University of Nairobi

During de 2023 academic year, na de varsity get 49,047 students, of whom 35,897 be undergraduates den 11,003 be postgraduates."Students | University of Nairobi". www.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 5 July 2022.Ngala, John. "The rot that is Nairobi University halls of residence". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 8 May 2017. De university launch several policy frameworks wey dem introduce self-funded enrollment (dem sanso bell am 'module 2') make e cope plus de rising demand give higher education insyd Kenya."Annual Report" (PDF). University of Nairobi. 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2017.

 Demma Establishment 
De inception of de University of Nairobi start for 1956, plus de establishment of de Royal Technical College, wey admit ein first group of A-level graduates for technical courses for April de same year. Dem transform Royal Technical College go second university college wey dey East Africa for 25 June 1961 by de Scottish mathematician Professor James Morton Hyslop,"Browsing Vice-chancellors by Author "Hyslop, James, Morton"". erepository.uonbi.ac.ke. formerly of de University of Witwatersrand under de name Royal College of Nairobi.Royal College of Nairobi Dem join de University of London ein 'schemes of special relations' wey dem start dey prepare students for de faculties of Arts, Science den Engineering for University of London award degrees. Meanwhile, students for oda faculties insyd such as de Faculty of Special Professional Studies (later rename de Faculty of Commerce) wey Faculty of Architecture continue dey offer diplomas give qualifications of professional bodies/institutions.

For 20 May 1964 insyd, Royal College of Nairobi rename de University College Nairobi as constituent college of de Federal University of East Africa. For dis tym insyd, students wey dem enrol study for college degrees wey University of East Africa dey award instead of de University of London. For 1970 insyd, e transform go de first national university wey dey Kenya wey dem rename de University of Nairobi. De university dey tops for Kenya ein university ranking insyd. Dem rank am as 7th for Africa den 1698th for de world according to Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.

 Demma History 
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De idea of sam institution for higher learning for Kenya start for 1947 as de Kenyan colonial government draw up asam plan give de establishment of sam technical den commercial institute wey dey Nairobi. By 1949, na dis plan grew go sam concept wey ein aim be say ego provide higher technical education give Kenya. For September 1951 insyd, dem issue sam Royal Charter give de Royal Technical College, Nairobi wey dem lay foundation stone of de college for April 1952 insyd.

For dis same period insyd, na de Asian community sana dey plan say ego build sam college for Arts, Science den Commerce as sam memorial give Mahatma Gandhi. So say dem go avoid duplication of efforts, Gandhi Memorial Academy Society partner plus de colonial government. Dat be say, dem incorporate Gandhi Memorial Academy go de Royal Technical College, Nairobi for April 1954 insyd, wey de college proceed open ein doors give de first intake of students for April 1956 insyd.

Soon after de arrival of students for de college, de pattern of higher education wey dey Kenya cam under scrutiny. Through de recommendation of working party wey dem form for 1958 insyd, wey na Vice-Chancellor of de University of London, Sir John Lockwood dey chair, dem transform de Royal Technical College, Nairobi. For 25 June 1961 insyd, de college cam turn de second university college wey dey East Africa, under de name "Royal College Nairobi."

Dem rename Royal College Nairobi as "University College, Nairobi" for 20 May 1964. For de attainment of "University College" status, de institution prepare students give bachelor's degrees wey University of London dey award, wey as dem sana dey continue dey offer college diploma programmes. De University College Nairobi provide educational opportunities for dis capacity till 1966 as dem start dey prepare students exclusively give degrees of de University of East Africa, plus de exception of de Department of Domestic Science. Plus effect from 1 July 1970, dem dissolve University of East Africa wey de three African countries of Kenya, Uganda den Tanzania each cam get ein own national universities. Dis development see de birth of de University of Nairobi set up by an Act of Parliament. Since 1970, de university grow from faculty based varsity wey dey serve student population of 2,768 go college focused varsity wey dey serve ova 68,000 students."Nairobi University eyes Sh500m fund to sponsor high potential". Daily Nation. Retrieved 8 May 2017.

