In a bid to bolster the early career researcher’s capabilities, the Office of the Deputy Vice
Chancellor, Research, Innovation, and Enterprise (DVC-RIE), Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson, on
February 15, 2024 hosted a training on Research Process. The program is funded by the
International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). Participants came from various faculties.
The program commenced with a warm welcome extended to participants by Prof. Hutchinson,
who further elaborated on the Division’s functions and commitment to enhancing research

The University of Nairobi, office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation & Enterprise) hosted a capacity building training session for administrators on research management and research processes on February 14, 2023. The Capacity building is supported by a grant titled “Development of Research Data Management Infrastructure and staff capacity building” funded by the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX).

Research plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific discoveries and driving innovation across
various disciplines. However, managing these data efficiently and effectively is essential to
enhance data driven decision-making, one of the UoN’s 5 Reform Agenda. Recognizing this
need, the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) granted University of Nairobi a
seed fund to develop a research data management infrastructure as well as staff capacity building
project to enhance research data management.