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40 members of the University of Nairobi Kili Rover Scouts Crew and their patron, Dr. Josephat Gitonga had the honor of participating in two monumental international events within the scouting world:

• The 11th World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU) Youth Assembly at Kamwenja Teachers College, Nyeri (November 6–10, 2025), and

• The 11th World Scout Parliamentary Union (WSPU) General Assembly at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi (November 11–12, 2025).

The University of Nairobi, through the Office of Career Services, in collaboration with the Advancement Office, the Confucius Institute, and the African Employability Summit, successfully hosted the 2025 Career Fair and Expo on October 16–17, 2025, at the Great Court, Main Campus.

The Office of Career Services held a Career Mentorship Session for first-year students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences on Thursday 04, September 2025, in Taifa Hall, University of Nairobi main campus. The session drew enthusiastic participation from first year students who were ready to be guided in making informed career decisions early in their university journey and to equip them with practical skills for the world of work.

The University of Nairobi, through the Office of Career Services under the Dean of Students, held a Career Guidance and Mentorship Session for first-year Law students at the Faculty of Law, Parklands, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The goal of this session was to introduce new students to the realities of the legal profession and to help them align their talents, interests, and aspirations with suitable career paths.

From 2nd to 5th August 2025, the University of Nairobi’s Kili Rover Scouts Crew proudly represented the institution at the Kenya Scouts National Educational Camp held at the Rowallan Scouts Camp, where they engaged with over 5,000 young people from across the country. 

The Crew showcased student-led initiatives that address some of the most pressing challenges in our communities: 

 Scouts and Law – A program aimed at rehabilitating juveniles and reintegrating them into society as responsible and empowered individuals. 

The University through the Office of the Dean of Students held a Leadership Development Training Workshop for the newly elected UNSA student leaders on June 9-10, 2025 at the Travellers Beach Hotel in Mombasa.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the University of Nairobi's Directorate of Finance and the Office of Career Services held an impactful Career Mentorship Session at State House Girls High School.

On Thursday, May 15-16, 2025, Oppo Kenya held a comprehensive campus recruitment drive.

From April 16th to 20th, 2025, the University of Nairobi Kili Rover Scouts Crew embarked on a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) camp in Mombasa, demonstrating the power of youth-led initiatives in driving positive change. 55 student scouts and their patron focused their efforts on impactful community engagement and environmental conservation throughout their five-day stay.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the University held a comprehensive induction workshop for the newly elected University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) leaders for the 2025/2026 academic year. The workshop took place at the KCB Leadership Centre in Karen and brought together student leaders from the Council and congress representatives from all campuses to equip them with essential leadership skills and institutional knowledge.