In a significant event, Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya inaugurated the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi's Upper Kabete Campus. The institute, named after the renowned Nobel Peace Laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai, is poised to collaborate closely with the government to tackle climate change-related challenges and resource conflicts in Kenya and the wider region.

The commendation for the University of Nairobi's substantial contribution to tackling climate change, showcased through its provision of experts, research endeavors, and outstanding academic institutions, was underscored once again. This acknowledgment was reaffirmed during the unveiling of the 7th Assessment Cycle (AR7) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on August 11, 2023. The occasion was organized through a partnership between the Ministry of Environment and the Meteorological Department.

The University of Nairobi proudly announces the exceptional achievement of Dr. Cromwel Lukorito, a distinguished Senior Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences, who has been selected as the Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II. This prestigious appointment was officially confirmed on June 28, 2023, marking a momentous recognition of Dr. Lukorito's expertise and outstanding contributions to the field of climate science.