The University of Nairobi is exploring strategic collaboration opportunities with Equity Bank Kenya Ltd aimed at advancing youth and women's empowerment through innovation, entrepreneurship and capacity development.

The discussions took place on August 5, 2026, during a meeting between the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development), Prof. Josiah Aduda, and a delegation from Equity Bank Kenya Ltd led by Charity Munyori, Senior Manager, Women & Youth Banking.

Chuna DT Sacco Society Ltd was honoured to host the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Finance, Planning and Development), University of Nairobi, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening the long-standing partnership between the University and the Sacco.

The University of Nairobi officially installed Prof Eng. Ayub N. Gitau as its 9th Vice-Chancellor during a colourful ceremony held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Taifa Hall. The landmark occasion marked the beginning of a new era of leadership for Kenya's premier university, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation and institutional transformation.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) successfully concluded the 2026 Nairobi Innovation Week on 15 July 2026, bringing to a close a week-long celebration of innovation, research, technology and entrepreneurship that showcased the creativity and problem-solving potential of the University's students and researchers.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) successfully hosted the Africa Forward Youth Innovation Day on July 14, 2026, bringing together young innovators, academia, government, industry and development partners in a vibrant celebration of innovation, collaboration and youth-driven solutions for Africa's future.

The University of Nairobi, on June 16, 2026, hosted the Pan-African Symposium on Logistics, Supply Chain and Strategic Business (PASCL) Conference, bringing together scholars, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders and students from more than 20 universities and institutions across Africa and beyond to deliberate on emerging trends and solutions shaping the future of logistics, supply chain management and strategic business.

The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) paid a courtesy call on the University of Nairobi on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, ahead of the commencement of the institution's audit process.

The University of Nairobi on May 21, 2026, hosted a delegation from the Evangelical University Institute of Cameroon (IUEC) during a courtesy call on the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Finance, Planning and Development, Prof. Josiah Aduda.

The delegation was led by the Vice-Chancellor of IUEC, Prof. Jules-Roger Kuiate and visited the University to reaffirm and strengthen the growing partnership between the two institutions.

In a special sitting of the University of Nairobi Council, held on May 14, 2026, Prof Josiah Omollo Aduda was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development (FPD), further strengthening the University’s substantive leadership team as the institution accelerates governance, financial sustainability, infrastructure modernization and strategic transformation initiatives.

The University of Nairobi joined national partners for the Annual Tree Planting and Growing Initiative held on April 2, 2026, at the Upper Kabete Campus. This initiative continues to reinforce the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability and hands-on learning.