The modern Mahatma Gandhi Graduate Library was officially commissioned by Dr. S. Jaishankar, India Minister of External Affairs on Monday, 14th June, 2021. Present was the Chancellor, Dr Vijoo Rattansi, Chair of Council, Prof. Julia Ojiambo and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama among other university management and distinguished guests.
The Library has been refurbished and commissioned for use following the generous support of the Government of India, via a grant of one million US dollars awarded to the University of Nairobi in 2016 when Prime Minister, Narendra Modi visited Kenya.