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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 — Kenya's leading public university, met EAC medical school audit standards and recently appointed Prof Ayub Gitau as Vice-Chancellor after leadership turmoil.

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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) chapter at the University of Nairobi has welcomed the appointment of Prof. …

    UASU welcomes Prof Ayub Gitau as New UoN Vice-Chancellor

  3. The Standard

    … Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi defended the initial estimates, saying they had been prepared by consultants from the University of Nairobi. …

    Question abounds on Sh45.8 B Talanta Stadium project

  4. Citizen Digital

    … ollow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya and France used sport as a platform for youth empowerment, diplomacy and economic cooperation during a high-level sports demonstration sequence held alongside the Africa Forward Inspire & Connect Business Forum at the University of Nairobi …

    Kenya, France showcase Sport as driver of youth development at Nairobi forum

  5. Citizen Digital

    … The accused, Beres Muthomi, Tracy Phanice Auma, Patience Gitau, Kenneth Juma, and Samuel Jomunga, were charged with offensive conduct conducive to breaches of peace following demonstrations held near the University of Nairobi on May 11, 2026. …

    Civil society questions Africa Forward Summit transparency

  6. Capital News

    … The brief exchange, which quickly circulated across social media platforms globally, showed Macron interrupting proceedings during a youth forum session at the University of Nairobi to call for silence from attendees as a speaker addressed the audience. …

    Moderator Explains Viral Macron Moment at Africa Forward Summit

  7. Capital News

    … Macron, speaking at the University of Nairobi on Monday, said Africa “needs investment to become more sovereign”, explaining that the continent “no longer… needs or wants to hear” European leaders telling them what their countries need. …

    France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

  8. The Standard

    President William Ruto and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the University of Nairobi. …

    250 deals on the table as France expands Africa investment push

  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAs the high-level diplomatic convoys of over a dozen Heads of State snaked through Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026 yesterday, a different kind of energy was vibrating at the University of Nairobi’s Graduation Square. …

    Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports

  10. The Standard

    … He also told Macron that protesters who confronted the French president at the University of Nairobi's Taifa Hall were reacting to the alleged diversion of Sh7.3 billion from Kenya's Fuel Levy Fund to pay French firms following the cancellation of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway co …

    Gachagua to Macron, Guterres: 'Your host Ruto is Kenya's greatest threat'

  11. Capital News

    … Speaking at a high-level dialogue on the commercialisation of sports at the University of Nairobi on Monday, Ruto said Africa’s demographic advantage offers a historic opportunity to build one of the world’s most dynamic sports economies. …

    Ruto urges Africa to commercialise sports industry for jobs and economic growth
Society

KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumour in first-of-kind surgery

The News

Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a four-kilogramme liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, the first of its kind in the country. The procedure was completed during a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Camp held in partnership with international institutions and visiting specialists.

Why it matters

Kenyatta National Hospital surgeons remove 4kg liver tumour in first-of-kind complex surgery, demonstrating advanced medical capability in the country.

6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

  1. KNH surgeons remove 4kg liver tumour in first-of-kind surgery

    Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital successfully removed a four-kilogramme liver tumour during a complex seven-hour right hepatectomy, the first of its kind in the country. The procedure was completed during a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Camp held in partnership with international institutions and visiting specialists.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Global fuel crisis driving price hikes across East Africa

    An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Most Kenyan medical schools fail regional audit standards

    An East African Community audit found only 3 of 13 inspected medical and dental training institutions met the required standards, including Moi and the University of Nairobi, prompting a recommendation to review the standards.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ex-City Hall employee jailed for forged degree, fraud

    A former Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company employee was sentenced to four years in jail or a fine of Sh5.04 million for using a forged University of Nairobi degree certificate to secure employment and siphon public funds. He worked from August 2016 until November 2023, earning salaries totalling Sh4,749,597.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Water utility worker convicted for forged degree, jailed five years

    A former Revenue Collection Assistant at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has been convicted after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission established that he forged a Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate from the University of Nairobi to secure employment and unlawfully earned public funds.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EACC urges university students to lead anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-graft officials have challenged university students to champion ethical leadership and reject corruption, academic fraud, and dishonesty. The Ethics and Integrity club was launched at Mount Kenya University as part of efforts to nurture integrity among young people and build a country where qualifications are earned and leadership is guided by honesty.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 8 June

  1. University of Nairobi struggles with funding and infrastructural decline

    An opinion piece reflecting on the University of Nairobi's past prominence as a leading East African academic hub and its current challenges with funding and infrastructure.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 1 June

  1. Professor's missed law school point led to teaching leadership role

    Prof Rebecca Mwikali Wambua of African Nazarene University missed law school admission by one point but pursued teaching instead, eventually becoming a leading voice in Distance, Open and e-Learning in East Africa. A chance meeting with her former primary school teacher shifted her perspective from viewing teaching as second best to embracing it as her purpose.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Hawks seek wins to return to top three; Dynamites fight relegation

    Equity Bank Hawks, former Women's Premier League champions, aim for victories this weekend to reclaim the title and secure a top-three finish. The University of Nairobi Dynamites, currently 10th with 10 points, battle to save their season against relegation.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Prime CS Mudavadi warns of tougher economic times ahead

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans to prepare for tougher economic times driven by global instability, citing surging fuel prices from the Middle East conflict and other emerging global trends as challenges that cannot be quickly resolved.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. BP faces lawsuit over alleged toxic dumping in Kenya

    British energy giant BP is facing a lawsuit from hundreds of locals in Kargi and Kalacha villages in Marsabit County, who allege improper toxic waste disposal from 1984–1990 oil exploration killed livestock and caused cancer. BP acquired Amoco, the US firm that conducted the exploration, in 1998.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for cancer diagnosis advancement

    Prof George Njoroge at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital received the Greater Manchester Cancer Award 2026 alongside a UK team for advancing early detection of oesophageal cancer through a model combining community engagement, rapid pathology services, and genomic capacity.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Rights groups issue 40-day ultimatum on gender-based violence

    Civil society and legal groups have given the government 40 days to act on rising cases of gender-based violence and femicide, warning that failure will trigger nationwide protests and legal action. They cited recent high-profile cases and said the country is facing a crisis requiring immediate national intervention.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Africa Summit win for Kenya and continent, but on whose terms?

