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In preparation for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), European Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, visited Kenya on November 6 and 7 to highlight the country's critical role as a strategic African partner in combating climate change. The commissioner's visit underscores the importance of Kenya's leadership and participation in achieving the goals of COP28.

The University of Nairobi's ICT center has lined up a one week online training for first year students. The training which will start on 2nd October 2023 to 6th October 2023 and is aimed at equipping students with skills on various online learning tools and other ICT services which are offered in the University of Nairobi. 

Click here to access the training calendar which has zoom link for the training.

As we come closer to our 69th Graduation Ceremony which be held physicaly, kindly see below requirements and guidelines:-

1) Confirm that all marks entered in the SMIS are correct and all required units are complete.

2) All fees should be cleared at least one month before graduation.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR ADMISSION LETTER

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Nairobi for the Academic Year 2023/2024.

Please login as indicated below to access your admission letter and joining instructions:

1. Go to smis.uonbi.ac.ke

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.

The 2023 second Regional Research Conference was held at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi on Wednesday 24th-25th 2023. The Conference under the theme “Responding to Climate change through Land Governance in the region” brought together scholars and researchers from the region to discuss the pertinent issues affecting climate change and make policy recommendations to mitigate and adapt to Climate change through Land use.

Second Cohort for the AFAS scholarship program on Nature Based Solutions regarding Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in African Savannas. Application deadline: 30TH April 2023 (11:59 PM UTC) Applications for the AFAS Master’s program should be done electronically either at University of Nairobi or Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (but not both).  

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We are happy to announce that the 7th edition of the Nairobi Innovation Week will take place on 17th - 19th May, 2023 at University of Nairobi's Main Campus Great Court and the Hyssop Parking.