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The University of Nairobi is a center of Academic and Research excellence recognized in the African continent and beyond.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined June 2010
The University of Nairobi wishes to congratulate its alumni, President-elect Dr. William Samoei Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua!.
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President Dr William Samoei Ruto, obtained his bachelors, masters, and PhD degrees from this University. The Deputy President, the Speakers of National Assembly and the Senate, the Chief Justice and all Judges of the Supreme Court all #UoNalumni #weareUoN #karibuUoN
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UoN Fraternity mourns its former Vice Chancellor, Prof. George Magoha.
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My name is Wallace Chege Munyiri, a graduand of Bachelor of Anatomy, in the Faculty of Health Sciences.The human heart beats an average of 100,000 beats per day, but today, mine might double that — it’s racing faster than ever standing here!.I am deeply humbled and thankful to be
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How can partnerships between universities and the private sector bridge the funding gap in African education? Read more insights from our Chancellor @ProfPatrick_GCA in the Newsweek. @vcuonbi.
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Class Valedictorian of #UoNclass2023 My name is Arian Muindi Nzioka from the Department of Architecture. It is an honour to speak on behalf of the graduating class of 2023. Our dear families and friends who have been our true MVPs, we salute you for your unconditional dedication,
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A thread. Migai Akech was born in January 1972. He attended various schools in Nyeri, Kanjira, Muhoroni, and Homa Bay for his primary education. He then proceeded to Starehe Boy’s Center, and School for his secondary education, before joining the University of Nairobi for his
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Dr. Gikonyo and Dr. Njenga have given 5 full scholarships worth Kshs. 6 million to first year medicine students enrolled in the next academic year. The scholarships will cover fees up to completion of their studies. @AlumniUON
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Monica Malith, is the 5th UNSA Chairperson as announced in the just concluded student elections. Malith, International student will go down in history as the 3rd female student from the Faculty of Law to lead the students body and the 1st ever International student .#UNSA2023
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H.E President William Ruto has appointed Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen as the New Chancellor for a five-year term. Prof. Dr. Verkooijen is a distinguished environmentalist with a wealth of experience and expertise. Prof Patrick V. Verkooijen succeeds Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, who
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Congratulations to the valedictorian @kelvin_waweru_ from the Bachelor of Pharmacy, in the Faculty of Health Sciences.#UoN70Graduation .#SiNiUoN .#UoNclass2023
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Today, Prof. Patricia Kameri-Mbote will graduate with a higher doctorate degree in Law (LL.D) which makes her the first woman in East Africa and the UoN to attain this achievement . #UoNclass2019 .#uongraduation.
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Dr. Loice Ombajo made history when she got published in the New England Journal of medicine on Thursday, June 22, 2023. @UoN_FHS @CEMA_Africa .#weareUoN
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72 PhDs, 1510 Masters, 4515 Bachelor Degrees , 439 Diplomas, 46 postgraduate diplomas will be conferred today at the #UoN68graduation . #SiNiUoN
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UoN sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala sets new 100m sprint record 10.02 s and qualifies for Tokyo Olympic games. Congratulations @Ferdiomanyala. Well done!
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The University of Nairobi has today achieved a milestone by successfully conducting its first ever end of semester examinations online.
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Name: Idenya Pamela Mandela.Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Human Anatomy.Faculty: Health Sciences.#UoNclass2021 #UoNgraduation
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'I am particularly encouraged by @WilliamsRuto achievement because given his national duties, he has gone to great lengths in disproving the assertion that one can be too busy, or even too old, to learn something new. ' Dr . Rattansi #UoNgraduation
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3 days to go to the #launch of #UoNfoundation .Have you bought your ticket yet? #weareUoN #togetherforchange
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Bridget Neema- I would like to conclude with a quote from Arya Stark of Winterfell: what do we say to fear and self-doubt?-NOT TODAY. #uongraduation .#UoNclass2019
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The 58th #UoNgraduation valedictorian in Elizabeth Itotia from the School of Pharmacy. Congratulations on your excellent performance!
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When you hear of a higher Doctorate,this is the work that has gone into it. This Afternoon Prof. Kameri Mbote is doing a public presentation of Doctor of Laws Thesis .#DiscourseatUoN
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The University of Nairobi is proud to be the gift that keeps on giving to Kenya and the world! we celebrate our Alumni just days before the 67th #UoNgraduation #weareUoN .Keep flying the UoN Flag high!
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Join us at 14:17 as we cheer on our very own Ferdinand Omanyala as he takes part in Mens'100m heat 5 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics #uonstars #watchparty
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Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳.
