The University of Nairobi hosted the official signing ceremony of the Architectural Design Contract for the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC), on May 8, 2026. The event brought together the University Chancellor, Prof Patrick Verkooijen, the French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E.
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the University of Nairobi (UoN) officially launched the UoN Women in STEM Association alongside the Sisters Science Safari, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming girls' participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Spearheaded by Vice-Chancellor (Ag) Prof.
The University of Nairobi signed a partnership agreement with Ecomobilus Ltd on April 21, 2026, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Boardroom, marking the launch of the first Industrial Chair under the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Communities of Excellence (CoEs).
The University of Nairobi marked another significant milestone in advancing industry-oriented education, following the successful completion of the Company Series Circuit Cohort 3 under the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Industry-Academia Pillar. The programme culminated on Friday, January 10, 2026, with over 100 students from the Faculties of Engineering and Science & Technology graduating from the intensive professional development initiative.
The University of Nairobi, through the AFRETEC Pathways to Opportunities pillar, on Monday, 16th March 2026, opened the AFRETEC Makerthon 2026, marking the beginning of a five-day innovation sprint that brought together student innovators from leading African and global universities.
As part of the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Company Series Program, in collaboration with the African Engineering and Technology (Afretec) Project, 20 University of Nairobi students visited the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) on 3rd March 2026 for an eye-opening industry experience.
The University of Nairobi, through the Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Company Series Program, successfully conducted an industry learning visit to the Olkaria I Additional Unit (AU) Geothermal Power Station, hosted by Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). The visit involved 40 Company Series students from the Faculties of Engineering and Science & Technology, accompanied by university staff, for an immersive industry experience.
The University of Nairobi has concluded a four-day Grant Writing and Mentorship Workshop held from 3rd to 6th February 2026, organized in collaboration between the Directorate of University Advancement & Institutional Development and the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Division. The workshop aimed at strengthening institutional research capacity by equipping participants with practical skills in proposal development and research management.
The University of Nairobi hosted the midterm review meeting of the landmark Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) project on December 1, 2025, one of Kenya’s most ambitious higher education investments aimed at transforming STEM training, research and innovation for decades to come.
The third Joint Management Committee (JMC3) meeting of the GREEN-STEM Project took place on November 17, 2025, at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. The gathering brought together representatives from all partner universities, project leadership, student beneficiaries and members of the Expert Validation Committee. The meeting served as a key platform for collaboration, oversight and strategic planning as the project enters its next phase.
