The University of Nairobi values not only values the environment but memories as well. Some historic trees planted by key figures who have over the years visited the university were transferred from the Kongi square to the Great Court to pave way for the construction of the University of Nairobi Towers.

Christopher Coons the US Senator from Delaware is a man whose heart is in Kenya. He still remembers bits and bits of Kiswahili and the different parts of the country he visited. He heartily describes Kenyans’ hospitality during his stay in the country. Senator Coons held a town hall at the University of Nairobi.

Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academic Affairs, has been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Pierre Fauchard Award (PFA) in a colourful ceremony held in the Vice Chancellor’s Committee Room.The award which was formally presented to him by Dr. Pankaj Patel, Chairman, PFA Kenya, is given to individuals who have made a valuable contribution to the advancement of the art and science of dentistry.

H.E Ambassador Amina Mohammed, Assistant Secretary- General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), engaged students, lecturers and the public in discourse on sustainable development, dubbed Rio +20: process and way forward.
The lecture, which was organized by the University of Nairobi’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law and Policy (CASELAP) touched on the Rio +20 Conference’s themes on a green economy in the context of sustainable development poverty eradication and the institutional framework for sustainable development.

The University of Nairobi has done it again at the 2012 Nairobi International Trade Fair by winning first position in three categories and second position in two categories. UoN received top prizes from President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. President Mwai Kibaki for emerging the best research and education stand, the best institution of higher learning in developing advanced technology and the best stand in development research. President Kibaki also congratulated the 420 exhibitors for the different roles they play in driving the nation towards the realization of Vision 2030.

These photos are a collection from various events by the University of Nairobi Enterprises Services (UNES).

Prof. Goran Hyden, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science and former Director, Center for African Studies, University of Florida at Gainesville, USA, made the keynote presentation during the Wajibu Wetu Public Lecture. In an initiative dubbed Wajibu Wetu, public and private universities have been brought together to contribute towards the creation of a sustainable culture of peace.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) became the first institution of higher learning to take up a leadership role in the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 when it launched the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI). Under the initiative the University will embark on a 100 days sensitization programme on the implementation of the Constitution.

The University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) received a major boost today when the Chancellor, Dr. Joseph Wanjui made a donation of Kshs. 1 Million towards the setting up of an Alumni Centre.This is the first individual contribution towards the Alumni Centre project.Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony Dr. Wanjui challenged other alumni to come forward and support the project in terms of endowing their resources. He noted that philanthropy was not common and that the private sector needs to do more in terms of supporting trusts. Dr. Wanjui noted that it is important for the University to develop linkages that will promote the growth of the Alumni Association.

The University of Nairobi made history by hosting the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Conference to be held in Africa.The Conference which has been organized by the University of Nairobi (UoN) in conjunction with the ACU is part of the Associations’ centenary celebrations 2013 and a follow up from last year's gender conference. The opening ceremony was held in Taifa Hall.

The University of Nairobi held its 50th Graduation Ceremony on Friday December 6th 2013 which coincided with the on-going 50th celebrations of the nation.

The highlight of the ceremony was the installation of the new Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi who replaced Dr. Joseph Wanjui whose term came to an end.

Over 9,000 graduands were conferred with Degrees and awarded Diplomas and the third Doctor of Science (DSc.) in the University’s history was awarded to Prof. David M. Ndetei. The ceremony drew graduands mainly from the Colleges of: Health Sciences and Humanities and Social Sciences.

The relocation ceremony of the White Peace Pillar from Kongi’s Square to the Great Court, outside Education Building, Main Campus. The Peace Pillar was planted in 1985 by delegates during the 3rd United Nations Decade Conference for Women held in Nairobi as a symbolic reminder of the need to be peaceful. The Peace Pillar was being relocated to pave way for the commencement of construction of the proposed university towers.

A partnership between the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Hanbat National University will see the two institutions collaborate on areas of mutual interest.

The Memorandum of Understanding which was signed on January 15th, 2013, at UoN will mainly focus on economics, engineering and business disciplines. The collaboration will include research, staff and student exchanges as well as development of academic programmes.

Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote presented her inaugural lecture on ‘Multiple Exclusions of Law and Legal Discourse’ in January 2013. She became the fourth female professor to present her inaugural in the history of the University.