I came,I saw, I conquered!.Graduate Civil Engineer from The University of Nairobi @uonbi. A dream FULFILLED!. #UoN71graduation .#UoNclass2024 .#SiniUoN
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🎉🎓🎉🎓 It's D-Day! And it's exciting . Over 5700 Degrees and Dilomas will be conferred today at the #UoN70graduation .#SiNiUoN .Congratulations to the #UoNclass2023
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The Council of the University of Nairobi led by its Chair Prof. Amukowa Anangwe today witnessed the taking over of office by the Ag. Vice Chancellor Prof. Margret Hutchinson. Prof. Hutchinson was appointed to the position of Ag. VC on Friday, 2nd August 2024 following the
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Over the years, I have been fortunate to confer degrees upon so many. In the boundless converging spheres of life, I have interacted with many of our graduates; persons who walked the same path as today’s graduands. I have reveled in the company of those who have found a firm
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Prof. Annie Patricia Kameri- Mbote has made history by being the first woman to be awarded a Doctor of Laws Thesis of the University of Nairobi. Congratulations Prof. #uongraduation #UoNclass2019
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Thogo Melvine Wangare is the newly elected Chair, University of Nairobi Student Council. Congratulations Melvine!!!!.#UNSA2022elections @CouncilUnsa
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The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama has urged the Graduands to be unique and do things differently - As Harvey Fierstein once said, “Accept no one’s definition of your life, define yourself” @vcuonbi .#UoN70Graduation #SiNiUoN #UoNclass2023
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Prof. Kameri- Mbote has published over fifteen books, written four theses, over twenty journal articles, more than twenty book chapters which have challenged dominant discourses in the environment, property and gender - #uongraduation #UoNclass2019
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Welcome to the 63rd University of Nairobi graduation ceremony at the Great Court. Today, we celebrate the great achievements of our graduands #UoNgraduation.
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And the valedictorian class of 2018 is Naomi Wangari Kamau, an architecture student from @CAEUoN. Congratulations Naomi #UoNgraduation #UoNclass2018
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Good morning. It's graduation day! Congratulations to the 3600 graduands graduating today #UoNgraduation
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'Graduands, whatever job you get, do it, and do it with all your might!' Prof. George Magoha, Education CS. #UoNgraduation .#UoNclass2019
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Deputy President @WilliamsRuto has arrived at the #UoNgraduation Ceremony. The Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi will confer upon him a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Plant Ecology #UoNClass2018
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Dr Valentine M. Ndunda🩺. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery🎓.University of Nairobi @uonbi . #UoNclass2024 .#UoN72graduation #SiniUoN
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Name: Sitati Fred Chuma.Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery.Faculty: Health Sciences.#UoNclass2021 #UoNgraduation
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Its happening today evening, Public Lecture by Hon. Raila Odinga and book launch by Anyang' Nyong'o at the Chandaria Auditorium. You can follow proceedings through #Nyongobooklaunch
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UoN has been ranked in the top 6.8% globally out of twenty thousand universities worldwide according to the Center for World University Rankings’ new list for 2020-21.
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🥳🎓Its a good day to have a good day! as we count down to the 70th Graduation Ceremony this Friday, December 15, 2023. Brace yourselves Nairobi! . #UoN70graduation .#UoNclass2023 .#WeareUoN
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A thread.Taming the Tyranny of the Barons: Administrative Law and the Regulation of Power.Prof. Migai Akech- The one thing that has animated me the most even as a child is how our daily lives, in both private and public spaces, are characterized by routine and aggravating
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Name: Gwako George Nyakundi.Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Faculty: Health Sciences.#UoNgraduation #UoNclassof2021
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The University of Nairobi Senate has closed the University with immediate effect due to the deteriorating security situation.
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🎓A Graduation Ceremony is a solemn event .🎓Please minimize movement and observe silence .🎓Children are not allowed where the Graduands are seated .🎓Do not share your seat with your guests .🎓Guests are allocated seats at the back .🎓The dress code for the Graduands is a
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We are proud of you Omanyala! 👏.
Sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala sets a new National Record clocking 10.00 seconds in 100m semi final race at Tokyo Olympics
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🎓⏳⌛️Among the many wonderful things that come with December is the #UoNgraduation ! we are literally counting down 10 days to the 70th Graduation Ceremony to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023.Do you know someone who is graduating? Celebrate them by tagging them and
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CIPR enables you to widen your thinking ,To Think Critically and to apply Practical Lessons in your work. @CIPR_UoN.@CiprUon.#GetCIPRQualified.
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The University of Nairobi has the highest concentration of Professors in Kenya. Over 400 professors from various fields have gathered at the Chandaria Auditorium to chart the way forward for the University #UoNprofessors #academiclife
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Good Morning! Send your congratulatory messages to the 8th Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama of @uonbi that's about to be installed.#UoNVcinstallation
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Your gift will indeed make room for you. Well in 👏👏👏👏 @Ferdiomanyala We are proud of you! Congratulations. Photos courtesy @StateHouseKenya. #UoNhomeoftalent
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Its #UoNGraduation week! Congratulations to all those graduating on Friday, December 22, 2017.
