In a colourful ceremony held on July 2, 2013, at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS), the Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) launched the STAKE Project. The STAKE project (Stabilizing Kenya through Resolving Forest Related Conflicts) was officially launched by the Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, Prof. Judy Wakhungu. To mark the auspicious occasions, nine ceremonial tree species were planted by the project stakeholders at WMI site to celebrate the walks and works of the late Prof. Wangari Maathai who was the chair of the STAKE Project steering committee.

The University of Nairobi took part in the exhibition by Kenyan Universities held at the KICC between June 20 and 22, 2013.
The Exhibition was organized by the Commission for Universities Education (CUE) formerly Commission for Higher Education (CHE) in which all public and private institutions of higher learning took part.

In the lecture, the tension between global investments in militarism and commitments to gender equitable development were explored in detail. Prof. Mama who is the Director of Women and Gender Studies Programme, University of California, made a presentation on the role of women during war, how women have survived times of unrest and what their direct involvement is.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) held a two day sensitization training on Intellectual Property Policy.
The workshop which was held at CCU saw members of the University Management Board, Deans, Directors and Intellectual Property (IP) champions attend.

The ground breaking ceremony was held on Friday, 17th May, 2013 at the construction site at the Main Campus. It presided over by UoN top management led by the Chancellor Dr. Joseph Wanjui.

First year students admitted to the University of Nairobi (UoN) for the Academic Year 2013/2014 were officially inducted into the University Community. The 5,000 students admitted to the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Architecture and Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences, Education and External Studies, Health Sciences and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The University of Nairobi has just concluded a two-day symposium seeking to analyse the ‘Supreme Court’s decision in Raila vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Others.’ The forum sought to provide a better understanding of the case, not only for legal and intellectual reasons but also for public interest. Sponsored by the Ford Foundation and organized by the School of Law, the symposium attracted over 200 students, lawyers, communication experts and civil rights activists.

A public lecture was held at the University of Nairobi, by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin Muturi and the Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Ekwee Ethuro while discussing 'The Role of the Parliament of Kenya in the Implementation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, defended his Doctor of Science defense at the University of Nairobi (UoN). Titled ‘Studies and Works in Mental Health to Inform Practice and Policy in the African Social Cultural Context,’ Prof. Ndetei presented his research journey that commenced in 1979. He has authored six books, 21 monographs, over 250 publications in professional journals and book chapters. He has also been published in over 700 articles in the Nation Newspaper and has appeared in numerous radio and TV shows.
This is the third Doctor of Science degree candidate that the University of Nairobi has evaluated since its inception in 1956.

University staff and students Participate in Sports to Promote Constitutionalism.

View of the Chiromo Funeral Parlour

The University of Nairobi was today honoured to host the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Hon Uhuru Kenyatta when he laid the Foundation stone for the University of Nairobi Towers and planted a commemorative tree.
The function was also graced by Deputy President, Hon. William Ruto, Her Excellency, the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, Cabinet Secretary, Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Cabinet Secretary, Internal Security, Joseph Ole Lenku.

There was pomp and colour as an exciting 7th Edition of the All African Universities Games 2014 came to an end today at the Chancellor’s Court. Egypt was crowned the overall winners as Ghana took position two and Kenya settled for position three. The All African Universities Games saw 13 African countries compete in various sports disciplines.

Former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr. Joseph Barrage Wanjui unveiled his third book, ‘The Native Son’ in a well attended function by scholars, family members, friends, and the business community in the Vice-Chancellor’s Palour.

The book chronicles his experiences as a family man, corporate leader and businessman and will be of great value to researchers, students of economics and business. According to the author, the book provides real insights into how the Kenya nation was built by businessmen despite the all-too-frequent antics of certain misguided politicians. As a sign of giving back to the community, Dr. Wanjui announced that all the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to Joe Wanjui Foundation that supports the girl child education in the country