Barclays Bank of Kenya has legally and officially begun trading as Absa Bank Kenya PLC. The change will also see the lender’s stock trade as Absa at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after receiving all the relevant regulatory approvals.

This is happening as the lender nears the end of its transition and rebranding process. In a statement sent out to stockbrokers, Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) instructed brokers to fast-track settlement of Thursday’s trade, often known as trade acceleration.

Date         Currency                       Mean                           Buying                       Selling

“It was assumed that the locust would be here for a short while. However, the rate at which they are breeding is alarming. The change in climate patterns has also aggravated the situation. "

The chemical aerial spray that is being administered is not effective.  Prof. John Nderitu, UoN’s Proffesor of Agriculture recommended  an integrated Pest Management that includes biological, mechanical and chemical control. The University researchers are in the field collecting samples of the locust for laboratory analysis.

1.       MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2020 – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2020

• FELLOWSHIP AWARDS AND MASTERS DEGREES

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) and College of Health Sciences

(CHS)

• BACHELORS DEGREES

• School of Law only

2.       MONDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2020 – FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This UM/UoN Collaboration began in 1980, when Dr. Herbert Nzanze, head of the department of medical microbiology at the University of Nairobi, invited Dr. Allan Ronald, a University of Manitoba research pioneer in the field of infectious diseases (now a distinguished professor emeritus), to Nairobi to study sexually transmitted chancroid infections.

2019/2020 University of Nairobi Academic Calendar and Almanac can be accessed through the following link:

University of Nairobi Academic Calendar and Almanac

“Esri is keen on having a GIS Lab in every campus. We are particularly keen in an area of excellence for GIS at the University of Nairobi,” says Judah arap Bett, the Managing Director, ESRI Eastern Africa. “GIS can be used in a variety of disciplines, not only in geography, but in history, mathematics, language arts, environmental studies, chemistry, biology, civics, security, medicine and many more.”

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama also highlights the role of GIS in data and its importance to research and teaching.

“Use your time wisely to get the best of this university. University of Nairobi made us who we are today. We are the best university in the region and in Africa. We are ready to avail all service to make your stay here memorable. Such services include security, counselling, career services, transport, sports and games among others,” he said.