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.