The University of Nairobi will incorporate an online expenditure management system in its processes.

This was revealed when the Project Manager, Fraxion, Mr. Hendrie Cromie paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mbithi.

The University will use the system dubbed Fraxion in various processes such as procurement, employment re-imbursements, petty cash processes, local and international travels, invoice statements, credit notes, among others.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015, saw all roads lead to the University of Nairobi as His Holiness Pope Francis celebrated Holy Mass at the University grounds.

The President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, led Kenyans during the historic mass that brought together over 1 million Catholic faithful.

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Lecture on Venezuela & its Latin America & Caribean Integration Policy by Prof.Hector Constant

The Lions Club of Kenya joined their President, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi in planting over 2,000 trees at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences’, Kanyariri grounds.

Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, who is also the Chancellor, University of Nairobi was accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi in planting trees and together, they also launched eight Campus Clubs which will be keen in serving humanity in various sectors – from health, to environment among other sectors.

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Youth Enterprise Fund Forum 26-10-2015

Once again, the University of Nairobi (UoN) has recorded excellent performance at the 2015 Nairobi International Trade Fair by taking the top positions in the various categories.

UoN scooped first position in the best institution of higher learning in developing and advancing technology and the best engineering based institution of higher learning. The University was ranked position two in the best university stand, best stand embracing information technology and communication systems and the best stand demonstrating the application of environmental quality standards. UoN was also ranked third best stand in research development. in addition, the University has won prizes in the farm and animal produce categories.

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The University of Nairobi hosted the Ambassador of France to Kenya, H.E. Remi Marechaux for a public lecture on September 25, 2015. The Ambassador made a presentation entitled “Kenya and France: Two Strategic Partners for the Future.”
Amb. Marechaux gave a detailed presentation on the relationship between Kenya and France noting that the two countries share common interests. He divided that French government’s interests in Kenya into three categories- security, economic growth and management of global challenges. On matters security, the Ambassador said that a state insecurity upsets many sectors on a growing economy. He revealed that France is at the forefront in trying to restore peace and security in countries such as Somalia and South Sudan.

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5,301 graduands have been conferred and awarded with degrees and diplomas at the University of Nairobi’s 53rd graduation ceremony by the Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi. During the ceremony, a Hon. Justice (Prof.) Jackton B. Ojwang, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Kenya was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree (LLD). The graduation featured graduands from the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Architecture and Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences and Education and External Studies.

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Courtesy Call Led by Deputy General from the Economic Cooperation Bureau through the Confucius Institute

Chinese New Year Celebration at UON

As part of the commemoration of the Holocaust Remembrance Day, the University of Nairobi in collaboration with the Embassy of the State of Israel, hosted a public lecture and photo exhibition at the University.

The holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime of Germany and its collaborators.

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Making the key note presentation was world-renowned expert on the subject, Dr. Lea Prais, who gave proper insights on the historically ignominious happening, and enlighten the audience further on how it has affected huge populations around the world.

The School of Medicine and the School of Dental Sciences underwent the second joint inspection by the East African Community.

The team inspected the facilities, programmes offered and held sessions with students and staff.

Speaking during the exercise, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi urged the inspection team to make any suggestions that could help the University improve the teaching of healthcare in Kenya. “As an ISO certified institution, we work at improving our services every day,” he said.

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