Land degradation is a serious environmental problem of our time. In Kenya, it is estimated that 30% of the total land mass is severely degraded. Suswa catchment within Narok County is a good example with gullies of over 25 m deep and 30 m wide.
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease caused by phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. In Kenya, major outbreaks occurred in 1997–1998 and 2006–2007 leading to human deaths, huge economic losses because of livestock morbidity, mortality, and restrictions on livestock trade.
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.
