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University of Nairobi

Also known as: UoN · University of Nairobi Engineering and Science Complex · University of Nairobi's Taifa Hall · University of Nairobi Chapter · University of Nairobi's Parklands Law Campus

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    When Prof Stephen Kiama recently returned to the University of Nairobi classroom after serving as Vice-Chancellor, many Kenyans seemed puzzled.

    When professors return to class, who is really confused?
  3. The Standard

    Dr Mbai, a former University of Nairobi don, is remembered as a man who developed the concept of devolution in Kenya but was killed in September 2003 over his endeavours to introduce devolution in Kenya.

    Leaders challenge governors to implement devolution properly to benefit citizens
  4. Citizen Digital

    Silverstein applied for a teaching position at the University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, living in the capital’s neighborhood of Milimani, becoming a tenant of the late President Mwai Kibaki, then Finance Minister.

    Dr. David Silverstein: How he became Moi’s doctor and the ‘Operation Thunderbolt’ moment
  5. The Standard

    The University of Nairobi University of Nairobi main campus, customers along the Mamlaka Line and Valley Road will also be affected.In the Kilimani and Hurlingham region the affected areas are Argwings Kodhek Road from Chaka Road to Hurlingham, Hurlingham Shopping Centre and surr

    Water supply in five constituencies to be interrupted for 26 hours
  6. The Standard

    He has lectured at the University of Nairobi and served as Dean and Senior Lecturer at Africa Nazarene University.

    Duncan Ojwang takes charge at IPOA
  7. The Standard

    ons give planners a clear picture before the rains start. “Through elevation mapping, we can identify exactly which road networks will be rendered impassable, where evacuation corridors must be established, and how vital areas like Marigat will be impacted.” University of Nairobi

    Experts warn as water rise puts Baringo, Bogoria on merger brink
  8. The Standard

    "From the University of Nairobi going up, most of the new developments have encroached but if you look at the old developments, they have left the spaces clear," he said.

    CS tells Kenyans living on riparian land to move ahead of El Nino rains
  9. The Standard

    Peace League Africa peace advocate and University of Nairobi lecturer Dr Hassan Kinyua Umar urged Kenyans to protect peace and unity as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.Umar noted that Muslims across the world are marking Mawlid, also known as Zefe, to express t

    Muslims use Mawlid to push education, peace ahead of 2027
  10. Citizen Digital

    He holds a BSc in Mathematics and an MBA in Finance from the University of Nairobi, and an MBA in General Management from IESE Business School (Spain).

    Centum names Thomas Omondi as new CEO after Mworia exit
  11. Capital News

    Among the flagship commitments was the Sh12.5 billion upgrade of the Nairobi Commuter Rail, alongside agreements on expanding national digital connectivity, constructing a science complex at the University of Nairobi and developing an aviation fuel project.

    Ruto hails deepening Kenya-France ties as French Ambassador Suquet ends four-year tour

Yesterday

  1. Professor's return to teaching surprises Kenyans, reflects values

    An opinion piece reflects on the Kenyan public's confusion when academics like Prof Stephen Kiama return to university teaching after holding senior administrative posts, arguing that professors view the classroom as their core identity rather than a demotion.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Nyanza leaders urge governors to implement devolution properly

    A section of Nyanza leaders challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans, expressing concerns that misappropriation of public funds and wrong priorities in county governments were denying citizens deserved services.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein dies aged 82

    Renowned American cardiologist Dr. David Silverstein, who spent 52 years in Kenya serving as physician to presidents and witnessed key events during the Kenyatta and Moi administrations, has died at 82. President William Ruto and KANU Chairman Gideon Moi have eulogized him.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 10 September

  1. Nairobi water supply interrupted for 26 hours in five constituencies

    The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Duncan Ojwang sworn in as fourth IPOA chairperson

    Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Rising water threatens to merge Lakes Baringo and Bogoria

    Government experts are preparing evacuation and response plans as water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria rise toward a critical threshold; a two-meter rise would breach the divide separating them, contaminating Baringo's freshwater with Bogoria's alkaline waters and threatening local fisheries, residents, and wildlife habitats.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 8 September

  1. CS urges Kenyans on riparian land to evacuate before El Nino rains

    Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has warned Kenyans living on riparian land to move to safer ground ahead of expected heavy rainfall from October through January, citing risks of accidents and incidents from flooding. The Nairobi Rivers Commission noted that encroachment on riparian spaces remains a major obstacle to river rehabilitation efforts.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Muslims call for Islamic education and peace ahead of 2027

    Muslim faithful in Nairobi marked Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad, on September 5, with calls for greater investment in Islamic education and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Community leaders emphasised the importance of building madrassas to teach humanity, tolerance and coexistence regardless of religion and race.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Centum appoints Thomas Omondi as acting CEO

    Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Ruto hails deepening Kenya-France ties as ambassador departs

    President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, highlighting the elevated Kenya-France partnership spanning diplomacy, trade, and strategic investment. The relationship was marked by the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi in May 2026, which resulted in 11 bilateral agreements including a Sh12.5 billion Nairobi Commuter Rail upgrade and projects on digital connectivity, education, and aviation fuel.

