The University of Nairobi Senate has approved the resumption of phased on-campus learning starting from November 9, 2020. “First-year students in the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Architecture and Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences, Health Sciences and all students pursuing sciences in the College of Education and External Studies…
Wednesday, the 21st November 2020 has earned itself a place in Kenya’s history and especially to its most vibrant population, students. It’s the day H.E the President and the former Prime Minister received the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report after months of speculation, hearsay and apprehension. Most affected by the…
The March 2018 Handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga was a moment that crystallised the constitutional imperative to seek peace, security and unity. Two leaders, representing the ruling party and the opposition, shook hands to create an opportunity to unite the country and set in motion…
Do you have questions of what happened to some state owned entities such as Uchumi, Mumias, National Oil, KQ, Kenya Meat Commission, KCC among others? These entities were set up using taxpayers’ money to support Kenyans by providing a competing alternative at better rates. These are the questions the new…
BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, has collaborated with the Chemistry Department of the University of Nairobi to produce a handwash that will be distributed for free in urgent need areas as part of the company’s global “Helping Hands” initiative. BASF and the University of Nairobi believe that…
Vijana Independent Party members held a successful virtual meeting via the popular tool Zoom. The meeting was meant to forge ahead action items to empower the youth. Members have agreed that the youth as the silent majority have to make their voices heard through institutions like VIJANA INDEPENDENT PARTY so…
There was pomp and colour as Prof. Stephen Gitahi Kiama was officially installed as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. Prof. Kiama takes over from Prof. Peter Mbithi whose term ended in 2019. In his inaugural speech, Prof. Kiama promised to institute reforms and steer the ship through…
Three local firms have developed a mobile application to support contact tracing efforts by the health officials in efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus. Through the Linda Application, Kenyans will now be able to know if they are within the vicinity of a person who has tested positive through…
KCA University will acquire internet bundles for its students after adopting a remote engagement system to ensure continuity in learning and teaching across all its campuses. “To ensure learning and teaching processes continue uninterrupted, the university has partnered with Telkom Kenya to offer “soma na Telkom” data bundles for students…
“Fast 9” has pushed back its theatrical release date by a year. Universal Studios, the company behind the “Fast & Furious” franchise, made the decision because of the impact that the fast-moving coronavirus is having on the global economy and the distribution landscape. Theaters remain closed in Italy, South Korea…
