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The University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiama Gitahi yesterday received strong support for the governance reforms from the leadership of the University Academic Staff Union.  UASU officials who had initially opposed the reforms and moved to court to stop the reform process said that they have reached an agreement with the Vice-Chancellor following a series of consultative meetings.

The University embarked on an exercise of collecting data on all staff dependants. The exercise that started in February 2021 has a deadline of May 31, 2021.  A staff member who will not have filled the updated google form will not be able to access University Health Service. 

The University approved the process with the aim of enhancing and syncing data on the newly refurbished HRMIS. The exercise will ensure efficiency in service delivery at the UHS and in terms of staff benefits and their beneficiaries in case of death. 

The University Council has approved a set of criteria for appointment and promotion of academic staff. 

In a memo dated December 1, 2020, The Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Prof. Ogeng'o clearly notes that there are amendments made to the criteria for appointment and promotion of academic staff. 

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Human Resource and Administration, Prof. Enos Njeru has released the circular to all staff. 

The University of Nairobi celebrated its 64th Graduation on December 11, 2020 virtually.

In the 2nd virtual graduation Ceremony, two doctorate honorary degrees were conferred to Prof. Julia Ojiambo and Dr, Prof. Micere Mugo for their outstanding service and contribution to society.

In a very colorful ceremony filled with pomp, the University of Nairobi celebrated its 50th year.

The University held a ceremony that showcased its milestones and progress through the last five decades.

The theme for this year’s world AIDs day was ‘Global Solidarity and shared responsibility’. The campaign will explore different aspects of HIV prevention and how they relate to specific groups of people, such as adolescent girls and young women, key populations and people living with HIV.

Prof. Enos Njeru who has been the Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been appointed as the new Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Human Resource and Administration for the next 6 months. 

The new appointment was made alongside the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance Planning and Development to be held by Prof. Margaret Hutchinson. 

Prof. Stephen Kiama, has officially been installed as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, taking over from Prof. Peter Mbithi. During his installation in Taifa Hall, Main Campus on June 5, 2020, Prof. Kiama promised to institute reforms and steer the ship in the turbulent waters.

The University of Nairobi has developed a housing policy that will help in proper management of the staff houses. The Council has approved the housing policy which has been uploaded on the intranet for all staff to access. 

Find attached a memo by the Vice Chancellor on the policy

UoN has been ranked top in Graduate employability

University of Nairobi graduates are the most preferred by Kenyan employers.

This was revealed by CPS International, a marketing and social research firm that surveyed 67 universities and 50 organizations between November and January in 2019/2020 academic year.