University of Nairobi

KENYA VETERINARY ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2024

The Faculty of Vet.Med was privileged to attend the 58th Annual Scientific conference in Isiolo County from 24th to 28th April 2024.

The conference was attended by the Associate Dean, Projects and Attachments Coordinator and the Senior Administrative Assistant.

The faculty was able to participate in the field day activities such as vaccination and deworming of livestock.

COLLECTION OF CERTIFICATES: 70TH GRADUATION CEREMONY

All Graduates of the 70th Congregation for the conferment of Degrees and award of Diplomas held on December 15, 2023 are requested to collect their certificates from the University of Nairobi Central Examinations Centre, Chiromo Campus starting from Wednesday, 17th January 2024 to Friday, 9th February, 2024

 

70TH GRADUATION-CERTIFICATE COLLECTION

NEW MR & MISS UON CROWNED

Quinter Awino and Hammerton Sila have been crowned as the  Mr and Miss UoN for the academic year 2023/2024. This prestigious title was bestowed upon them during an elegant event hosted at the renowned Bomas of Kenya on the night of December 1, 2023. Beyond being a conventional pageantry competition, the event served as a dynamic platform for students, particularly Quinter and Hammerton, to showcase not only their physical charm but also their diverse talents and abilities.

FACULTY OF VET. MEDICINE EMERGED 3RD IN THE FACULTIES PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION & AWARDS

In the recent concluded signing of 2023/2024 Performance contracts and the celebration of 2022/2023 performance recognition and awards which was held in Taifa Hall on Monday, 27th November 2023, The Faculty of Vet. Medicine emerged position 3 with a score of 2.6332 in all the 10 faculties.

The Vice chancellor presented the Certificate and the trophy to Prof. J.D Mande, Dean Faculty of Vet. Medicine for the exemplary performance.

BROOKE E.A C.E.O VISIT

Christopher Wainwright, the Chief Executive Officer, Brooke East Africa and his team made a courtesy call to the Faculty of Vet. Medicine on 3rd November 2023.

The team was met by the acting Dean, Dr. J.O. Onono together with Prof. Samwel M. Githigia, Associate Dean, Dr. Timothy M. Wachira, Senior Lecturer, VPH/Project PI- Department of PHPT and Dr. Peter Kimeli, Lecturer & Head of Surgery Discipline, Department of Clinical Studies

UON ANNUAL RESEARCH WEEK 2023

The University is set to hold the 6th Annual Research Week on Monday-Friday, October 23-27, 2023. The theme of the Conference is,  'Harnessing Research for Resilience and Sustainability of Community' 

This year's research week has 16 thematic conferences that will bring together researchers from all over the world to attend the conferences whose mode of delivery is blended for some, and virtual for others. 

VISIT BY PROFESSOR PAUL LUNN FROM UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

On October 16th 2023, Professor Paul Lunn accompanied by Dr Eric Fevre (UoL/ILRI) made a visit to the Faculty of Vet. Medicine,  where they had a discussion with Prof. Mande and Chairmen of the departments on collaboration which will benefit both UoN and University of Liverpool and their partners.

UON SHINES AT THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2023

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.