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.
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 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 Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Innovation Pillar undertook a week-long collaboration mission to leading universities in Paris from 3rd to 7th November 2025, aimed at strengthening international partnerships and enhancing understanding of global best practices in innovation ecosystems. The 14-member delegation, representing diverse faculties, was led by Prof. Jackson Maalu (Pillar Head and Ag. DVC Finance, Planning & Development), alongside Prof. George Abong (Ag. Director, University Advancement).
The University of Nairobi’s Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) successfully held its Research Annual Conference on October 21–22, 2025, alongside the University’s Research and Innovation Week. The event brought together researchers, PhD students and academic partners from Kenya and France to showcase ongoing collaborations and share insights on advancing research and innovation within the ESC framework.
The Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Project marked a major milestone in its policy and systems development journey through two back-to-back workshops held in Naivasha from 17 to 18 July 2025. The sessions brought together interdisciplinary teams under the key ESC pillars to co-develop policy frameworks and digital transformation roadmaps aimed at strengthening the project's implementation and long-term sustainability.
Due to the complexity of global challenges (climate change, energy transition, exhaustion of resources, inequalities…) and the emergence of new disciplines (systems science, artificial intelligence, digitalisation, quantum technology…), the education of engineers, technologists and scientists is evolving fast.
There is good progress towards the implementation of the University of Nairobi Engineering and Science Complex (ESC). This was revealed by Mr. Bertrand Willocquet, the new AFD Kenya County Director when he paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama.
