Following the Jerusalem Declaration, an MoU signed between President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel signed on 23rd February 2016, the University of Nairobi among other Agricultural, Water and Irrigation Training related institutions sent top students to the Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training (AICAT) to study an Advanced Diploma in Agriculture and Agribusiness.
Eighteen students from the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Agriculture were among the 120 students flagged off by the former Cabinet Secretary for Water and Irrigation, Hon. Eugene Wamalwa on July 21, 2017, for an 11-month advanced agriculture & irrigation training in Israel.
The eighteen students started their training on 1st August 2018 for an 11 months program on Advanced Agriculture and Irrigation at Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training (AICAT) in Israel where they were attached to work with farmers in Kibbutz and Moshav Jewish forms of settlement. The students lived in farms in the Arava region where and were exposed to the high technologies and the advanced agriculture in Israel. The students should have completed their training by June 30, 202, however, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions and ban on travel, their program was extended to October 2020.
The program has impacted on the graduates’ life in different aspects including socially, academically, and economically. The students have gained leadership skills and can now become community leaders and agricultural mentors; they have both practical and theoretical tools in food safety and security and knowledge on how to successfully establish agribusinesses and model farms. When they return home, the graduates will easily integrate professionally in both the public and private sector.
The next batch of students for the 2020/2021 cohort will leave for Israel once it is determined on when is the most suitable timing. The University is proud to partner with AICAT in this hands-on training initiative in Agriculture and Agribusiness.
Dennis Kamindu is a University of Nairobi alumnus. He studied BSc. Electrical and Information Engineering and graduated in September 2018 with a Second Class Upper division. While in Campus, Dennis was involved in various activities, but the most significant was at ‘The Journey UoN’ where he was a member of the band. Here is where he nurtured my guitar skills, improved my social skills, and formed friendship bonds that have lasted till today.
Dennis joined Huawei through a graduate management trainee recruitment drive that was held at the University of Nairobi in June 2018. At that moment, we were doing our final year projects. He applied for a position at the company and they responded by inviting me for an interview.
There were about 87 of us at the interview stage. The interview itself was held in three separate levels (Group interview, Technical interview & Final interview), on the same day and at each level, some of us got eliminated. A few weeks later, he got mail that he had successfully passed the interview stage and was offered one of the positions available.
The graduate management trainee program itself was quite unique. The first month was an in-class training, done and facilitated by a vast team of experts in their various fields. After each course, we did an exam to measure our understanding of the various courses. After the first month, depending on the score obtained from the exams, you were placed in the specific department in which you preferred and scored the highest. This was followed by a 4 month on job training experience. During this period, Dennis was assigned a mentor that guided me and supported me through the whole journey. The mentors assigned to all the trainees were experts with many years of experience in their respective fields.
At the end of the 4 months of on job training, there was an appraisal done based on the tasks handled. The appraisals were very objective, because these were based on results and also how much you were able to learn under your mentor. Therefore, it was very important to learn as much as possible from your mentor because during the final oral defense held in front of a panel of experts, a lot of questions would be asked based on you work experience.
After the 4 month on job training, Dennis was named one of the excellent staff and offered a position in the company. He now works for the IT Solution Sales Department in a very diverse team of experts who have given me so much support in growing my career as well as in understanding the IT product portfolio.
Dennis’s transition from campus to the Huawei workforce has been made seamless due to the hard work of a dedicated team of experts that came together to formulate a unique management trainee program that seeks to develop knowledge, social skills, communication skills and work ethics while maintaining all the unique aspects of the individual intact.
Huawei provides a very conducive environment to achieve a work life balance. For instance, there is a floor in the building dedicated for recreational purposes where employees can play indoor games. This facility also has gym equipment for physical health. Huawei also provides a platform for showcasing talent. For example in sports, we have had various tournaments in football and basketball. In other areas for example music and culture, Huawei provides platform to showcase dance, music and cultural talents. Dennis has been offered many opportunities to showcase my musical talent in various Huawei events and gatherings.
Overall, his experience in Huawei has been one of learning, multi-cultural inclusion and support for personal and career growth.
The University of Nairobi is committed to creating an environment that enables student to focus on their learning but also to realize their full potential and grow holistically (academically, socially, mentally and physically). As the University promotes this holistic development of students, there arose a need for a policy and guidelines to regulate the conduct of students while carrying out their activities on campus. This led to the revision of the Students Code of Conduct 2020 to guide students in their behavior and responsibilities as they go about their day to day activities engaging with fellow students and the wider University community. The Students Code of Conduct also enables students to express themselves freely and appreciate that their responsibilities and rights are being respected.
