According to World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank Report on the state of sanitation in Kenya, only 29% and 59% have access to safe sanitation and clean drinking water respectively.

During a televised debate at the University of Nairobi involving the academic, industry and government, it was reported that many cases of health issues are related to drinking non-clean water. The lively debate was moderated by NTV Host Smirti Vidyathi on November 18, 2019. 

The student-led campaign saw students from all universities in Kenya participate in petitioning for policies set in higher learning institutions for both students and staff to adhere to. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the ill vice that has plagued most students in higher learning institutions and has been the cause of hopelessness, depression and suicide among the youth.

This is one of the highlights that Policy Expert Judd Devermont underscored during his public lecture at the University of Nairobi on Friday November 1, 2019.

The University of Nairobi and the China- Africa Institute, China, have entered into discussions on possible areas of collaboration.

This was the agenda when the team from China based institute led by Associate Researcher, Dr. Wu Chuanhua paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor on October 22, 2019.

Prof. Isaac Mbeche, ag. Vice-Chancellor, welcomed the move saying that collaborations of mutual benefit to both parties are a priority for the University.

905 delegates have registered to participate in the week long series of activities that will create a platform and an environment focused on nurturing research and encouraging a discourse geared towards building research capacity.

These include 13 conferences covering across a broad array of disciplines and 2 workshops. Abstract submissions and registration are currently open for the Research Week which will be held from October 22-25, 2019.

“As the premier University in Kenya, the University of Nairobi should be known for specific academic programmes. Relook at the programmes on offer and drop those which are easily found in the smaller universities; focus on postgraduate programmes that are competitive,” said Prof. Magoha.

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