The 16th Nilo-Saharan Linguistics Colloquium (NISA) will be hosted jointly by the University of Nairobi and the University of Cologne from August 29, 2023 to September 1, 2023 on the 4th floor of the University of Nairobi Towers. The theme of this colloquium is “Linguistic, Sociocultural and Indigenous Perspectives”. The university is honoured and privileged to be accorded the opportunity to host the 16th Nilo-Saharan Colloquium, after hosting another one in 2015. The University is hosting it again in less than 10 years.

Venue: University of Nairobi Towers, Main Campus, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya 

The University of Nairobi held its Faculty and Campus Students Association (FCSA) annual elections. The elections were held virtually on Friday March 25th, 2022.

There were three teams competing for FCSA office in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FOASS; Team Success, Team Okuz and Team Integrity.

Team Integrity took the lead with a total of 1361 votes followed closely by Team Okuz with 1179 votes. The incoming Chairperson representing FOASS in FCSA is Peter Nguka.

The faculty of arts and social sciences was recognized during the performance and contracting awards through its various departments and the staff who work under it. This recognition was made to both teaching and non-teaching staff who have been exemplary in their performances.

The Second African Pragmatics conference was hosted by the University of Nairobi, department of Linguistics and was held from 2nd-4th February,2022. The conference was kick started by several remarks including several from the Associate Vice chancellor, Research and Innovation, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama.

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 (2020/2021) and members of the public, that the 66th Graduation Ceremony will be held VIRTUALLY on Friday, December 17, 2021 commencing at 8.00 a.m.

 On behalf of the late Prof’s family, his Son, Brian Okoth, referred to his father as a friend who left incredible legacy.  “We walk with our heads held high, Prof. gave us a good foundation. He was humorous man, a giant. Prof. Okoth Okombo was tall in stature and personality”, said Brian Okoth.

It is now official. 7 July of each year is World Kiswahili Language Day as declared by UNESCO in its 41st Session, Paris, 2021.

The University of Nairobi is a premier university offering quality education and training. The University has diverse flagship programs that produce graduates for the development of this nation.