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Fire breaks out at University of Nairobi’s Taifa Halle causing extensive damage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Police were quickly mobilised to secure the area and prevent theft while firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames.

UoN retirees face pension crisis as varsity fails to remit Sh7.2 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

According to the audit, the UoN, as the primary sponsor, owed the pension scheme Sh7,223,501,000 an increase of over Sh1 billion from the previous yea...

Management crisis, internal wrangles at University of Nairobi trigger Senate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.

No students denied graduation, UoN says amid uproar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2024

This follows protests from hundreds of students who stormed the Dean's office upon discovering that their names were omitted from the list.

You have one week to act - MPs tell UoN council over governance issues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Julius Melly, chair of the committee, criticised the council's preparedness and accused it of overseeing an illegal management structure that contrave...

President Ruto unveils Sh4.7 billion UoN's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The Silicon Savannah Innovation Park is expected to play a pivotal role in making Kenya a global hub for technology and innovation while fostering inc...

MPs question UoN's decision to terminate Prof Stephen Kiama's tenure as VC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

Additionally, they criticised the council's decision to terminate Kiama not only as Vice Chancellor but also as a university professor.

UoN student faces arson charges after he was allegedly found with petrol during protest
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 10, 2024

Bernard Wangila was charged with preparation to commit a felony contrary to Section 308 (1) of the Penal Code

University of Nairobi students protest alleged abduction of their leader, block Uhuru Highway
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 24, 2024

Videos circulating on social media showed students barricading the highway with bonfires and stones. The students used whistles and vuvuzelas to stop...

University of Nairobi picks Prof. Margaret Hutchinson after Kiama's exit
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 05, 2024

The replacement of Kiama comes at a time when the university is embroiled in leadership disputes over the operation of the country's premier universit...

UoN Council suspends Prof Kiama for three months, appoints Hutchinson as acting Vice-Chancellor
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 02, 2024

Earlier in the day, UoN students staged demonstrations calling for Kiama's removal, accusing him of mismanagement and poor service delivery.

Confusion rocks UoN as VC Kiama dismisses compulsory leave letter
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2024

In response to the letter on Monday, Prof Kiama dismissed the letter, urging all members of staff and students to disregard the communication entirely...

UoN Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama sent on compulsory leave again
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2024

The University Council has appointed the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Prof. Ayub Gitau to act as the Vice-Chancellor with effect from April 19,...

Mathenge tree menace: Isiolo begins research ahead of Sh42m project
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 29, 2024

Mathenge trees, which burst into the limelight during the 1997 El-Nino rains, are evergreen plants that multiply fast while colonising other plants, l...

UoN students, staff to pay for meals via eCitizen 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2024

The meals will be paid to the online platform through Mpesa Pay Bill Number 222222.

Academia, officials, students hail Verkooijen's UoN leadership
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 13, 2024

The University of Nairobi's Chair, Professor Amukowa Anangwe, welcomed Professor Verkooijen's appointment, recognising his solid experience that will...

Ruto appoints Dutch Prof. Verkooijen as the new Chancellor of The University of Nairobi
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 12, 2024

In a move signaling his commitment to environmental action, President William Ruto has appointed climate expert Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen as the...

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