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FIRST YRARS ADDRESS BY THE FVM MANAGEMENT
Prof. Jackson Ombui, the Ag. Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 gave an address to 2026/2027 first year students on in the Large Lecture Theatre, Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Chiromo Campus.
STUDENTS AWARDS PRESENTATION
The University of Nairobi held a Student Recognition Ceremony on May 8, 2026, during which outstanding students from the various faculties were recognized and awarded in different categories.
On May 21, 2026, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was honored to host one of its donors, Prof. Peter Mbithi, who presented the Prof. P. Mbithi Family Prize — a revolving trophy and a cash prize of Kshs. 25,000 — to Mwangi Angel Nangira, the best overall student in Veterinary Surgery in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
VISIT BY UGANDA VETERINARY COUNCIL
On March 25th, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was privileged to host a delegation from the Uganda Veterinary Council.
The main purpose of the visit was to benchmark on the following key area:
- Matters of Curriculum Development and Recognition between our Faculty and the Uganda Veterinary Council.
The visit provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen collaboration in veterinary education and professional standards.
VISIT BY ELYN AGRIFOODS KENYA – PIG FARMING OPPORTUNITIES
On March 6, 2016, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine had the privilege of receiving a delegation from Elyn Agrifoods Kenya to discuss pig farming and potential opportunities within Kenya. The visit provided an avenue for exploring strategic collaboration and capacity-building initiatives
Key discussions during the visit included:
STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT SIGNING
The University shall hold the FY 2025/2026 Performance Contract (PC) Signing Ceremony alongside the 2024/2025 Staff Recognition Awards as part of its continued commitment to excellence, accountability, and high performance in service delivery.
The details of the two events are as follows
Date: Friday, 26th February 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Taifa Hall
COURTESY VISIT BY THE UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE, BELGIUM
Monday 25th February 2026, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine was pleased to receive a delegation from the University of Liège, Belgium, for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening academic collaboration and fostering institutional
partnerships.
COLISTIN MIC TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL PROJECT
PROJECT LAUNCH AND LABORATORY TRAINING ON COLISTIN MIC TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL
EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS TOUR - ADVALUE TRAINING JANUARY 2026
In the frame of the ADVALUE project – Advancing Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains through Strengthening Transdisciplinary Skills and Cooperation in East African Doctoral Education, the University of Nairobi organized a one-week physical training event on Sustainable Rangeland Management.