AFAS opens Phase 2 with a call to turn nature-based solutions into shared, lasting benefits:Nairobi, 28 October 2026 – The African Climate and Environment Centre – Future African Savannas (AFAS) today its second phase at a one-day stakeholder workshop in Nairobi.
NAIROBI, Friday, 23rd October 2026 – The University of Nairobi successfully hosted the 14th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week of Action (ILPPWA) at its Chiromo Campus.
The University of Nairobi Research Week highlighted the journey of Gloria Katunge , a PhD student in Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), whose academic achievements and international research experience demonstrate the value of initiative, mentorship and access to opportunity. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Gloria challenged students to actively pursue research opportunities while calling for stronger research infrastructure to support emerging scientists.
This year’s theme, “Transforming Society through Research Excellence, Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies in a Globally Competitive Environment,” could not be timelier. Artificial intelligence is already a valuable research tool, and it is fast becoming an economic frontier. We will examine its opportunities and risks across the sectors we serve. Institutions that build real capability in it will shape the markets and policies that follow, and the University intends to be among them. for more information:
https://researchweek.uonbi.ac.ke/
The University of Nairobi hosted the 2026 Ahinsa Lecture and Dialogue on Monday, 5 October 2026, bringing together diplomats, scholars, policymakers, practitioners and young people to examine the role of education in building peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.
The Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Nairobi celebrated its graduates during the University’s 75th Graduation Ceremony held on 18 September 2026 at Chancellor’s Court, recognising a new cohort of scientists and technology professionals prepared to contribute to research, innovation and national development.
The University of Nairobi is advancing efforts to strengthen food safety through the validation of an artificial intelligence powered technology designed to detect aflatoxin contamination in maize kernels rapidly and without the use of chemical reagents.
The final version of the AI powered aflatoxin testing equipment has arrived at the University for validation as part of a joint partnership between the World Food Programme (WFP) and Aflabox Ltd.
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS, 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Nairobi wishes to take this early opportunity to congratulate and welcome all the students who have been selected for the various degree Programmes at the premier university, the University of Nairobi for either undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
The Department of Chemistry has commenced the Sixth Regional Hands-on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Training Workshop, bringing together scientists from across Africa for advanced training in one of the world's most powerful analytical techniques used in scientific research.
The five-day workshop, running from 20 to 24 July 2026, is hosted by the Department of Chemistry under the Faculty of Science and Technology through the Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (KNMRC
The Department of Earth Climate Sciences today officially commenced the International Workshop on Future Research and Applications of Clouds, Precipitation and Extreme Weather in Africa, a five-day forum running from 20 to 24 July 2026, bringing together scientists, researchers and climate experts from more than 25 countries to advance research on weather systems, climate resilience and atmospheric science across Africa.