    An opinion piece examining France's Sh3.5 trillion in commitments announced at President Ruto's Africa Forward Summit, questioning whether such investment comes with conditions that compromise African sovereignty, noting the President repeated the word "sovereignty" eight times in his closing address.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 18 May

  1. Adan Mohamed appointed Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General

    Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has been appointed Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term effective May 18, 2026, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. Mohamed previously served as Managing Director of Barclays Bank Kenya and brings experience from both private and public sectors.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Treasury CS appoints Adan Mohamed KRA commissioner general

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, effective May 18, 2026. Mohamed previously served as Chief of Strategy Execution at State House and held senior roles at Barclays Kenya.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 17 May

  1. AI growth accelerates Kenya's clean energy transition push

    Schneider Electric's chairperson says Africa must accelerate electrification to support data centres powering AI, and Kenya's renewable energy base positions it strategically to lead the continent's energy and digital transformation. Kenya's installed electricity capacity is over 90 per cent from renewable sources including geothermal, hydro, and wind power.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kenyan universities expand international partnerships to address funding gaps

    Both public and private universities in Kenya are increasingly pursuing foreign partnerships, donor-backed infrastructure projects, and international academic collaborations to survive mounting financial pressure from underfunding and declining government support. Mount Kenya University recently signed a trilateral cooperation agreement with Chinese institutions focusing on digital education, cloud computing, and staff and student exchanges.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Africa Forward Summit pledges €23 billion in investment-led partnership

    The two-day Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, closed with €23 billion in pledges (€14 billion from French firms and €9 billion from African companies) targeting energy, technology, and agriculture, alongside eleven Kenya-France memoranda on infrastructure and services—though the event was marked by street protests and tear gas outside the venue.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Nairobi hosts boot camp connecting entrepreneurs to clean energy investors

    The Social and Inclusive Business Camp, founded by the French Development Agency in 2017, held an in-person boot camp in Nairobi to help entrepreneurs create measurable social or environmental impact move toward investment readiness. The four-month programme has supported more than 400 entrepreneurs across Africa since its inception.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 15 May

  1. University of Nairobi appoints Prof Ayub Gitau as Vice-Chancellor

    The University of Nairobi has appointed Prof Ayub N Gitau as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, ending nearly two years of leadership turmoil at the institution.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Macron's audience reprimand sparks reflection on Kenyan tolerance

    A columnist reflects on French President Emmanuel Macron's ordering of a noisy University of Nairobi audience to keep quiet during a culture and creative industry presentation, using the moment to argue that Kenya has become an intolerant society that prefers speaking over listening.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

  1. UASU welcomes new UoN Vice-Chancellor, Deputy VC Finance appointments

    The Universities' Academic Staff Union has welcomed the appointment of Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi and Prof. Josiah Omollo Aduda as Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development, urging a consultative leadership approach grounded in consultation, inclusivity, and integrity.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Prof. Ayub Gitau appointed 9th University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor

    The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as its 9th Vice-Chancellor, with Prof. Josiah Omollo Aduda appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development. Gitau brings 35 years of experience in higher education and engineering, and has served at UoN for over two decades since joining as a lecturer in 2002.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. University of Nairobi appoints Prof Ayub Gitau as 9th Vice-Chancellor

    The University of Nairobi has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as its 9th Vice-Chancellor and Prof. Josiah Aduda as Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance, Planning and Development, with the University Council confirming the appointments as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and institutional competitiveness.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Ruto and Ouattara agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

    At the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President William Ruto held bilateral meetings with Côte d'Ivoire's Alassane Ouattara, with both agreeing to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

  5. France shifts strategy toward Anglophone Africa partnerships

    An opinion piece analyzes France's renewed engagement with Anglophone African countries, evidenced by the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi—the first time since 1973 that the summit has been held in an Anglophone country. The piece suggests this represents a significant strategic reorientation by France following its military withdrawal from Francophone Africa amid rising anti-French sentiment.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Governor warns Gachagua against continuing conflict with President Ruto

    Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, reflecting on his experience across multiple administrations, critiques former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent statements during a visit by French President Macron and UN Secretary General Guterres, urging him to learn from the lesson that loss of power is humbling.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

  7. AFD announces energy, AI, and entrepreneurship investments for Africa

    The Agence Française de Développement Group unveiled new initiatives in energy, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and sports development at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. Key announcements include a €173 million financing package to improve electricity access in Benin through the construction and rehabilitation of approximately 4,500 kilometres of power lines, expected to benefit about 600,000 people.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

  8. UASU welcomes Prof Ayub Gitau as University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor

    The Universities' Academic Staff Union has welcomed the appointment of Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau as the University of Nairobi's 9th Vice-Chancellor, expressing confidence that his leadership will bring stability and improved relations between management and academic staff after a period of leadership wrangles.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard →

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