The University of Nairobi's Infectious Diseases and Clinical Research Group is conducting an assessment on Kenyans understanding and level of interaction with vaccines. Further, the University  is trying to understand the knowledge level  of the Corona Virus in Kenya as part of the research process. Kindly follow the below link, log in to your email address and  fill out the survey. This information will be treated confidentially and may be used for academic purposes.

The University of Nairobi multidisciplinary team of engineers and doctors have developed a home grown portable ventilator.

During the demonstration session by the doctors and engineers ,The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Prof Stephen Kiama congratulated the team for the hardwork to ensure that the low cost portable ventilator is in place. This demonstrates our value of care. We care for Kenyans”, he said. He added that once the machine is deployed, it will go along way in helping Kenyans with many respiratory problems long after the COVID19 is gone.

Mr. David Wekesa addressed all central website web champions today on the 11th may 2020  via  a recorded audio. In his address, he highlighted three crucial parameters  to be worked on namely: Impact, Transparency and Presence. Mr. David encouraged web champions to continue doing the good work in spite of the covid-19 pandemic. He applauded those who are making their websites vibrant.

Following  UoN senate approval of online examinations, the University of Nairobi has developed guidelines on how to carry out the online examinations.

The following guidelines have been considered:

With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of this year, organisations across the planet began to shift into action. But as critical as it was to react appropriately, it has also been important to proactively prepare for the next phase for humanity.

CT has a great role to play in keeping us all connected during lockdown, quarantine and social isolation. But technology is also fundamental to economic recovery for Africa.

In response to the negative effects of Covid-19 on teaching and learning, the University of Nairobi Senate approved guidelines and procedures for online examinations on 8th May 2020. The Special Senate was chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Prof.S.G.Kiama. The Senate relied on the provisions of Statutes- xxv that gives senate the mandate over all academic matters in the University.

The University had adopted e-learning in March following the government’s ban on meetings and congregations to check the spread of the virus.

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Applications are invited for a fully paid scholarship to study a fellowship program in Medical Oncology at the University of Nairobi’s September 2020 intake.

This is a two-year full time fellowship program open to Internal Medicine specialists from the entire African continent, who would like to specialize in cancer treatment and research.

Successful applicants will receive sponsorship covering fees, accommodation and upkeep.

Successful applicants will be contacted by the first week of August 2020 and should be ready to report on Monday  28th September 2020.

The UoN VC Prof. Stephen Kiama, will give an online address later today,8th May 2020 at 3.30pm.Stay tuned 

Follow bellow link to listen to  the vice chancellor's address. 

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The University of Nairobi is the most preferred source of new staff by Kenyan employers, a new study says.

Graduates from the institution have an employability rate of 38 per cent.

Kenyatta University follows at 30 per cent, Moi (25), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture Technology (JKUAT) 19, Egerton (18), Maseno (18) and Technical University at 10 per cent.

The study by CPS International, a marketing and social research firm, surveyed 67 universities and 50 organisations between November and January.