The University of Nairobi held its 74th graduation ceremony on Thursday, 11th December 2025 at the Chancellor’s Court. The event saw the Faculty of Built Environment and Design present a strong cohort of professionals to the job market.

Faculty Dean Prof. Owiti K’Akumu presented the graduands to receive their degrees. The faculty awarded 1 PhD, 52 Bachelor’s degrees and 8 Master’s degrees.

In a significant step towards addressing Africa’s housing deficit, the University of Nairobi has entered into a groundbreaking strategic partnership with the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB). The collaboration, formalized in a high-level meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, aims to leverage academic research and innovation to create scalable, affordable housing solutions.

The University of Nairobi is set to deepen its collaboration with leading international professional bodies to enhance academic and professional standards in the built environment. A high-level strategic meeting was held on Wednesday, 26th, between the Department of Real Estate, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying (RECMQS), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the African Real Estate Society (AfRES).