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SWEARING IN OF PROF. S.G. KIAMA AS THE 8TH VICE - CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

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. 

FUNCTIONS OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS SECTION IN ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

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

TEACHING CHINESE LANGUAGE IN 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 YOUTH FIGHT CORONA VIRUS

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.

HANDING OVER THE CONFUCIUS BUILDING

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.

CARTOONS FIGHTING CORONA VIRUS

Through the art of cartoons the country has managed to raise awareness in much better way.  Nation wide adverts have been projected in art forms of cartoons and example being that of wash your hands advertisement in Kenyan televisions.  Newspapers which were at the forefront in using the cartoons even before the pandemic have increased their effort in raising public awareness also through the same art form.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

Administration department is a department in the College of Central Administration.  It is headed by the Registrar, Administration Mr. Peter M. Mwai and deputised by Mr. Peter D. Wekesa.  This department is situated in Administration Block at Main Campus.  It has offices from first to third floors of Administration Building. 

IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON EDUCATION

Covid 19 pandemic is a health crisis.  In Kenya it was first reported in March and since then the numbers keep increasing. This disruption by covid 19 has been deeply felt by all the families all over the world.  Most of the learning and teaching has been moved online but with the question in mind being whether families can afford this mode of e-learning. Families are struggling to put food on the table as most of them have lost their jobs and some are being paid half their salary.

STAFF APPRAISAL EXERCISE

Staff appraisal exercise is an annual event which commences from 1st July to to 30th June of every financial year.  It is my sincere hope that all the staff in Administration department have already set their targets ready for appraisal and evaluation of the attributes by their supervisors.  Those that have not yet set targets kindly use this time of lock down to do so.  This is to encourage you to set your targets now.  Failure to which you will be locked out by end of June when the system will be closed and no more entries will be allowed.  Let us ensure that we comply before the June dea