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The University of Nairobi is partnering with Infinix and Unesco under the CogLabs program to host a Coding Workshop.
The University of Nairobi Students Association recently concluded a successful leadership retreat at Mombasa Beach Hotel. Organized by the Office of the Dean of Students, the retreat aimed to cultivate a new generation of courageous, critical, and strategic young leaders from the University of Nairobi.
The program focused on building the capacity of these young men and women to seize opportunities not only within Kenya but globally. It emphasized character development to ensure they can sustain and thrive in these opportunities.
In a groundbreaking summit held at the Catholic University of East Africa, students and their leaders from various campuses gathered for the Pan Africa Trade Summit. The summit was sponsored by noOnes, a pioneering financial communication app with an aim to empower young people by connecting them to global conversations and the world’s financial system.
The University of Nairobi Students Association in partnership with noOnes, Spidered a dynamic Pan-Africa Trade Meetup at the university of Nairobi, Chandaria Auditorium. The main agenda of the event was the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, a landmark pact designed to stimulate business opportunities and collaboration among African nations.
Two students from the University of Nairobi Debate Association (UNDA): Mr. Paul Kituyi from the Faculty of Law and Ms. Mercy Vugustsa from the School of Journalism represented UoN in this year’s Commonwealth Universities’ Debating Championship which took place in Kigali-Rwanda from the 26th to 31st May,2024. During the week, the two young orators successfully navigated through 7 rounds of debating and proceeded to the finals where they battled with opponents from Veritas University- Nigeria, emerging second runners-up.
The Office of Career Services is a critical department in the University that helps graduates transition smoothly from learning to earning. This is achieved by developing essential competencies among graduates to groom them for the job market. The mandate of the Office therefore is two-fold, linking Graduates to the job market and enhancing the value of graduates through skills and competencies development.
The University of Nairobi's Office of Career Services hosted a three day Career Fair and Expo 2024, themed "Future Ready? Navigating Through the 21st Century." The Expo brought industry partners closer to students, offering mentorship and guidance on thriving in the competitive job market. The fair featured a variety of engaging activities, including exhibitions, on one interactions with industry leaders, insightful panel discussions, CV reviews and revamps, psychometric testing, and representation from a wide range of industries.
As a way of enhancing student support services, the University of Nairobi's Office of the Dean of Students spearheaded a comprehensive training program for Peer Counselors. From April 22 to April 26, 2024, the university organized training sessions across all faculties, equipping 500 peer counselors with essential skills and knowledge.
Through the University's commitment to equip the newly elected University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively fulfill their roles, the Office of the Dean of Students organized a specialized training that was conducted at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) on March 2, 2024. This training served as a platform to familiarize the leaders with their responsibilities and to establish a rapport with university staff.
The University of Nairobi hosted its annual Compassion Day on Tuesday, 26th March, at the prestigious Taifa Hall. The program brought together esteemed guests, stakeholders, and well-wishers to offer a helping hand and support to the needy and academically bright students at the university.
