A.S.
The Vice-Chancellor is the academic and administrative head of the University and is responsible to the Council for maintaining and promoting the academic image and maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor is by virtue of his office a member of every committee appointed by the Council or Senate, unless otherwise expressly provided.
The Vice-Chancellor is also by virtue of being the overall administrative head of the University, the accounting officer of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for policy matters, planning, coordination, public relations, fund-raising and general development of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor is also the:-
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Chairman of Senate
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Chairman of Associate Professorial Appointments Committee
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Chairman of the University Management Board
- Chairman of the Students Welfare Authority
Other Key Officers:
Charles E. Sikulu, B.A., PGDMC, M.A (Nairobi)
Public Relations Manager
Simeon Odera, B.A. (Shivaji), M.A. (Nairobi)
Assistant Registrar, P.A. to the VC
Josephine Misaro, B.A, M.A. (Nairobi), Dip. (Business Administration),Dip. (Secretarial Studies)
Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor
Obwanda Grace O., Cert. PR, Dip.Secretarial, Dip. HRM, B. Psych.Counseling, M.A (Ongoing)
Senior Assistant Executive Secretary
Karicho, C.N., Dip (Secretarial), Strathmore; DBM (Nairobi), B.A. (Sociology & Communication), M.A. (Ongoing)
Senior Secretary
Isabella T. Kariungi, Dip (Guidance and Counseling) Dip. (Secretarial)
Secretary
Mariam Maina, B.A (Moi), M.A (Ongoing)
Web Communications Officer
Eunice M. Kamau, Cert. (Secretarial)
Secretary
Victoria Mbui, Dip (Secretarial), Dip (Management, Strathmore), B.A (Ongoing)
Secretary
Senior Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Driver
Driver
Driver
Vice Chancellor's Contacts
Contacts Person: Mr. Simeon Odera
Physical Address: Main Campus
Postal Address: P.O Box P.O BOX 30197, 00100, G.P.O
Telephone Number: +254 02 318262
Fax Number: +254 02 318262
Email: vc@uonbi.ac.ke
The University Management Board is responsible for:-
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The co-ordination of University and College development plans
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The efficient management of University resources, both human and material
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Making proposals to the Council and the Senate on policies that have a University-wide application
Membership of University of Nairobi Management Board (UMB):-
Prof. G. A. O. Magoha, Vice-Chancellor- Chairman
Prof. P.M. F. Mbithi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)
Prof. H. W. Mutoro, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Prof. I. M. Mbeche, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs)
Prof. L. W. Irungu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research Production and Extension)
Prof. A.W. Mwang’ombe, Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Prof. B. N. K. Njoroge, Principal, College of Architecture and Engineering
Prof. B. O. Aduda, Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences
Prof. I. Jumba, Ag. Principal, College of Education and External Studies
Prof. I. O. Kibwage, Principal, College of Health Sciences
Prof. E. H. N. Njeru, Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. P. O. K’Obonyo, Deputy Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Prof. J. Ogengo, Managing Director, UNES
Mrs. E. G. Ongwae, Ag. Registrar, Administration
The current office holder for The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) is Prof. Mbithi, BVM, ( Nairobi ) M.Sc.( Nairobi ), (M.Vsc. ( Saskatchewan ), P.h.D., ( Nairobi )
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) is the head of the Administration and Finance Divisions of the University. The function of this office include:
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Management of Personnel Matters, Finance and Assets.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) is also the chairman of:
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Appointments Committee for non-academic staff within the central administration of the University up to the level of Senior Assistant Registrar and other equivalent non-teaching staff grades
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Appointments committee of non-teaching staff in the rest of the University of the level of Assistant Registrar and Senior Assistant Registrar and other equivalent non-teaching staff grades
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The DVC (A&F) Contacts:
Contacts Person: P.M. Muturi
Physical Address: Main Campus
Postal Address: P.O Box P.O. BOX 30197 NAIROBI, 00100, GPO
Telephone Number: +254 020 318262
Fax Number: +254 020 318262
Email: dvcaf@uonbi.ac.ke
The current office holder is Prof. H. W. Mutoro, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, B.Ed (Hons) in Geography, History and Education (UoN), M.A in Archaeology (UoN), C.Phil in Archaeology (UCLA), Ph.D in Archaeology (UCLA).
