Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Nairobi scooped 7 trophies and many prize certificates at this year’s Nairobi International Trade Fair 2023 (NITF). The University was crowned number 1 in the category of the Best Stand that interpretes the current show theme (Education and Research), The Best stand in Youth Activities, Empowerment and Capacity Building. The University was position 2 in the Best University Stand and The Best stand embracing ICT systems.

The other 3 trophies were for Farm and Dairy Section, Poultry Section and Rabbits Section.

Nairobi, Kenya, 28 August 2023 – The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forestry who was representing the President formally opened the Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) for Peace and Environmental Studies at Upper Kabete Campus, the University of Nairobi.

After a hiatus of three years marked by virtual and hybrid ceremonies, the University of Nairobi is all set to celebrate its 69th graduation ceremony in person. Graduands who have been eagerly anticipating their turn to don the cap and gown are in for a remarkable celebration. 

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with Elgon Kenya Ltd marked the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the first of its kind, Kantaria Agricultural Technology and Innovation Centre (KATIC), at the upper Kabete Campus, Faculty of Agriculture. The collaboration addresses the need for enhanced innovation, mentorship and commercialization of innovative technologies and ideas in the agricultural sector, commercial success and to accelerate uptake of technology and innovations along the agricultural value chains.

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in collaboration with The Ohio State University, USA, and Kenya Medical Research Institute, is inviting applications for:

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting the Annual International Conference on Veterinary Science (2023). With the theme "Harnessing Research in Veterinary Science for Resilience and Sustainability of Communities," this conference aims to gather experts from various fields to share best practices and the latest advancements in Veterinary Science.

The Food Processing Hub at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi hosted a high-level delegation from The Rockefeller Foundation on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The visiting team was led by the Foundation's Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Natalye Paquin, and Mr. William Asiko, the Vice President, Africa Region.

The University of Nairobi students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) have benefited from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) Program from Canada. This was revealed during a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor by a delegation from Rideau Hall Foundation, Universities Canada and the University of the Frazer Valley all from Canada, on Thursday, May 6, 2023.

The University of Nairobi has partnered with Qwetu Student Residence to accommodate more students who will miss out rooms at University of Nairobi Hostels.

The Dean Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM), University of Nairobi, Acting Chairman
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology (VPMP), and other faculty
members had a joint meeting with Professor Stanley Fenwick, One health/ animal health
Technical lead Fleming fund Management Agent and his team from Mott McDonald on 14th
June 2023. This was a physical site visit of the VPMP Microbiology laboratory and an
assessment of the performance of Phase 1 in-country Fleming fund grant. The team also