For 2001 insyd, de first Confucius Institute wey dey Africa open as collaboration between University of Nairobi den Tianjin Normal University wey dey China.Shinn, David H.; Eisenman, Joshua (2023). China's Relations with Africa: a New Era of Strategic Engagement. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-21001-0.

 Demma Profile 
Ebe body corporate wey dem establish under de Universities Act 2012 of de Laws of Kenya den de Charter."Latest News – UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI". uonbi.ac.ke.

Through module II den III programmes, dem open opportunity give thousands of Kenyans den foreigners especially from Sudan, for paying basis, wey dey meet de varsity admission requirements, but dem no dey fi access university education secof intake dem restrict go de regular programmes wey limited resource allocation by Government dey determine am. In addition give de regular, evening den, weekend programmes, dem dey conduct classes for de University ein Extra-Mural Centres wey dey de country ein county headquarters.

De varsity dey admit students say make dem undertake courses for de proposed Koitalel Arap Samoei University College for law, business management den education courses insyd wey start for January 2015. Dis be joint project of de County Government of Nandi den de University of Nairobi.

 Restructuring 
De varsity undergo major restructuring for 1983 insyd, wey result for decentralization of de administration, by de creation of six colleges head by principals. Further, insyd 2021, na dem further restructure de varsity go faculties head by Executive Deans,"Governance Reforms: VC presents a new Governance Structure for UoN on 14th July 2021 | Office of the Vice-Chancellor | University of Nairobi". wey phase out de colleges.

 Demma Faculties 

 Veterinary Medicine"Home | Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine". Vetmedicine.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Social Sciences"University of Nairobi | FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES". Socialsciences.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Science den Technology"Uon | Faculty Of Science & Technology". Sciencetechnology.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Law"Home | Faculty Of Law". Law.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Agriculture"Home | Faculty Of Agriculture". Agriculture.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Business den Management Science"University Of Nairobi | Faculty Of Business And Management Sciences". Business.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Education"UoN | Faculty of Education". Education.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Arts"University of Nairobi | FACULTY OF ARTS". Arts.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Engineering"Welcome | Faculty Of Engineering". Engineering.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Built Environment den Design"Built Environment | Faculty Of The Built Environment And Design". Built-environment.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
 Health Sciences"Faculty of Health Sciences | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES". Healthsciences.uonbi.ac.ke. Retrieved 17 April 2022.

 Demma Departments 

 Agricultural Economics
 Food Science, Nutrition den Technology
 Land Resource Management den Agricultural Technology
 Plant Science & Crop Protection
 Linguistics, Languages den Literature
 History den Archeology
 Philosophy den Religious Studies
 Library den Information
 Art den Design
 Architecture
 Real Estate, Construction Management den Quantity Surveying
 Urban den Regional Planning
 Business Administration
 Finance & Accounting
 Management Science den Project Planning
 Educational Management, Policy den Curriculum Studies
 Educational Foundations
 Educational Communication den Pedagogical Studies
 Educational den Distance Studies
 Physical Education den Sport
 Mechanical den Manufacturing Engineering
 Civil den Construction Engineering
 Electrical den Information Engineering
 Environmental den Biosystems Engineering
 Geospatial den Space Technology
 Dental Sciences
 Nursing Sciences
 Public den Global Health
 Surgery
 Human Anatomy den Physiology
 Clinical Medicine den Therapeutics
 Paediatrics den Child Health
 Obstetrics den Gynaecology
 Human Pathology
 Psychiatry
 Diagnostic Imaging den Radiation Medicine
 Medical Microbiology den Immunology
 Pharmacy
 Chemistry
 Computing den Informatics
 Mathematics
 Physics
 Biology
 Earth den Climate Sciences
 Biochemistry
 Anthropology, Gender den African Studies
 Economics, Population den Development Studies
 Sociology, Social Work den African Women Studies
 Political Science, Diplomacy den Public Administration
 Journalism den Mass Communication
 Public Health, Pharmacology den Toxicology
 Veterinary Anatomy den Physiology
 Animal Production
 Clinical Studies
 Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology den Parasitology

 Demma Rankings 
For 2023 insyd, Times Higher Education rank de de varsity within de 1201–1500 band globally."World University Rankings: University of Nairobi". Times Higher Education.

