University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Varsity records excellent performance at trade fair
(2013)This year, the University of Nairobi (UoN) has recorded excellent performance at the 2013 Nairobi International Trade Fair by taking the top positions in the various categories. UoN scooped first position in seven ... -
Internal Quality Auditors undergo refresher training
(2013)The University of Nairobi (UoN) has just concluded a three day refresher training for Internal Quality Auditors (IQAs). The exercise, whose objectives include proper record capture, transparency in research, emphasis ... -
UoN Terrorists emerge champions at basketball league
(2013)The University of Nairobi (UoN) men's basketball team- the Terrorists, won the coveted Zuku University Basketball League (ZUBL) trophy 2013, after beating other local universities in matches played over the weekend. Terrorists ... -
Prof. Mutitu appointed to KEMI Council
(2013)Prof. Eunice W. Mutitu has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Council of Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI) for a period of three years with effect from August 1, 2013. This appointment was contained in ... -
Students to benefit from UoN and ZJNU partnership
(2013)The University of Nairobi (UoN) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), China that will not only see a students' exchange programme set up but also develop short-term exchange ... -
Women challenged on constitutionalism
(2013)Messages on women empowerment prevailed during the official opening ceremony of a two-day Colloquium on Women and the Constitution of Kenya (2010) at the University of Nairobi. During the event, women were challenged ... -
Factors influencing career aspirations among girls in public secondary schools in Nyamira north district, Nyamira county – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The young people need to be equipped with tools and knowledge to realistically plan for their future. This is to a large extent achievable through the process of career information and aspirations. Education girls in ... -
Identifying elite rhizobia for commercial soybean (glycine max) inoculants
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Existence of highly effective rhizobia in African soils is under exploited since commercial inoculants still contain exotic cultures from United States of America. Bio-prospecting was conducted in Kenya to identify elite ... -
UoN Press Launches Prof. Francis Gichaga’s Autobiography
(21-11-11)The UoN Press launched Prof. Francis John Gichaga’s autobiography on Monday 21 November, 2011 in a colourful occassion formalized by the Minister for Roads, Mr. Franklin Bett ,at the Vice Chancellor’s Parlor ,University ... -
Varsity Signs Performance Contract for 2013/2014
(2013)The University of Nairobi has signed its performance contract for the Financial Year 2013/2014. The ceremony which was presided over by Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, Cabinet Secretary for Education saw the University commit to ... -
Varsity welcomes new students
(05-10-12)The students were admitted in different schools to pursue various programmes. Before settling down for studies, the students went through a one-week orientation programmme to acquaint them with the learning environment and ... -
Simon Fraser University team to strengthen stakeholder relations with UON
(2011)Three top University officials from the Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, are on a visiting tour of the University of Nairobi (UoN) as part of an ongoing collaborative project dubbed Strengthening Higher Education ... -
Needy students to benefit from Rattansi bursaries
(01-10-12)The University of Nairobi was the main beneficiary by getting over Kshs 2.3 Million to support its needy students. The Rattansi Educational Trust has donated Kshs 12,466,890.00 as bursaries to support needy students in ... -
Studies and Works in Mental Health to Inform Practice and Policy in the African Social Cultural Context
(2013)“There is hope for mental health for all,” this is the message delivered by Prof. David Musyimi Ndetei, during his Doctor of Science defense at the University of Nairobi (UoN). Titled ‘Studies and Works in Mental Health ... -
School of Business to launch on-line courses
(12-10-12)The School of Business (SOB) will launch two online postgraduate programmes through the support from Switzerland Management Centre (SMC). The programmes to be offered are the doctorate and masters in Entrepreneurship and ... -
Factors affecting Somali refugee girls’ access and retention in primary school education: a case of Hagadera refugee camp in Dadaab Garissa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting Somali refugee girls’ access and retention of primary school education: a case of Hagadera Camp in the Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya. The study sought ... -
The effect of levels of supplementation on the growth performance of rabbits fed basic forage diets
(1987)The pre-weaning litter growth in New Zealand white, California and Kenya white breeds of rabbits, and the 7 weeks post weaning performance on diets of Chloris gay aria hay, maize leaves and sweet potato vines respectively ... -
Varsity holds discourse on searching for balance on presidential petition
(2013)The University of Nairobi concluded a two-day symposium seeking to analyse the ‘Supreme Court’s decision in Raila vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and Others.’ The forum sought to provide a better ... -
UoN students benefit from Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarships
(2013)Eighteen students from the University of Nairobi have been awarded the Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarships for the year 2013. The award ceremony held today at the University not only saw the Chinese Ambassador, Liu Guangyuan ... -
Youth challenged on taking Africa to the next level
(2013)Young people in Africa have been called upon to change their mindset about Africa’s potential, in order to achieve the continent’s set goals. This was said by the Chief of Staff to the Chairperson of the African Union ...
