Directorate of Internal Audit ranked the 2nd best In Central
Directorate of Internal Audit ranked the 2nd best in Central Performing Units/Directorates PC. The department was able to move up 2 steps from No.4 in 2022/23 to the 2nd best in 2023/24. This is as a result of all the staff teamwork and support to the attainment of the departmental objectives. The event was held at the Chandaria Auditorium on February 10, 2025.
The congregation had gathered for the Annual Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony.
The significant occasion held annually celebrates outstanding staff contributions through the Performance Contracting results, the Staff Performance Appraisal, contribution in Teaching and Learning, research and Community Service. This year, contributions to Innovations were also recognized.
Faculty of Health Sciences emerged the best Faculty in the released PC 2023/2024 results, followed by Faculty of Engineering at no. 2 and Faculty of Agriculture at no. 3
In the Teaching Departments, the Top 3 Departments were, Department of Food Science, Department of Medical Microbiology and Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Overall, the Best 3 Central Performing Units/Directorates, were, Information, Communication and Technology Centre (ICT), Directorate of Internal Audit and the Directorate of Corporate Affairs.
The Department of Food Science won best overall in Performance Contract results 2023/2024.
The Best 3 Researchers recognized were Prof. Daniel Olago, Prof. Walter Jaoko and Prof. Salome Bukachi.
The Best Lecturer of the year, Prof. Loise Wambui Gichuhi, Faculty of Education, Dr. Sammy Mulei Musyoka, Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dalton Wamalwa, Faculty of Health Sciences.
The Vice-Chancellor came up with special categories in line with the Strategic Plan 2023-2027, Under Innovation and Creativity Category, Prof. Sylvia Opanga, Prof. Lilac Osanjo and Prof. Peter Akuon were recognized.
Under Global Recognition, Prof. Loice Ombajo from the Faculty of Health Sciences was recognized.
Under Resource Mobilization in Infrastructure, the Department of Advancement and Institutional Development.
In Industry- Academia Linkage, Prof. Wang, Confucius Institute Director, Prof. Marc Zolver, Visiting Professor from France, Dr. Fred Bukachi, Director ARUA and Dr. Ann Kamanu, Deputy Director, ARUA were recognized for their contribution.
In Core Values, Gladys Chepkorir, Vice Chancellor’s office was recognized for her efforts.
During the event, the Chancellor announced reform agenda in the next 24 months, ‘This will be a 24-month shot in the arm. What t is success? UoN back at the top of all universities in Africa within 2-years. The reform agenda will cover eight key areas: - Strengthening governance, management and research and learning, eradicating debt and legal risks, optimizing our asset base, transparently, Enhancing core university services: housing, transport, digital, and others, Mobilizing external resources at scale. This transformation will take all of us.'
While Awarding the outstanding UoN staff, Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, the Chair of the University Council, addressed challenges that were facing the institution, including declining student enrollment and research output. He reiterated that the Performance Contracting process was important in ensuring improved productivity of the university against such challenges. "The Council has noted with concern that the university's productivity is on a downward trend. Performance management tools like Performance Contracts are critical in enhancing productivity, improving our ranking and restoring our reputation," he said.
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