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What will the cities of tomorrow look like, and how can knowledge, innovation and technology help make them greener, more inclusive and resilient? These questions took centre stage in Nairobi as researchers and built environment experts from Africa and Denmark came together for the Second Joint Proposal Development Workshop under the Knowledge and Innovation Programme (KIP) Seed Funding Project, held from 22nd to 24th September 2026 at  UNES Headquaters, Kolobot Drive, University of Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya.

18 September 2026

The University of Nairobi marked a major milestone on 18 September 2026 as it celebrated its 75th Graduation Ceremony, bringing together graduands, families, friends, academic and administrative staff, government officials, and other members of the University community at Chancellor’s Court.

16th september 2026

The University of Nairobi (UoN), through the Faculty of Built Environment and Design, is exploring new opportunities to deepen academic collaboration with Nanjing University, China, particularly in architecture, urban planning, research and community engagement.

Representatives from the two institutions held discussions at UoN Towers 10th floor, to review their existing partnership and explore practical ways of enhancing the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design honored outstanding students for their academic excellence during the Basco Dura Paints Merit Awards Ceremony, held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Space 108.

The University of Nairobi is engaging key alumni across its faculties as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen alumni participation in the University’s development and fundraising efforts, with a particular focus on the renovation and improvement of student hostels.

Many of the University’s student hostels are in need of significant rehabilitation. The initiative seeks to mobilise support from alumni and other stakeholders to help transform these facilities into safe, dignified and conducive living spaces that enhance the student experience.

A New Vision for African Cities

8 September 2026,

Friday, August 28, 2026

The Faculty of  Built Environment and Design warmly welcomed 2026/2027 first-year students this week Monday 24th Augast 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter at the University of Nairobi.

More than 500 new students joined the Faculty across four departments: Architecture; Art and Design; Real Estate, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying; and Urban and Regional Planning.

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design (FBED) at the University of Nairobi proudly participated in the 5th Regional Research Conference, held from 19th and 20th August 2026 at the Kenya School of Government kabete- Nairobi.

The University of Nairobi officially installed its 9th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau, during a colourful ceremony held at Taifa Hall on Friday, 17th July 2026. The event marked an important milestone in the University's leadership.

The installation took place 65 days after Prof. Gitau's appointment and followed the University's long-standing tradition of formally ushering in a new Vice-Chancellor.

From 8 to 10 April 2026, five undergraduate students from the Faculty of Built Environment and Design stepped onto one of the continent’s most consequential platforms: the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2). Held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the high-level summit placed these future industry leaders directly at the nexus of policy, finance, and sustainable development. They served as official volunteers supporting the Shelter Afrique Development Bank exhibition booth. For three days, they were not students observing from the periphery.