The four students are Willis Phabian Akala Opondo, PhD Sociology, Wamvua Andrew, PhD Education, Ivy Maina, MBA, Strategic Management and Valentine Gatune, Masters in Project Management.
Prof. Amb. Maria Nzomo Addressing New Students from Defense
On 16 July 2019, the Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies held an orientation session for new students from the Ministry of Defense who were joining to study various diplomacy courses.
Speaking during the event, director IDIS, Prof. Maria Nzomo congratulated the students on their admission to the University of Nairobi. The director at the same time called upon the new students to take advantage of the resources available to attain maximum value from the training.
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement offers hope of a revival of both regional and intra-African trade to boost trade and development in Eastern Africa.
This was the overarching message during Dr Andrew Mold’s IDS seminar presentation on the potential impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Eastern Africa region and the next steps concerning implementing the agreement.
The University of Nairobi Students from the Department of Literature, Soka University Students on exchange programme toured the United Nation lead by the Chair Dept of Literature Dr. Masumi Odari. The guided tour offers an exciting opportunity for students to discover UN Headquarters, the tour guide took students on a brief journey through the corridors of international diplomacy to learn about the history and work of the United Nations, they visited the famous General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chambers.
The Department of Literature hosted Soka University Students from Japan for a joint summer student exchange program. The programme was designed to empower students to explore, participate and enhance their leadership capabilities.
Later on Students together with the Soka Representatives, Chair Dept of Literature Dr. Masumi met the Dean Faculty of Arts Prof. Ephraim Wahome where they engaged in various matters in regards to the student's leadership mentorship programs, exchange programs and academic trips.
The Department of literature lead by the Chair Dr. Masumi Odari, Soka University Students and the UoN Students from the Department of Literature visited Raha Centre Boys Community Services, for volunteer missions and the word of encouragement.
The Department of Geography & Environmental Studies and the African Studies Centre in Leiden, Netherlands held a one-day project kick-off workshop on 3rd July 2013 at the University of Nairobi (UoN). The two institutions are involved in a collaborative project on “Food Planning and Innovation for Sustainable Metropolitan Regions (FOODMETRES): The Nairobi Case Study”.
Dr. J. B. Ndohvu, Human Rights and Peace Programme Coordinator (Left), Abubakar Kipoma Said, Civic Education Manager, URAIA TRUST (Right)
Mr Said is a student in our pionneering MA Human Rights Degree class of September, 2012
