University of Nairobi is proud to be a partner in the Design Thinking in Afrika Online Programme!

 In collaboration with the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at UCT, Ashesi University, KNUST, American University in Cairo, University of Dar es Salaam, we’re building a trans-African learning network that empowers students with creative, human-centred problem-solving skills.

A total of 81 students from the faculty were prominently recognized during the University of Nairobi’s Students’ Recognition Ceremony held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Taifa Hall.  The students were honored for excellence in academics, sports, leadership, and service. Otieno John Odoyo was named Best Overall Final Year Student.

“The engine of GIS is DATA—clean, credible data,” declared Vihiga Governor and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expert, H.E. Dr. Wilber K. Ottichilo, as he delivered a powerful public lecture to students and faculty at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. His address explored the vital link between data-driven governance and sustainable urban development, offering a compelling look at GIS as a tool for equitable transformation.