 Demma Notable alumni 

 Kawango Agot, researcher den HIV specialist
 Elijah Ateka, Professor of Plant Virology
 Avril, singer den actress
 Stellah Wairimu Bosire-Otieno, physician den corporate executive
 Ali Rasso Dido, National Assembly member
 Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy president of Kenya
 Zipporah Gathuya, pediatric anesthesiologist
 Patrick Gatonga, Kenyan physician den business executive
 Githinji Gitahi, physician den Global Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa
 Robert Gichimu Githinji, Member of Parliament
 James Gita Hakim, professor of medicine, cardiologist den HIV clinical trialist
 Patrick R. D. Hayford, diplomat, former Ghana Ambassador to South Africa (1997–1999), Director of African Affairs for de Executive Office of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Kofi Annan(1999–2005)
 Philo Ikonya, author den human rights activist
 Wahu Kagwe, singer, actress, songwriter, entertainer
 Jacob Kaimenyi, former Cabinet Secretary Education, Lands & Natural resources. Academicians
 Michael Kamau, former Cabinet Secretary
 Dr Jemimah Kariuki, gynaecologist
 Dr Thomas Kariuki, Director of Programmes at de African Academy of Sciences
 Maina Kiai, human rights activist den UN Special Rapporteur
 Martha Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya
 Felix Koskei, former Cabinet Secretary, Kenya.
 Joseph Ole Lenku, former Cabinet Secretary den Governor Kajiado County.
 P. L. O. Lumumba, Professor of Law
 Wangari Maathai, Nobel peace prize laureate
 Emma Mbua, palaeo anthropologist den curator
 James Wainaina Macharia, Cabinet Secretary.
 Fred Matiangi, former Cabinet Secretary.
 Adan Mohammed, Cabinet Secretary.
 Musalia Mudavadi, former Vice Presido under President Moi, former Deputy Prime Minister give Rt Hon. Raila Odinga.
 Sylvia Mulinge, corporate executive
 Danson Mungatana, Lawyer den Politician.
 Margaret Muthwii, Vice-Chancellor of Pan Africa Christian University
 Willy Mutunga, former Chief Justice of Kenya
 MaryJane Mwangi, corporate executive
 Rosalyn Nandwa, deputy chief of staff to William Ruto
 John Nasasira, Ugandan Cabinet Minister
 Ruth W. Nduati, physician den HIV researcher
 Eva Njenga, physician den first female chair of Kenya Medical Practitioners den Dentists Board
 Freda Nkirote, archaeologist den Director of de British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) den Presido of de Pan-African Archaeological Association.
 Apolo Nsibambi, Prime Minister of Uganda
 Sylvia Shitsama Nyamweya, neurosurgeon
 Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, physician den medical researcher
 Catherine Nyongesa, physician den radiation oncologist
 Washington Yotto Ochieng, Professor of Engineering at Imperial College London
 Troy Onyango, writer den lawyer
 James Orengo, long serving Kenyan legislator den senior counsel.
 Teodosia Osir, lawyer den corporate executive
 Babu Owino, politician
 Henry Rotich, former Finance Cabinet Secretary
 William Ruto, Fifth Presido of de Republic of Kenya.
 Stephen Sang, constitutional lawyer den de Second Governor of Nandi County
 Josephine Sinyo, Kenyan lawyer, politician den disability rights activist
 Anne Waiguru, former Cabinet Secretary, den Governor of Kirinyaga County.
 Hassan Wario, anthropologist, former Cabinet Secretary, Kenya den serving Kenyan ambassador.

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