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is the head of the Academic Division.
The functions of this office include:
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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
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The DVC (Academics) Contacts:
Contact 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 forThe Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) is Prof. Isaac Mbeche.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) is appointed by the Council in consultation with the Chancellor from among professors of the University.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) is the Head of the Student Affairs of the University
The function of DVC( SA) are:
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Planning, organising and managing the provision of academic and social counselling, career, work study programmes and sports, (both within and outside the University), accommodation, catering, community service, recreation, health, security and other student affairs.
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Developing and implementing programmes (such as leadership training) that support students educational experience and wholesome life.
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Advising and guiding student organisations and mentoring students in their development of leadership, moral reasoning, social intelligence and other skills required in their lives.
- Developing mechanisms to anticipate and promptly, efficiently and effectively respond to student needs.
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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:-
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Research infrastructure, development and formulation of appropriate policies
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Research Planning, coordination, administration, logistical support for research at all levels
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Coordinating the sourcing of research funds
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Protection of Intellectual Assets, commercialization, dissemination and publication
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Strategic alliances with Government, industry, local and international research institutes
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Management of Research Libraries and Archives
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Research branding, setting standards, quality assurance/control and capacity building
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Coordination of relevant seminars, consultancies, workshops, conferences and symposia
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Research benchmarking exchange of scholars
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Negotiation and management of Research contracts and consultancies
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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:-
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Intellectual Property Committee
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Research Grants Committee
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Research Publications Committee
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Science Technology and Innovation Committee
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Research-based Income Generating Committee
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Research Quality Assurance Committee
- CIPL Board
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Our Contacts
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor ((Research, Production and Extension)
P.O. Box 30197 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 -20- 318262
Fax: +254 -20- 245566
Email: dvcrpe@uonbi.ac.ke
SWA offers comprehensive catering and accommodation services for University of Nairobi Students. It aims at being the first choice for students seeking residential and catering services by providing cost effective and excellent quality products for the well-being and the delight of all its customers.
SWA is divided into five major departments as follows:
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Secretariat
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Catering Department
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Halls Department
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Finance Department
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Security Department
The Secretariat
This is the Headquarters where the Director and his chief officers operate in coordinating the operations of SWA.
The Chief Officers are as follows
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Director
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Deputy Director
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Deputy Finance Officer
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Chief Personnel Officer
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Principal Catering Officer
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Chief Halls Officer
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Customer Relations Officer
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Procurement Officer
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Deputy Chief Security Officer
- Maintenance Superintendent
Each department is an integral part of the entire SWA system which, In proper policy formulation SWA has the following Committee:
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SWA Board:This is chaired by the Vice Chancellor
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SWA Executive Committee: The Director chairs this Committee with the membership of the Chief officers
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SWA Management Committee
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This is also chaired by the Director and has a membership of all Chief Officers and all SMU Managers with one student representative (Secretary, Accommodation, Health and catering)
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This is also chaired by the Director and has a membership of all Chief Officers and all SMU Managers with one student representative (Secretary, Accommodation, Health and catering)
The stakeholders of SWA are the following: -
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University of Nairobi Management
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Public through the Public Investments Committee
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Students (UON)
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Donor agencies with vested interests
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Parents of students
Key Officers:
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Director: Mr. R.Lugwe
- Deputy Director: Dr. Oyieke, F.A.
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University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited was established in 1996 as the commercial arm of the University of Nairobi. It is charged with the responsibility of promoting and coordinating income-generating activities in the University.
The Mandate of UNES, is to, among other things:
- Harness the resources of the university with a view to enhancing the university’s teaching and research capabilities.
- Promote, co-ordinate, and provide managerial services for income-generating activities within the university.
- Undertake consultancy, research, production and other income-generating activities and promote and facilitate such activities undertaken by departments and other units of the university.
- Provide managerial services for consultancy, research, production and other income-generating activities to the departments, faculties and other units of the university.
- Register patents of any inventions and innovations in which the company will have made a contribution.
