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The University of Nairobi, in collaboration with Mines Paris – PSL (France), convened a high-level three-day workshop focused on innovation, design theory and university–industry collaboration as part of ongoing efforts to shape the vision of the proposed Engineering & Science Complex (ESC).

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 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.

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) Innovation Pillar advanced a landmark step in strengthening innovation at the University of Nairobi through a three-day workshop held from 22nd to 24th September, 2025, in Naivasha. The workshop focused on developing an Innovation Business Model to guide the Innovation Community of Excellence (CoE) operations and shape the business approach of all other ESC CoEs.

The University of Nairobi’s Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Research Pillar is currently holding a strategic meeting in Naivasha from 15th to 18th September 2025 to shape the establishment of a Computing and Artificial Intelligence Community of Excellence (CoE).