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My name is Otieno John Odoyo, from the Department of Architecture where I have been a student for the last six years and this is the day I will graduate with the Bachelor of Architecture degree. Having graduated with the Bachelor of Architectural studies degree two years ago and
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The Pomp, celebratory music and a lot of colour has started
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6,595 Graduands will be conferred with degrees and diplomas by the Chancellor , Dr. Vijoo Rattansi tomorrow Friday , Dec 16,2022 .#UoN68graduation .#SiNiUoN
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School of Economics Scholar, Socrates Majune, has won a top award by the World Trade Organization (WTO) after his policy paper emerged best among dozens drawn from around the world.
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Have you registered for this virtual Public Lecture by Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga on Tue, Sept 7, at 2:30pm ? .Here is the registration link:
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Installation of the Chancellor- The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jesang Hutchinson @vcuonbi reads out this procedure -.The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012 (now amended) of the Laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi
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If you passed an exam and you never practiced what you wrote to pass the exam then you stole the exam -Prof. Ogeng'o @UoNDvcaa @CIPR_UON.#CIPRQualified #CIPRUoNgraduation
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Prof. Frederick N. Were Doctor of Science ( public defence. Date: September 17, 2021.Time: 2 pm.The link will be provided. Title: Impact of Health Systems Research on the Support for In-Patient Paediatric Services in Kenya’s Primary Referral Hospitals
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Prof. Magoha-CS Education: I take it as a great honor to be invited to this graduation. I have given @uonbi 32 years of my life to this institution and I'm very proud to be associated with this university. #UoNgraduation
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Name: Rene Davies Segera.Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.Faculty: Engineering .#UoNclass2021 #UoNgraduation
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Marcus Garvey once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots”-Prof. Ojiambo #ArtMuseumNairobi.
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Clarification: The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi is not a property of the People's Republic of China. The attached video by Dr. Bosire is misleading and ill-intentioned. ~ Director, Corporate Affairs 1/2
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H.E President William Ruto has appointed Prof. Dr. Patrick Verkooijen as the New Chancellor for a five-year term. Prof. Dr. Verkooijen is a distinguished environmentalist with a wealth of experience and expertise. Prof Patrick V. Verkooijen succeeds Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, who
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Congratulations to all the #KCSE2020 candidates. You made it amidst the global pandemic. The University of Nairobi awaits all who aspire to join us. Congratulations Simiyu Wanjala!. #KaribuUoN
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Students, please be advised that online classes will start Monday April 20, 2020 ( Jan- April 2020 semester). Timetables have been uploaded on the students portal. Get in touch with your school's head of department for more information and clearance. Share.#UoNcares.
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UoN community is celebrating one student, Ferdinand Omanyala who ran the 100 metres race in 10.11 seconds on Saturday Jan 23, 2021 .
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IN PICTURES: Students and staff at the Faculty of Health Sciences pay last respect to the late Professor George Magoha. #RIPMagoha
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uniRank has placed the University of Nairobi at position 7 in the 2020 African University Ranking. The ranking recognizes the most popular top 200 higher-education institutions in Africa
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The Vice Chancellor has officially welcomed all #UoNfreshers to the University of Nairobi. He has assured them of excellence from UoN community and urged them to follow the guidelines in place and to pursue their talents.#weareUoN #karibuUoN
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All guests present just before the book launch by Hon. Anyang' Nyong'o and the Public Lecture by Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga .#Nyongobooklaunch
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We are excited and honored to welcome @ProfPatrick_GCA as our new chancellor! .@GCAdaptation .#weareuon
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If you learn French on top of English, you can work in the whole of Africa and a big part of the world - President Macron @FranceinKenya .#Francekenyarelations
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We have received news that a fake account announced that the University of Nairobi is closed. The University is up and running. Ignore the fake news!.
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We have seen three decades of neoliberalism in which development was thrown out of the window and substituted for economic growth. Today we call imperialists development partners and academics are consultants - @IssaShivji #IDSUoNAgenda #IDSday2020 @IDS_UONBI
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Hundreds of students from different universities gathered and have signed a petition to end sexual harrassment in higher learning institutions at the launch of #Campusmetoo
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Welcome all freshmen and women; Your joining this University is no mean feat- VC, UoN Prof, Kiama . #karibuUoN #WeAreUoN
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In this graduation we have- 1 Doctor of Science Degree Award, 70 PhDs, 402 Masters, 2845 Bachelors, 14 Postgrad Diplomas and 571 Diplomas - @vcuonbi #UoNgraduation #UoNclass2018
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