The University of Nairobi (UoN) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical societal solutions with last week’s official launch of the UoN-Majicom Water Purification Kiosk. This pioneering project is a collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering and UK-based Majicom Limited.
This collaboration, formalised in 2024, addresses a critical stagnation in the agricultural sector. While global bean yields can reach 2 tons per hectare, Kenya remains at 500 kg per hectare, lagging behind her neighbours with harvests of 1.1 to 1.8 tons. Local production of certified seeds is below 25 percent of the demand, leaving the country to rely on imports.
The workshop was organised under the project titled "Participation of Women in Economic Leadership and Academic Institutions in Kenya," led by a dedicated team including Principal Investigator Prof. Tabitha Kiriti-Ng’ang’a, AWSC Director Prof. Wanjiku Kabira, and technical leads across various workstreams.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has launched a strategic digital programme to bolster its global research visibility and institutional ranking. A high-level workshop convened by the Research, Innovation, and Enterprise Division (RIE) underscored the commitment to ensuring that the university’s world-class scholarship and innovations are accessible to local, regional, and global audiences.
The University of Nairobi, through the Research, Innovation, and Enterprise (RIE) Division, is finalising a new Research Policy framework that will solidify its position as a global centre for discovery. The policy will also ensure that the research function is in step with the University’s 2023–2027 Strategic Plan; higher education regulatory requirements; and national, regional, and continental development priorities.
On March 3, 2026, the University of Nairobi (UoN) and the University of Manchester (UoM) convened the "Equitable Partnerships for African Research Infrastructure and Capacity (EP for AfRICa)" workshop at the Chiromo Campus. The two-day forward-looking activity, supported by the British Academy, is aimed at building robust and sustainable institutional systems for international academic collaborations.
The University of Nairobi (UON), through the C4DLab, officially launched the UNIHUBS International Training Activity and the 4th Partners’ Meeting, taking place from March 2nd to 6th, 2026. This event brings together a consortium of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs), and international partners to test and evaluate the UNIHUBS educational package.
Hosted under the Kenya Science Translation Hub, the workshop brings together early-career researchers and PhD candidates from the University of Nairobi (UoN), University of Embu, and Maseno University, alongside postdoctoral researchers from the University of Leeds. The initiative, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), aims to position UoN as a regional Centre of Excellence in Science Translation.
The presence of the university’s top management led by the Chair of Council Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha highlighted its importance. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Margaret Hutchinson, was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Human Resource and Administration, Prof. John Mande. Also present to take part in the event were the DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE), Prof. Leonidah Kerubo; DVC Academic Affairs, Prof. Ayub Gitau; and DVC Finance, Planning, and Development Prof. Jackson Maalu alongside faculty members and university staff.
The Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Division proudly celebrates its staff members who were recognised for outstanding performance during the University Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony on 26 February 2026.