The aim is to produce holistic students who are responsible, honest, accountable and productive once they transit from learning to the job/entrepreneurship market and to society as a whole. This will in return foster a positive image for the University of Nairobi. Overall, the Students Code of Conduct aims to promote a conducive working environment within the University Community where everyone can learn, work and live together in peace and harmony.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the state of University Education in the country necessitating the need for measures to be put in place to address the challenges brought about by the new norm.
After the Cabinet Secretary for Education Prof. George Magoha ordered for the closure of the University owing to the Covid 19 pandemic, the University of Nairobi closed for two weeks to plan on how to ensure continuity of learning after which staff and students were trained on how to move to remote/online teaching and learning.
The current state of teaching and learning at the University as far as the Covid 19 pandemic is concerned is good, and great strides have been made with more postgraduate and undergraduate students coming on board and embracing the new norm.
The online teaching and learning has had its own share of challenges in terms of access, accessibility and ease of learning. Being a new innovation different from the usual norm, there have been early innovators, early adapters, late adapters and the laggards at the end. The University listened to all issues raised by both staff and students and addressed them in the planning of the online lectures.
Some of the measure the University took to address the challenges raised on online teaching and learning include providing data bundles for both lecturers and students, training lecturers and students on the new mode of learning, training to non-teaching staff on platforms to use and work online. To a large extent, there is successful business continuity in the university operations.
The Corona pandemic brings about the need to infuse ICT in teacher training online platforms more strongly. Covid-19 has clearly brought an awakening for the Country and University that there is need to invest in technology and increase access to data and internet and make it cheaper for the students to access teaching and learning. He thanked the government for the Google loon and Telkom partnership to increase access to internet. The 4th industrial revolution is here with us and access to affordable internet and data is vital to realize these technological advancements.
The Office of the Dean of Students is mandated to handle non-academic issues affecting students and the aim is to promote the holistic growth, development and wellbeing of students. The Office is keenly focusing on entrenching ‘CARE’ in its service delivery for students. The reason for this is because students are faced with different needs and challenges while on campus ranging from financial, physical to material needs depending on the background they come from.
In coming up with strategies to address the different needs of these students, the Dean of Students Office has to deliver services with ‘care’ so that the students feel that someone cares and is looking out for them.
To help address some of the challenges that the students face, the office launched the ‘Needy Students Fund’ in July 2020 to help support the different needs that students are facing during this Covid pandemic period. The Office of the Dean of Students however will continue running this fund even after the Covid period to continually have a kitty to support students facing various challenges to help them focus on their studies.
The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) was established in the early 70s and it is primarily concerned with students’ welfare right from University entry to graduation. Within the department, there is a wide range of staff categories ranging from Assistant Deans of Students, Counselors, Sign Language Interpreters, Career and Placement Officers, University Choir and Orchestra Trainers, Chaplains and other administrative staff.
The Office of the Dean of Students is concerned with student affairs to help address the holistic growth, development and wellbeing of students in support of the University’s vision, mission and objectives. The officers work in liaison with different University departments as well as with student leaders, parents and maintain contact with external partners and the community to help carry out the mandate of the office effectively and efficiently. The Office deals with Needy Students, Disability Issues, Work-study Programmes, Financial Aid Office, Advocacy and Liaison Services, Chaplaincy services, Counseling Services, Career and Placement services, Entertainment services, Students orientation programmes, student professional organizations & clubs and student leadership (UNSA).
#1. Vision
To be an effective referral point for all-round students’ growth towards excellence.
#2. Mission
To foster a conducive environment for the holistic development of students through the provision of services that enhance spiritual, psychological and social growth and empower students to make responsible choices.
