The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, marking a new chapter focused on academic excellence, innovation, digital transformation and global competitiveness. At the same meeting held on May 14, 2026, Prof. Josiah Omollo Aduda was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development.
On 12th May 2026, the ICT team from University of Nairobi conducted a benchmarking visit with the ICT department of the Judiciary of Kenya at Eka Hotel. The benchmarking exercise focused on the Staff Performance Appraisal and Recognition System as part of the University of Nairobi’s ongoing review and enhancement of its staff performance management framework.
In Memory of Michael Mukiri (23 August 1982 – 14 March 2026)
Who He Really Was
Big congratulations to the entire University of Nairobi Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICT Centre) team! You’ve officially locked in Position 1 among all central units and directorates for the 2024/2025 Performance Contract.
The Director of ICT at the University of Nairobi and Chairperson of the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) Board of Directors, Mr. Paul N. Kariuki, led a delegation to the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Ireland for a courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Tabu Irina, MBS.
The directorate of ICT took part in tree planting exercise which was organized by the University of Nairobi in partnership with Safaricom. Tree planting and growing initiative aims at promoting sustainability. The exercise saw thousands of trees planted at Upper Kabete campus.
Thursday, September 29, 2025 – The University of Nairobi (UoN) officially launched its Cybersecurity and Data Privacy initiative during an inaugural webinar attended by over 180 participants, with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Human Resource and Administration, Professor John Mande, delivering opening remarks on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor (VC). The event brought together experts from government and regulatory bodies to address pressing issues in digital security.
In a bid to foster best practices in data privacy, the University's Data Protection Officer (DPO) welcomed a delegation from Kibabii University for a benchmarking session focused on compliance with data protection regulations.
Have you ever wondered how the E-Systems of the University of Nairobi are powered, supported and maintained? What is the supporting network infrastructure that allows these systems to even exist in the first place? If so, where are they housed and monitored?
Faculty of Business – ICT Infrastructure Maintenance.
It was all joy and celebration to see the dilapidated ICT network infrastructure at the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences get a new lease of life on April 8, 2025.
