PROF KIAMA APPOINTED AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA(ESA) REGIONAL COMMITTEE

The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama is the chairperson of the newly formed East and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Committee of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) whose headquarter is in London, United Kingdom

The regional committee will be forging partnerships and collaborations with other member universities  

The member Universities include :

- The University of Nairobi (Kenya) represented by Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi

-  The Technical University of Kenya (Kenya) represented by Professor Francis Aduol

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

Students who are living with disability are encouraged to apply for the 2 scholarships namely;  Programme for Evidence to Inform Disability Action(PENDA) and Development Pathways - Krystle Kabare Scholarship  

The successful candidates  will have a golden  opportunity to study at the University of Nairobi . The Scholarships are as follows: 

1. Programme for Evidence to Inform Disability Action(PENDA) 

ICT BEST OPTION FOR SMEs DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC .

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital services such as online education, virtual meeting rooms and online marketplaces have kept our economies running and helped us stay connected. Almost all of these services are underpinned by cross-border digital trade. Even if you meet colleagues from your own town in a video conference, consult a local doctor online, or follow a virtual class by a teacher in your neighbourhood, the companies providing the networks and platforms for these interactions are probably at least partly in another country.

KENYA WILL SOON DEPLOY ROBOTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Kenya is closely working with Mission Excellence Global Service Limited to introduce robots which will help in the fight against covid- 19 pandemic. The robots have a capability to connect virtually to a doctor for patient consultation and also can print prescriptions.

The robots will be used as the interface between front line doctors  and patients to avoid any possible human contact. 

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INSURANCE BROKERS IN DIGITAL PARTNERSHIP DEAL TO BEAT COVID -19

Market Insurance brokers in digital partnership deal to beat the pandemic.Local underwriters have often been tipped to adopt insurance-focused technology.  The Association of Kenya Professional Insurance Agents (AKPIA) has entered into a partnership with a digital firms in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The partnership with mTek Services, a digital insurance broker, is aimed at promoting uptake of insurance in the face of the pandemic.

Covid-19 crisis piles pressure on African media

Collapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus pandemic  crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities.

The news of cutbacks was sudden and painful for journalists at two of Nigeria's most popular independent newspapers when bosses from The Punch and Vanguard made their announcements last month.

Kenya's national regulator on Friday unveiled what it called a "historic" fund worth just under $1 million to help some 150 broadcasters weather the storm.

PROF STEPHEN GITAHI KIAMA OFFICIALLY INSTALLED AS THE 8TH VICE CHANCELLOR OF UoN

Professor Gitahi Kiama has been  officially installed as the 8th vice chancellor of the University of Nairobi .The glamorous ceremony took place in the  main campus Taifa hall on June 5th 2020. The occasion was graced  by the  top brass of the university management , officials from the ministry of Education, subsequent Vice chancellors and UoN members of staff. 

TECHNOLOGY ENCROACHES TO TRANSPORT INDUSTRY AS MATATUS SET TO GO CASHLESS

National Transport Authority is making a second attempt to implement cashless fares on Kenyan roads. This comes after the first attempt(2015)which failed miserably. 

Covid -19 pandemic  continues to bite and dictate people to go digital in a manner that will see the world shift to the new normal.Companies and governments  all over the world are realizing that they can only survive if they welcome and embrace technology .