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The University of Nairobi held its 68th graduation ceremony on Friday, December 16th, 2022, at Taifa Hall Main Campus. Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, Chancellor of the University, conferred and awarded 6,959 degrees and diplomas during the televised ceremony. The lively event featured key speeches from University administration as well as Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Basic Education.

On Friday, November 18, 2022, the Construction Management and Real Estate Students Associations (CRESA) will hold elections.

The vote will be cast electronically at the following link: https://vote.uonbi.ac.ke/login/index.php

The following groups are eligible to compete for the management of the students' association:

Team BADILI and Team AMKA

The election will start at 8 am and close at 5 pm.

Our partners Hokkaido University, Japan have organized a webinar for our Undergraduate students to learn more about their Hokkaido University Short-Term Exchange Program (HUSTEP). The virtual webinar will be held on Wednesday 16th November 2022 from 11 am-12 pm.

Registration Link: 

Students who are interested to study in Japan for a year are invited to attend this webinar and apply for this program.

About the HUSTEP Program

1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference (URPC)

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design in collaboration with Architectural Association of Kenya-Town Planning Chapter (AAK-TPC), Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), and Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) will host the 1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference on 25th- 26th October 2022.

The University of Nairobi held the Annual Mental Health Awareness Commemoration on Friday, 7th October 2022, at the Chancellor’s Court. The event, held under the theme “making mental health and well-being for all a global priority,” featured a free medical camp open to the public. The students, staff, and public members flocked to the event and received free health services, including medical tests and consultations.  

We are happy to announce the 1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference (URPC) 2022 hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the University of Nairobi under the theme:

THEME: “Rethinking of Planning and Management of Rapid Urbanization Trends in Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa”

The Nairobi International Trade Fair was held from 26th September to 2nd October 2022. During the 7-day Nairobi show; 3 projects were presented by staff and students from the Faculty of Built Environment and Design.

The University of Nairobi held the 67th graduation on 23rd September 2022 in Taifa Hall, Main Campus. The event saw  3,553 graduands conferred with different degrees and awarded various diplomas.

I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Nairobi for the 67th Graduation ceremony. Today we honor graduates of the Class of 2022 for their academic achievements during their time at The University of Nairobi. Your diligence, perseverance, and hard work have paid off and it is the reason we gather here today. A big Congratulations to us all!