    2 September 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Former Machakos Chief Officer charged with forged academic certificates

    Joseph Mutwiwa Munyao, former Chief Officer of Machakos County government, has been charged with allegedly forging a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi (2004) and a Certified Public Accountants Final Examination Certificate (June 2019) to secure his senior position. He was arrested by the EACC on August 31, pleaded not guilty, and was granted cash bail of Ksh.1 million or an alternative bond of Ksh.2 million.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Former Machakos chief officer charged with forged degree fraud

    A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position, earning Sh1,585,967.90 in salaries from January to November 2023. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said he used fake Bachelor of Commerce and CPA Final Examination certificates and intends to recover the funds through civil proceedings.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kenya Airways acting CEO George Kamal resigns

    Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned citing personal reasons, with a 30-day transition period ending September 30, 2026. Kamal had served in the acting CEO role since December 16, 2025, and previously spent three years as Chief Operating Officer.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 30 August

  1. Kenya must embrace AI to boost manufacturing competitiveness globally

    A research professor at the Institute for Development Studies says Kenya and Africa risk falling behind if academia, businesses and policymakers treat emerging technologies as a threat rather than an opportunity to increase productivity and meet demanding international market standards on clean energy and ethical supply chains.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Kenya can leverage green energy and AI for global export growth

    Economic experts say Kenya is positioned to dominate global trade and advanced manufacturing by leveraging renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and deliberate state policy, as international buyers increasingly prioritize clean, sustainable production.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. University funding model transition creates confusion among first-year students

    Incoming first-year students at public universities are experiencing confusion and anxiety about tuition payments due to information gaps surrounding the government's proposed Variable Scholarship and Loan Funding (VSLF) model, which promises up to 100 per cent financial support through scholarships, loans, and household contributions determined by a Means Testing Instrument. Students report a lack of clear communication from university administration about how the transition to the new framework will affect their admission and fee status.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Geologists investigate Rift Valley lakes' rising waters and tectonic activity

    Kenyan geologists have launched an assessment of rising water levels in Rift Valley lakes (Baringo, Bogoria, Solai, Nakuru, Elementaita and Naivasha) to determine whether geological changes beneath the earth's surface are contributing to the phenomenon. Scientists are examining increased rainfall, groundwater recharge, land degradation, erosion, and movement along active faults associated with the East African Rift as possible explanations.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Health strike threatens maternal and child health gains, experts warn

    Maternal health experts warn that an ongoing health workers strike is likely to increase maternal and child deaths in Kenya, where at least 15 women already die daily from birth-related complications, with postpartum haemorrhage as the major contributor. Public maternity wings are closed, forcing pregnant women to seek care at private and faith-based facilities.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Parliament approves Sossion and Lentoijoni for TSC positions

    The National Assembly Education Committee has approved the nominations of former KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion and TSC Director of Staffing Antonina Lentoijoni to join the Teachers Service Commission, following their vetting and a lifted court conservatory order.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. High Court awards UoN graduate 3 million shillings

    A High Court awarded a University of Nairobi graduate 3 million shillings over a graduation day dispute. The university was granted a 30-day stay of execution while seeking instructions on whether to appeal.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Water CS condemns Oyugis facility as "dead" during Homa Bay inspection

    Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa publicly criticized the operational state of the Oyugis Water Supply Project in Homa Bay County during a joint inspection with Governor Gladys Wanga, declaring the facility "dead" and identifying critical failures including clogged sand filters that have not been maintained.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Professor Kibwana becomes Chancellor of International Leadership University

    Professor Kivutha Kibwana has assumed office as Chancellor of the International Leadership University, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga praising his professionalism and academic experience. Kibwana, a Professor of Law with extensive experience in academia and public service, previously taught at the University of Nairobi and currently serves at Daystar University and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. National Assembly approves Duncan Ojwang as IPOA chairperson

    The National Assembly on Wednesday approved lawyer Duncan Ojwang Oburu as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with the Committee on Administration and Internal Security finding he meets all required qualifications including High Court judge eligibility and a law degree from a recognized university.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Universities must make entrepreneurship training practical, job-focused

    Prof Wagacha Maina urged higher education institutions to move beyond classroom theory and provide students with practical exposure to business, mentorship, financing and industry networks. The University of Nairobi's young entrepreneurs' incubation programme, implemented by the African Women Studies Centre with collaboration from multiple faculties and Equity Group, aims to bridge the gap between university training and the realities of starting and running a business.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Parliament to vet Sossion and Lentoijoni for TSC Commissioner roles

    The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education will conduct approval hearings on Thursday, August 20, 2026, for Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni, nominated by President William Ruto in July for appointment as Teachers Service Commission commissioners. The committee will examine the nominees' qualifications, experience, integrity and suitability for the positions.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kenya's private sector warns trust deficit raises business costs

    Kenya's private sector has warned that weak trust in institutions increases the cost of doing business, discourages investment, and undermines competitiveness, with tangible financial consequences including higher borrowing costs, increased compliance expenses, and slower investment flows. Business leaders meeting ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that in low-trust environments, businesses incur additional costs to manage uncertainty, with costs rippling through the economy via higher interest rates, increased bureaucracy, and slower growth.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. University of Nairobi studies reveal HIV treatment advances

    Studies from the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis at the University of Nairobi address key gaps in HIV treatment, including how to safely simplify treatment for aging populations, managing medicine resistance, and protecting mothers and children.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya universities tackle AI skills gap for regional tech leadership

    As 64 per cent of workers across five African countries, including Kenya, now use artificial intelligence in their jobs, Kenyan universities and TVET institutions face pressure to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy and position Kenya as a regional technology hub developing rather than just consuming AI solutions.

    14 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Kenyan students face larger debts under new university funding model

    The government is moving toward a new higher education funding system that could leave graduates with significantly larger debts. The previous HELB allocation of about Sh40,000 annually in 2017 fell short of students' actual costs for tuition, accommodation, food, transport, and research.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. SHA registers 32.2 million Kenyans but only 5 million pay premiums

    The Social Health Authority has enrolled 32.2 million Kenyans, described by officials as a record for health insurance uptake, but an insider reports only about 5 million members are actually remitting premiums to the scheme.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

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