UoN Celebrates 50 years in style
There was pomp and colour as the University of Nairobi celebrated its 50 years of existence since its inception in 1970.
On December 10, 1970, Kenya’s first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta led the nation in celebrating the birth of the nation’s first national university at the Great Court and was installed as Chancellor having been awarded the first honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa). On December 10, 2020, from the same grounds, the Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi led the University community and stakeholders in celebrating 50 years of academic excellence.
The celebrations were a true reflection of the pride the University’s staff and students, past and present, have and carry everyday of their lives. Five decades of alumni shared memories of their times at the University. From the cohort that enjoyed three course meals at the students’ cafeteria, had laundry services to the decade that fought the KANU regime, each alumnus shared their experiences with some leaving the guests in stitches.
https://uonbi.ac.ke/news/uon-celebrates-50th-anniversary-style
A walk down memory lane
Since 1983, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance has had 10 DVCs. Prof. Margaret Hutchinson is the first woman to hold the office since 1983. Here are the past Deputy Vice Chancellors. Starting with
Prof. P.M Mbithi 1983-1985
Prof. Philip Githinji 1985-1987
Prof. Shem Wandiga 1987- 1994
Prof. Raphael Muatine Mwanavu 1994-1998
Prof. Crispus Kiamba 1998-2002
Prof. George Magoha 2002-2005
Prof. Peter M.F.Mbithi 2005-2014
Prof. Bernard Njoroge- 2014-2015
Prof. Isaac Mbeche 2015-2020
Prof. Margaret Hutchinson 2020- current
