The University of Nairobi, is the pioneer institution of university education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
The University of Nairobi uses the ‘learning centred’ approach in its programmes. This has enabled our institution to create an environment that graduates students with well-developed intellectual skills in their field of specialization. They also have a foundation of broad knowledge, effective written and oral communication skills, a strong ethical base, a sense of civil responsibility, proficiency in the use of technology, a global perspective and desire to purse lifelong learning.
As a result, the University of Nairobi produces graduates not only equipped for the jobs in the market but also well armed to cope with life itself. True to our tradition, the students are urged to cultivate a sense of independent thinking and responsible action.
The challenge of the students then is to ensure that they maintain the University’s position as the leading public university in Kenya.
