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The Covid 19 task force response committee reported that it had received 3,000 individual and institutional submissions on reopening of schools.  This coming when there is already a division among the education stakeholders on whether or not the schools should be opened for the second term.  Kenyans are eagerly waiting for the schools to reopen with concern for the form four and standard eight candidates.  The president in his public address to Kenyans on Saturday June 6th hinted that the earliest the schools can  be reopened is September 1st 2020.  He emphasised that this will only take pl

The virtual installation of Prof. Kiama on Friday June 5, 2020 was witnessed by many people including the students, staffs and stakeholders.  During the ceremony Prof. was handed over the following instruments of the University of Nairobi to enable him execute his mandate by being guided by the rules and regulations of the land.  The Constitution of Kenya 2010 symbolises the sovereignty of the rule of law and the will of the citizens of Kenya.  The Universities Act No.

Today on June 5, 2020 at 10.00 a.m in Taifa Hall marked the event of swearing in of Professor S.G Kiama as the eighth Vice -Chancellor.  Present during the occasion was the chancellor Doctor Vijoo Rattansi, the Chair of the Council Professor Julia Ojiambo, members of the council, the Deputy Vice Chancellors and the former Vice -Chancellors of the University of Nairobi.  The event was held virtually due to covid 19 pandemic but still remained to be a cheerful event with congratulatory speeches from members of staff .  The event had been set to take place way before the announcement of the fi

On Monday 1st June 2020 the President of Kenya His Excellence Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta on Madaraka day at State House honoured Kenyans who have worked extremely tirelessly to ensure that Kenyans stay safe during this period of Corona Virus pandemic.  The president who is the Chief -in-Commander of Kenya Defence Forces celebrated and appreciated the efforts of Doctors who have been  sacrificing their lives by treating and sensitising Kenyans on Covid 19 pandemic. 

This is to inform all members of staff that UNES has advertised vacancies for internal and external applicants to submit their applications.  This is a time when many people has lost jobs due to corona virus and this advert has come at the right time for those in need of jobs.  The advert is for accounts Assistant II and ophthalmic clinical officer.  Kindly share this information with your friends, family members and any other person that is in need and has this qualification.  For more information on this, please log into the Unes website https://unes.co.ke/category/career/. 

This event is scheduled to take place on Friday June 5, 2020 in Taifa Hall from 10.a.m. As we are all aware Covid 19 is here with us and to prevent the further spread of the virus,  this event will be streamed live online to  observe social distancing, reduce congestion of people and have wide coverage. It is unfortunate that this important event of the university will happen at this time of corona when most of the staff are working from home and the students are home due to the pandemic. 

Industrial relations is a section in Administration Department.  It is concerned with the mutual collaboration between the University Management and staff through unions that is, Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) for teaching staff; Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) for non teaching staff on grades 5-15; and Kenya

The Chinese Embassy handed over the magnificent University of Nairobi Confucius building on Friday May 29, 2020 to the Government of Kenya, represented by Prof. G. Magoha.  Present during the event was the Chancellor of the University of Nairobi Dr. Vijoo Ranttansi and The Vice Chancellor Prof. S.G. Kiama. The ceremony was also graced by the chair of Council Prof. Julia Ojiambo. 

The Corona Virus has been with us since March 2020 to date.  It has spread all over the country and it has caused many people anxiety and panic wondering what to do next.  The young and the aged are all worried. Through this confusion, stress and worry that the pandemic has caused, the young activists and volunteers across the globe are generating ideas, energy and empathy, saving countless lives by distributing sanitizers and sensitising the the people on the best way to combat the spread of the virus further.

The government of the Peoples Republic of  China represented by Amb. Wu Peng tomorrow will hand over the Confucius Institute to the Government of  Kenya represented by Prof.G. Magoha, Cabinet Secretary, Education. The building is along Aboreturm drive, State House Road. 

This event will be streamed live online and all members of the University are urged to watch this ceremony tomorrow Friday May 29, 2020 from 10.a.m.  Make sure that you witness this handing over don,t wait to be told by others.  Stay safe relax and watch online.