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1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference (URPC)

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design in collaboration with Architectural Association of Kenya-Town Planning Chapter (AAK-TPC), Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP), and Town and County Planners Association of Kenya (TCPAK) will host the 1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference on 25th- 26th October 2022.

The University of Nairobi held the Annual Mental Health Awareness Commemoration on Friday, 7th October 2022, at the Chancellor’s Court. The event, held under the theme “making mental health and well-being for all a global priority,” featured a free medical camp open to the public. The students, staff, and public members flocked to the event and received free health services, including medical tests and consultations.  

We are happy to announce the 1st Annual Urban and Regional Planning Conference (URPC) 2022 hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, the University of Nairobi under the theme:

THEME: “Rethinking of Planning and Management of Rapid Urbanization Trends in Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa”

The Nairobi International Trade Fair was held from 26th September to 2nd October 2022. During the 7-day Nairobi show; 3 projects were presented by staff and students from the Faculty of Built Environment and Design.

The University of Nairobi held the 67th graduation on 23rd September 2022 in Taifa Hall, Main Campus. The event saw  3,553 graduands conferred with different degrees and awarded various diplomas.

I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Nairobi for the 67th Graduation ceremony. Today we honor graduates of the Class of 2022 for their academic achievements during their time at The University of Nairobi. Your diligence, perseverance, and hard work have paid off and it is the reason we gather here today. A big Congratulations to us all!

The Faculty of Built Environment and Design of held an orientation meeting for first-year students on Wednesday, 21st September 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm at Space 108. The First year students reported to the Faculty on 19th September 2022; this session was organized to officially welcome first-year students to the faculty and offer essential guidance concerning the resources available to support their academic journey.

The University of Nairobi will admit the First Year students for the 2022/2023 Academic Year on Monday 19th September 2022. The University has lined up a series of activities for the Orientation week to introduce the freshmen to University life and the rich culture of the University of Nairobi.

Schedule of activities: 

Monday 19th to Sunday 25th September 2022: Biometric Registration and Orientation Week

Tuesday 20th September 2022: Students commence Course Registration for two weeks

The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2021/2022) and members of the public, that the 67th Graduation Ceremony will be held VIRTUALLY on Friday, September 23, 2022, commencing at 8.00 a.m.