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The East-African School for Young Researchers on Advanced Machine Learning Techniques (EASY-ML 2025) officially opened at the University of Nairobi on July 9th, marking a significant milestone in interdisciplinary research training in Africa. This prestigious two-week residential program, running from July 9 to 22, brings together 40 early-career researchers and postgraduate students 30 from Kenya and 10 from neighboring countries spanning diverse fields such as physics, biology, chemistry, geosciences, and economics.

The University of Nairobi reinforced its national leadership in land governance research and policy dialogue by co-hosting the 4th Regional Research Conference on Land and Natural Resources, held from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the Kenya School of Government. Convened under the theme “Taking Stock of the Land Reform Progress in Kenya,” the conference was organized by the National Land Commission in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, the National Research Fund, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and other esteemed partners.

Dr. Joyce Kithure,  Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry has launched the SaVE (Science Adding Value to the Environment and the Community) Communities Project. This initiative aims to harness STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and research to address environmental and community challenges in Kenya.

The Faculty of Science and Technology in collaboration with the University of Linköping  organized a comprehensive two-day event on March 6th and 7th focused on the theme "AI in Education and Science: Applications and Challenges." The hybrid event combined a webinar on the first day with hands-on practical sessions on the second, bringing together local experts from Kenya and international partners from Linköping University in Sweden to explore artificial intelligence's transformative

The Faculty of Science and Technology  has demonstrated outstanding performance in the FY 2023/2024 evaluation, reaffirming its position as a center of academic and research excellence. Recognized among the best-performing faculties, the faculty's achievements were highlighted during the Staff Recognition and Awards Ceremony.

Environmental chemicals, particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), have been identified as significant contributors to hormonal imbalances, affecting various aspects of human health, including reproductive functions and cardiovascular health. EDCs are substances that can interfere with the body's endocrine system, leading to adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects.

The African Climate and Environment Center – Future African Savannas (AFAS) Annual Stakeholder Workshop, held on November 18, 2024, in Nairobi, convened a diverse range of participants from academia, policy, industry, and civil society. With the theme "Transferring Science into Practice," the event emphasized the urgent need to convert research into actionable strategies for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in Africa's savanna ecosystems.

The University of Nairobi hosted the 16th biennial Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN) Congress from October 29 to 31, 2024, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the PACN Congress underscored the ongoing commitment of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to support scientific development and capacity building on the continent.

The University of Nairobi played host to the inaugural Science Communication and Diplomacy Conference on October 15-16, 2024, bringing together leading figures from academia, government, and scientific communities. The event, organized in collaboration with the Scientists of Kenya Association (SCOKA), focused on the theme "Effective Science Communication for Technological Innovation and Adoption in Kenya."

University of Nairobi Hosts CyberWeek Africa 2024: Advancing Cybersecurity in Africa