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Over 100 adult learners mostly from the Maasai Community were awarded certificates in proficiency and literacy skills with the oldest being 62 years old in Ewuasi Kidong, Kajiado County. The Course is offered by the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Education.

The graduation Ceremony was on September 28, 2021 and it marked celebrations of the 55th International Literacy Day. World Literacy Day is marked globally in the month of September.

16 universities including the University of Nairobi will participate in the Kuza Kizazi Rugby 15s inter-university competitions slated for the months of October and November 2021. Kuza Kizazi will sponsor all the rugby teams.

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The University of Nairobi is among the top 200 institutions in the world for production of graduates with the skills and knowledge required for the modern workplace. This is according to the 23 September edition of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, which looks at graduate employment processes and outcomes. UoN is placed in the 251-300 band and is the only institution in East Africa that made it to the ranking.

There was pomp and colour at the launch of the 03 Plus project at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall. The O3 Plus Project seeks to promote health and wellbeing among students in institutions of higher learning in Kenya.

The novel initiative is a collaboration between the University of Nairobi, UNESCO and Mount Kenya University. The signing of a partnership agreement signified the beginning of a project that will have a great impact on the youth in Kenya.

The University of Nairobi takes great pride in providing an enabling, strong and vibrant research culture among staff, students and partners. UoN is recognized for the impact and relevance of research outputs and innovations in SSA region and beyond. The UoN is strategic in providing researchers with a platform to engage peers and stakeholders about their research, and also get the opportunity to network with likeminded stakeholders in relevant respective fields.

The University of Nairobi's ICT center has lined up a one week online training for first year students. The training which will start on 27th Sep 2021 to 1st Oct 2021 is aimed at equipping students with skills on various online learning tools  and other ICT services which are offered in the University of Nairobi. 

The Audit department held an online meeting to discuss the PC requirements for the financial year 2020/2021. The DIA, Mr. Kenneth Gitau chaired the meeting.

University of Nairobi’s Department of Architecture is part of a multidisciplinary team involved in Niko Green Waste Company’s Endelevu Africa project.  This project has planned to construct a safe and climate friendly Crèche at the University of Nairobi.

This was revealed when a team from Endelevu Africa Project paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, UoN, Prof. Stephen Kiama on Monday, September 27, 2021.

“Let us refuse to be prisoners of history and deliberately prepare ourselves for the journey ahead. Like Martin Luther King Jr, we may not have the whole staircase, but we ought to take the first step in faith.” Emphasized Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW, Chancellor, the University of Nairobi at the 65th graduation ceremony.

Dr. Rattansi encouraged the class of 2021 that graduation presents an opportunity to start afresh and to embark on new beginnings.