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The University of Nairobi has taken a bold step towards gender equity by establishing a Gender mainstreaming section and appointing Dr. Grace N. Kiringa as its head. The appointment, made by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama, comes as a clear indication of the university's commitment to promoting gender equality among its faculties, staff, and students.

Lisa Wele, a Second-year student of the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Arts and social sciences is among the four Kenyan ladies listed for the upcoming Africa Festival of Table Tennis that is scheduled to take place from 1st may 2023 to 6th May 2023 at Kasarani. Lisa, who had recently represented Kenya in the Eastern Regional Qualifiers made it to the list due to her exceptional performance and commitment in her past encounters. During a recent interview, Lisa shared her excitement on being selected to participate in the upcoming Africa Festival of Table Tennis.

Support the University of Nairobi Compassion Fund, Give a hand to that needy student.

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PAYBILL NO. 4061619 (UoN Needy Students Fund)

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Support the University of Nairobi Compassion Fund, Give a hand to that needy student.

All forms of support are welcome!

For cash support, use the Paybill details below;

PAYBILL NO. 4061619 (UoN Needy Students Fund)

ACCOUNT NAME: Name of Faculty (e.g. Faculty of Engineering or Organization Name)

The University of Nairobi Senate at its meeting held on January 14, 2022 resolved to hold an Annual UoN Compassion Day to sensitize the University community on the need to support the most disadvantaged members of the students’ community.

On 31st March 2023, the University of Nairobi Students Association, Faculty of Arts and social Sciences cemented their place in the University’s history by hosting the first-ever handover ceremony at Taifa Hall , Main Campus. The event was aimed at commemorating and celebrating their one year of leadership. The Peter Nguka led team having come to the end of their leadership term which started on March 25th last year held a symbolic ceremony that outlined their entire journey.

On Thursday 9 March 2023, the Office of the Dean of Students and Career Services facilitated a briefing session to kick off the rolling out of the Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training (AICAT) Internship Program at  8-4-4 Lecture Theatre, Upper Kabete Campus.

The University of Nairobi through the Office of the Dean of Students and Career Services hosted Boy Child Mentorship Session at the iconic Taifa Hall on the 2nd of March 2023 under the theme “Boy Child Empowerment for a stronger Nation”. Both staff and students showed up in large numbers.

Nairobi- Junior Achievement Kenya, a leading nonprofit organization in inspiring and preparing youth through its entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness programs, has launched this year’s program to empower high school students to succeed in their future endeavors. The program was launched at an event attended by students, educators, and partners on 4th March 2023, held at The University of Nairobi.