University of Nairobi’s team was on Monday January 18, 2021 awarded as winners of the global Huawei ICT competitions. The team was among three Kenyan teams which excelled at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals 2020 edition.

The event which was held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel and officiated by Amb. Simon Nabukwesi, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for University Education and Research in the Ministry of Education.

“The partnership between the University of Nairobi and Kenya Defense Forces has attracted interest globally being one of its kind. The Kenya  Defense  Staff College and the National Defense College in Karen have trained security managers from all over the world.”  This was revealed by Prof. Maria Nzomo, Director Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies.

The University of Nairobi kick started the year on a prayerful note by holding its annual prayer day on January 15, 2021. The event, albeit virtual, invited staff and students from all faiths.

“The University is celebrating 50 years of existence and these are prayers of thanksgiving even as we dedicate the year 2021 in God’s hands,” remarked Father Kaigua as he was moderating the prayer session.