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UON at 50 Logo Design Challenge

The University of Nairobi turns 50 this year, having been inaugurated on July 1, 1970. On this note, the University of Nairobi Student Community have been challenged to come up with a logo one that will capture the essence of the University as a great institution, bring out excitement and inspiration and blend well with or beside the Official University Logo.

Deadline for submitting your winning design is August 30, 2020.

63rd UoN Graduation Ceremony – Friday, September 25, 2020

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students from the above colleges who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2019/2020) and members of the public, that the 63rd Graduation Ceremony will be held VIRTUALLY on Friday, September 25, 2020 commencing at 8.00 a.m. at the Great Court.

63rd UoN Graduation Ceremony Preparation Measures during Covid-19 Pandemic

University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama announced that the University will hold its 63rd graduation ceremony virtually on the 25th September 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic that has crippled social gatherings. All students qualified for PhDs, Masters, Bachelors, Diplomas and fellowships will graduate. The University of Nairobi Chief Medical Officer has issued an Infection, Prevention and Control Measures in readiness for the 63rd graduation ceremony.

UoN conducts virtual exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic is quickly fast-tracking many sectors. The possibility of sitting for exams virtually is here with us. Were it not for the pandemic, we would have taken longer to imagine of online examinations. However, the truth of the proverb: ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ is unfolding right in front of our eyes, due to the virus that is currently ravaging the world.

University of Nairobi ranked position 10 in Africa

The University of Nairobi is position 10 in Africa according to the latest released July 2020 Webometrics Ranking.

The ranking web of universities places UoN at position 1 in the East African region and 956 in the world. In the four parameters considered in this ranking, the UoN is position 198 in the presence rank, 1075 in impact, 749 in the openness rank and 1602 in excellence. The Ranking Web or Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions.