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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATES HAND WASHING STATIONS

The University of Nairobi Alumni Association handed   over six handwashing stations worth Kenya Shillings 461, 606 to the University to help in the containment of covid-19.  The stations are a welcome gesture in the university’s fight against Covid-19 even as the University prepares to recall all students for on campus learning.

While handing over the equipment, the Associations’ vice chairperson Dr. Anne Assey said they are working towards getting more members on board so as to increase their scope and benefits to the university.

UON AWARDED FOR EXCELLENT GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

University of Nairobi was officially handed over a trophy for the award of Huawei Outstanding Partner award. The awardees were officially announced on September 22 2020 at the Huawei Partner’s Night during the virtual HUAWEI 2020 CONNECT EVENT held in Beijing, China. The event was held virtually for the first time due to Covid-19 concerns.

DEPARTMENT WELCOMES 2020/2021 BVM II STUDENTS FOR ON CAMPUS LEARNING

The chairman, Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology held a meeting in the Large Pathology Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 13th January 2021 starting at 2.00pm. The meeting was to welcome the BVM 2 students who reported on Monday 11th January 2021 for face to face interactions.

ON CAMPUS LEARNING-COMMENCEMENT AND RESUMPTION DATES FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEARS

Undergraduate  students in 2nd, 3rd and 4th  years at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary sciences, you are reminded on Campus learning resumes on 11th January, 2021. Welcome back to Upper Kabete. See attached PDF document for more information.

UON SCHOLAR WINS TOP WTO AWARD

chool of Economics Scholar, Socrates Majune, has won a top award by the World Trade Organization (WTO) after his policy paper emerged best among dozens drawn from around the world.

Mr. Majune, a tutorial fellow and PhD candidate has now made history by becoming the inaugural winner of the 2020 Trade Economist Thematic award, a new research focused competition.  The young scholar beat 26 other contestants to the award which also comes with a monetary reward of Kshs. 620,000.

UON DON CROWNED WITH MBS IN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

Dr. Loice Ombajo, a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) was awarded State commendation by President Uhuru Kenyatta during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nairobi.

Dr. Ombajo was awarded Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) for her dedicated public service and sacrifice in the fight against COVID-19 in Kenya.

2 HONORARY DEGREES, 5709 GRADUATES AT THE 64TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi has conferred honorary degrees of the University of Nairobi on Prof. Julia Ojiambo, Chair of Council and Prof. Micere Mugo at the 64th Graduation Ceremony. The two have now joined the list of eminent persons who have received the prestigious award bringing the number of honorary degree holders of the University of Nairobi to 35. In addition, a record 5,709 have been conferred degrees and awarded diplomas at the graduation ceremony held on December 11, 2020 at the Great Court, Main Campus.