The University of Nairobi celebrated its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, September 20, 2024, marking a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new Chancellor, Prof. Patrick Verkooijen. This event also saw the official launch of the University of Nairobi Big 5 initiatives, a series of ambitious projects aimed at reinforcing the institution's role as a leader in education, innovation, and sustainable development. Among the graduates was Dr. Eng. Festus K.

The University of Nairobi played host to a high-level workshop as part of the 10th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The event, focused on "Engineering and Sustainable Development in Kenya," brought together government officials, industry leaders, and academia to address critical challenges facing the continent.

In a triumph that resonates far beyond the lecture halls of the University of Nairobi, Linus Anari, a Geospatial Engineering student at the Faculty of Engineering, has been named one of the winners of NASA's prestigious Pale Blue Dot Challenge. The competition, which sought innovative solutions to pressing global issues like climate change, water scarcity, and food insecurity, drew over 1,600 participants from around the world.