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The workshop was convened primarily to onboard researchers into collaborative ecosystems designed to dismantle traditional academic silos. The University’s Director of Research and Enterprise, Prof. Thomas Ochuku Mbuya,  also leading the Sustainability Cluster, highlighted that by integrating research clusters, the University is "not just producing papers, but building a thriving ecosystem to provide the intellectual power needed for national development”. 

The launch, held at the UoN Towers, coincided with the kickoff of the “Sisters Science Safari”, an experiential learning programme designed to immerse secondary school girls from Nairobi, Narok, and Kajiado counties into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by connecting them with successful female scientists and academic role models.

The University of Nairobi is strategically positioning itself to bolster the management of its intellectual property (IP) and innovation pipeline through leveraging its partnership with the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA). 

The Annual Tree Planting and Growing Ceremony at the University of Nairobi’s Upper Kabete Campus marked a significant milestone in the institution’s journey toward environmental stewardship. Led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, the event brought together university management, staff, and students at the Kantaria Agricultural Technology & Innovation Centre (KATIC).

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, the University of Nairobi (UoN) reached a significant milestone in scientific research and education with the official launch of the Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) equipment and a specialised food testing laboratory.

Innovation and commercialisation are no longer peripheral activities, but the bedrock of the University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, made these remarks on March 25, 2026, during the Research and Innovation Week (RIW) 2025 Innovators’ Award Ceremony organised by the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Division.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been recognised for sustaining the bold commitment to redefining higher education.  In a special "Member Recognition" feature by the Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (NEIL), the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, was celebrated for the institution’s shift toward producing graduates that are equipped with the tools to solve real-world problems and build sustainable ventures.

The University of Nairobi is actively seeking to strengthen ties with strategic industry partners in its approach to creativity and commercialization. Professor Maina Wagacha, Director of Innovation and Intellectual Property Management, noted that while the University was traditionally viewed as an isolated Ivory Tower, it is proactively reaching out to industry leaders to ensure innovation becomes a permanent part of its culture and focus. Prof.

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.