Topic: University of Nairobi
Ministry nullifies appointment of UON acting VC after Ndemo rejects post
May 09, 2025 at 03:45 PM
A cloud of uncertainty has descended upon the University of Nairobi following a stern pronouncement from the Ministry of Education, vehemently rejecting recent appointments announc...
Why Bitange Ndemo has rejected his appointment as University of Nairobi VC
May 09, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Former ICT PS Prof Bitange Ndemo has rejected his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi (UON) as he continued to receive congratulatory messages....
Bitange Ndemo named new University of Nairobi VC, Mulaa takes over temporarily
May 08, 2025 at 03:29 PM
Former ICT Permanent Secretary Prof Bitange Ndemo has been appointed the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi (UON)....
Safaricom appoints Edward Okaro as independent non-executive director
Jan 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Safaricom PLC has announced the appointment of Edward Okaro as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective Wednesday the previous week....
Kenya to revamp electronic travel authorisation system to boost tourism
Dec 18, 2024 at 01:46 PM
The Cabinet has approved plans to review and strengthen Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) System in a move aimed at enhancing the country’s competitiveness as a tou...
Kenya unveils Silicon Savannah Innovation Park to drive digital transformation
Nov 25, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Kenya has taken a monumental step towards cementing its position as a global innovation hub with the launch of the University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park....
More women urged to apply for plastic and reconstructive surgery scholarships
Aug 31, 2024 at 01:31 PM
Smile Train, the world’s largest charity dedicated to cleft-focused initiatives, has made a call for more women to apply for scholarships in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at...
Infinix partners with UNESCO, Google to enable African youth with AI education
Aug 06, 2024 at 01:06 PM
Tech giant Infinix has ignited a spark of innovation across Africa with the launch of its largest CogLabs workshop to date....
University of Nairobi's Team Nexus takes top prize in 'The Great Millet Quest'
Jun 21, 2024 at 01:13 PM
The winners of "The Great Millet Quest," a competition designed to champion sustainable and innovative millet-based products, have been announced....
Paul Famba takes over as new CEO of Public Service Commission
Jun 06, 2024 at 11:50 PM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of Paul Famba as its new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2024....
Unga Group appoints James Nyutu as acting MD following Joseph Choge's exit
Jun 06, 2024 at 02:31 PM
James Nyutu has been appointed as the acting Managing Director of Unga Group, following the departure of Joseph Choge....
University of Nairobi makes significant strides in Global University Rankings
Jun 06, 2024 at 01:41 PM
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has secured a position within the top 1,000 universities globally according to the recently released QS World University Rankings 2025....
Why KeNHA is temporarily closing sections of Uhuru Highway this weekend
Mar 29, 2024 at 01:48 AM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a series of planned closures on various sections of Uhuru Highway throughout the coming weekend....
University of Nairobi implements e-citizen payment system for meals
Feb 07, 2024 at 09:50 AM
Students and staff at the University of Nairobi will now need to adapt to a new payment method when acquiring meals from the university's kitchens....
William Ruto appoints Patrick Verkooijen as new University of Nairobi Chancellor
Jan 13, 2024 at 06:15 PM
President William Ruto has appointed Professor Patrick Verkooijen as the new Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, effective February 01 this year....
David Mugonyi replaces Ezra Chiloba at Communications Authority of Kenya
Dec 20, 2023 at 02:27 PM
David Mugonyi has been appointed as the new Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya by ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo....
Family Bank names Nancy Njau as new managing director, pending approval
Nov 23, 2023 at 11:42 AM
Family Bank, one of Kenya's leading financial institutions, is set to undergo a change in leadership as Nancy Njau takes the helm as the new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding R...
Kathryne Maundu bids Safaricom farewell as Linda Mesa Wambani steps in as Company Secretary
Sep 30, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Safaricom has announced the departure of Kathryne Maundu from her role as the Company Secretary, marking a significant change in the leadership structure of the telecommunications ...
What you need to know about Tecno's new Spark 10 Series targeting Gen Z
Mar 20, 2023 at 11:43 PM
TECNO launched the brand-new SPARK 10 series on Friday, marking a new era in selfie phones in its segment by combining superior performance with sleek and trendy design....
Why University of Kabianga was ordered to pay former UoN student Sh0.5 million
Feb 22, 2023 at 01:18 PM
The Kericho High Court has ordered the University of Kabianga to pay a former student at the University of Nairobi Sh500,000 for using his photo to market their institution and sol...