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.