The University of Nairobi is the oldest institution in Kenya. It Started as a Royal College of East .Africa in the year 1956 and became fully fledged University in 1970. The department of sports and games is therefore as old as the institution itself.
The department of Sports & Games started with one Games Tutor, the only one available in Kenya then. Currently the Department has grown tremendously in terms of staff, Sports facilities and equipment have expanded leading increased number of students participating in Sports and Games at both recreational and competitive level.Most of the University teams are participating at national, regional and international tournaments.
Mandate:
- To provide efficient and effective quality sport and recreational programmes for students at both Campus/College and University levels at recreational and competitive levels.
- To develop ,expand and renovate Sports facilities and equipment .
- To maintain state- of- the- art sports facilities and equipment.
- To identify and nurture talents,train and coach sports techniques.
- To provide relevant information on the importance of exercise to staff and students.
- To provide innovative Sports services to students and staff in order to maximize their productivity, enhance teaching and learning and improve quality of research.
- To advice the University in all matters related to Sports and Games services and infrastructure; development and implementation of the Sports and Games policy; and the general sports and games strategic direction in relation to the University's vision and mission.
VISION
Sports and recreational Department committed to Sports excellence.
MISSION
To Provide state-of-the -art Sports facilities, equipment,innovative and competitive Sports programs, teach, coach and offer consultancy services in Sports.
Core Values
In order for the Sports and Games Department to realize its mission and vision, certain values need to be enhanced, hence we expect the department to:-
- Ensure integrity and transparency .
- Uphold ethical conduct
- Ensure Professionalism, diligence and competence.
- Teamspirit and Teamwork.
- Ensure quality customer service
- Embrace Innovation and creativity
Strategic Objectives
In order to propel the standard of Sport and Games in the University of Nairobi and in line with University wide 2008/2013 strategic plan, the Department of Sports & Games has set out the following as its strategic objectives.• To develop,expand and renovate Sports facilities and equipments.
• To plan and implement Sports programs to increase students participation in Sports.
• To post Sports programs and information on the importance of erxercises on the departmental website.