#3. Core Values
- Freedom of thought and expression
- Excellence
- Care
- God governance
- Innovativeness and creativity
- Partnership and teamwork
#4. Strategic Objectives
- To manage student affairs effectively;
- To enhance the competitiveness and image of the University
- To seek adequate funding and improve the productivity of the department;
- To establish and promote collaborations and partnerships for resource sharing
- Services offered by the Dean of Students Office
- Career and Placement Services
- Disability Liaison Services
- Counselling and Mentorship Services
- Financial Aid Office Services
- University Chaplaincy Services
- Students Liaison Services
- Students Communication Services
The Academic Registrar Mr. Humphrey Webuye wishes to welcome all the First Years 2020/2021 (KCSE Class of 2019) to the University of Nairobi. Herewith attached please find pertinent information and documents for your orientation as you prepare to join on August 31, 2020:
1. First Letter to First Years 2020-2021
2. General Semester Schedule – 2020-2021
3. Guidelines for Online Examination 2020
4. KUCCPS Letter on Inter-university Transfers 2020
5. Orientation Programme – 11 August 2020
6. Procedure for Inter-faculty Transfer – 2020
7. Second Letter to First Years 2020-2021 – August 2020
8. Student Hand Book 2020
9. Fees payments for Government Sponsored Students
10. Fees payments for Self Sponsored Students (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
11. Recognition, Equation & Verification of Foreign Qualifications
12. Academic Records and No Change of Names Policy
13. Information for International Students
14. Early Registration Procedure for the First Years 2020/2021
OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
STUDENTS ENQUIRIES AND RESPONSE CENTRES 2020/2021
Issue | Nature of Inquiry | Email to channel the request |
General Enquiries |
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General enquiries on academic matters | Academic | reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke
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General enquiries on Non-academic matters | Dean of Students | dean-students@uonbi.ac.ke |
General enquiries on financial matters | Finance Officer | fo@uonbi.ac.ke |
General enquiries on ICT matters | Director ICT Centre | director-ict@uonbi.ac.ke |
Postgraduate Issues | Graduate School | gs@uonbi.ac.ke |
Common Courses Exams | BCUC | bcuc@uonbi.ac.ke |
Specific Enquiries |
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Admissions-Module I,II and III: | Admissions Office | admissions@uonbi.ac.ke
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Admission letters | Admissions Office | admissions@uonbi.ac.ke
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Re-Admission to University | Academic | reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke
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Online Examination | Academic | reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke |
First Years Registration, Orientation and Online learning | Academic | reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke |
Course(s) Registration Portal | Academic | Reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke
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Submission of CATS and Exams | Academic | Reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke
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Special Exams / Deferments/ Deferments/withdrawals/HELB issues:
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Cost Sharing | cost-sharing@uonbi.ac.ke |
Transcripts/verification/ |
Exams Centre | examinations@uonbi.ac.ke
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needy students and financial aid services
Bursaries, Grants, Bursaries and Work-Study-Program |
Financial Aid | financial-aid@uonbi.ac.ke |
Course Change (1st Years) – Inter-Faculty Transfer | Admissions | admissions@uonbi.ac.ke |
Borrowing and returning of books | Library | librarian@uonbi.ac.ke |
Fees Transfer | Students Finance | studentsfinance@uonbi.ac.ke |
School Fees Payments and SMIS portal | Finance / ICT | studentfinance@uonbi.ac.ke |
Excess fees refund | Students Finance | studentsfinance@uonbi.ac.ke |
Telkom Line, Learning Bundles and Network Challenges | ICT Centre | Director-ict@uonbi.ac.ke |
Jobs and Internships placements | Office of Career Services | careers@uonbi.ac.ke |
Students with special needs / disability | Disability Liaison Office | disability@uonbi.ac.ke |
Counselling, chaplaincy and mentorship | Students Wellness | counselor@uonbi.ac.ke |
students association and clubs
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Dean of Students | dean-students@uonbi.ac.ke |
ICT support: https://ict.uonbi.ac.ke/
eClass: https://Eclass.uonbi.ac.ke/
SOMAS: https://somas.uonbi.ac.ke/
Web vpn: https://vpn.uonbi.ac.ke
Students email: https://mail2.uonbi.ac.ke/
Students’ portal: https://smis.uonbi.ac.ke/
Students AD: http://adstudents.uonbi.ac.ke/
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ICT Centre |
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STUDENTS ENQUIRIES AND RESPONSE CENTRES 2020/2021
HELP DESK AND HELPLINES
OFFICE | CONTACT | TEL: | |
Academic Registrar
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Deputy Registrar (Admissions) | 020 491 3065 | reg-academic@uonbi.ac.ke; |
Director Graduate School | Deputy Director Admissions | 0204913128 | gs-admissions@uonbi.ac.ke |
College of Agriculture and Veterinary Services (CAVS) | College Registrar | 0731 603 475
0717 542 186 |
registrar-cavs@uonbi.ac.ke |
College of Architecture and Engineering (CAE) | College Registrar | 0721 257 746 | registrarcae@uonbi.ac.ke |
College of Biological and Physical Sciences (CBPS) | College Registrar | 020 213 9244
0775 239 244 |
registrar-cbps@uonbi.ac.ke
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College of Education and External Studies (CEES) | College Registrar:
Kikuyu Campus Kenya Science Campus |
0703 63 4415
020 252 7161
0727 211 426 |
registrar-cees@uonbi.ac.ke |
College of Health Sciences (CHS) | College Registrar | 2726300 ext 43003 | registrar-chs@uonbi.ac.ke |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) | College Registrar | 020 491 3227 | registrar-chss@uonbi.ac.ke |
ODEL | College Registrar | 020 491 8039 | registrar-odel@uonbi.ac.ke |
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