Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Planning and Development, Prof. Josiah Aduda, on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, visited several faculties and institutes at the University of Nairobi to assess the progress of first-year admissions and engage with newly admitted students.

Prof. Aduda began his tour at the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, where he was received by the Dean, Prof. Kennedy Ogolla. The visit was particularly significant as Prof. Aduda previously served as Dean of the Faculty and taught there before his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor.

During his visit, Prof. Aduda held a brief meeting with the Dean and Chairpersons of the various departments, who provided an update on the admission process. As of Wednesday, the Faculty had processed 872 first-year admissions out of a projected 1,309 students.

Prof. Ogolla also briefed the Deputy Vice Chancellor on the overall progress of the Faculty, highlighting a number of issues requiring attention. Prof. Aduda undertook to address the matters raised and assured the Faculty of his support in resolving them.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor subsequently addressed the first-year students, formally welcoming them to the Faculty and to the wider University of Nairobi community.

Emphasising the importance of personal responsibility and good conduct, Prof. Aduda urged the students to remain disciplined throughout their university journey.

“Discipline is key to your success,” Prof. Aduda told the students.

He cautioned them against negative peer influence, particularly involvement in alcohol and drug abuse, and encouraged them to remain focused on their academic goals.

His second stop was at the Wangari Maathai Institute, where he inspected ongoing work by a team involved in data reconciliation aimed at mainstreaming productivity across the University.

He then proceeded to the Faculty of Agriculture, where he was received by the Dean, Prof.  Moses Nyangito. The Faculty had, by the time of the visit, processed 437 admissions against a projected 500 students. Prof. Aduda also interacted with the newly admitted students and encouraged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to their studies as they begin their university journey.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor concluded his tour at the Faculty of Science and Technology, where he was received by the Dean, Prof.  Francis Nongesa. The Dean reported that the Faculty had already processed approximately 1,500 admissions against a projected 1,700 students.

The visits provided an opportunity for the Deputy Vice Chancellor to assess admission progress across the various units, identify emerging challenges and engage directly with first-year students as they transition into university life.