Flagship Products and Services
- Consulting & Short Courses
- Bookstores
- Arziki Restaurants and Conference Center
- Financial Management
Contacts
The Managing Director
University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Ltd
Kolobot Drive, off Arboretum Drive, off statehouse Road
P. O. Box 68241-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254-020-2726687/2714240/2731861/2731862
+254-722-205498/733-333549
Fax: +254-020-2714048
Email: unes@uonbi.ac.ke
The University of Nairobi Legal Office, being an integral unit in the day to day running of issues touching and or requiring legal input, has grown in stature in the delivery of timely and competent services to the University Management, Students, Staff, University community and the General Public at large. This has impacted positively in tandem with stipulations recommended by the ISO 9001:2008.
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As a result of rapid expansion and complexities in administration, the university has a decentralized administration composed of six campus colleges headed by principals.
College of Architecture and Engineering
College of Architecture and Engineering provides education in disciplines of engineering, art and those concerned with the built environment. Some of the disciplines offered in this college under its various schools and faculties include Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Environmental & Biosystems, Art & Design, Architecture, Real Estate, Planning, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Estate Agency and Property Management.
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College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences is the centre of the University of Nairobi that teaches veterinary medicine and various disciples in agriculture. The undergraduate courses taught in its faculties include Agriculture, Management of Agroecosystems and Environment, Food Science and Technology, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Range Management, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Education and Extension, Crop Protection, Biomedical Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Management and Animal Health and Production.
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College of Biological and Physical Sciences
The College of Biological and Physical Sciences provides education in the discipline of Science and Technology. Undegraduate courses taught at its various schools and faculties include Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics Science, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Meteorology, Microprocessor Technology and Instrumentation, Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Mathematics and Statistics, Astronomy/Astrophysics.
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College of Education and External Studies
The College of Education and External Studies is Nairobi's centre for Teacher Education, Open Learning, Research and Community Service. Undergraduate courses taught at this college include Arts (B.ed), Early Childhood Education, Science (B.ed), ICT (B.ed) among others.
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College of Health Sciences
The undergraduate programmes offered at the College of Health Sciences include MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) for aspiring Doctors, BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) for aspiring Dental Surgeons, BPharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) for aspiring Pharmacists, BSc. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) for aspiring Graduate Nurses and BSc. (Biochemistry) for aspiring Biochemists. A BSc. degree in Human Anatomy is also offered but no students are admitted directly into this programme. The group admitted to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is the catchment for this programme.
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the University of Nairobi's learning centre that teaches disciplines in humanities and social sciences. Some of the major undergraduate disciplines taught at this college include Law, Journalism and Media Studies, Broadcast Production (Radio, TV and Film), Travel and Tourism, Hospitality Management, Commerce (Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Insurance, Human Resource Management, Procurement and Supplies Chain Management, Business Information Systems, Operations Management), Gender and Development Studies, Anthropology, International and Strategic Studies, Economics and Statistics.
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The University of Nairobi has various Campuses located in different parts of the city and the country. The following are the names of the Campuses:
Main Campus
The Main Campus which is at the heart of Nairobi City hosts the Colleges of Architecture and Engineering and that of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Chiromo Campus
The College of Biological and Physical Sciences is located in the serene Chiromo Campus.
Upper Kabete Campus
The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences is situated at the Upper Kabete Campus.
Lower Kabete Campus
This Campus hosts the University of Nairobi’s School of Business.
Kenyatta National Hospital Campus
The Kenyatta National Hospital hosts College of Health Sciences. This is a strategic and well-serviced location within the city of Nairobi as the clinical departments are located at the Kenyatta National Hospital, the teaching hospital of the University.
Parklands Campus
The School of Law is at the Parklands Campus. The location is ideal for learning as it is quiet and spacious.
Kikuyu Campus
The College of Education and External Studies is situated in the serene environment of Kikuyu.
In addition, the Department of Extra-Mural Studies has six regional centers with full-time staff, in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru and Nyeri. Other regional centers as well as sub-centers are being created and developed throughout the country.
Kenya Science Campus
Situated on Ngong Road in Nairobi, the Kenya Science Campus caters for students pursuing B.Ed Science. It is the leading centre of excellence in teacher education in science and technology, open learning, research and community service for sustainable development.
Kisumu Campus
The Kisumu Campus houses part of the School of Law, School of Business and the College of Education and External Studies.
Mombasa Campus
The Mombasa Campus houses part of the School of Law, School of Business and the College of Education and External Studies.
Embu University College Campus
This Campus is located in Embu County. It is the University’s newest addition.