In line with the University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) Constitution the University of Nairobi conducted the UNSA elections on Friday, March 25, 2022, across all Faculties.  Students voted using the Eballot platform, this online platform allowed students to cast their vote from anywhere in the country. The pools opened at 8 am and closed at 5pm.

On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the University held a swearing-in ceremony to announce the newly elected student leaders. Team Soi won the election and was sworn in to represent the student body at the Faculty of Engineering.

The following students will form the students Association:

Michael Kipyegon Ngetich- Chairperson

Rita Kamene Mueni- Vice Chairperson

Mbaga Bett Odiango- Secretary General

Joy Kerubo Kaunda - Treasurer

Javan James Ochieng - Sports & Social Welfare Rep

The team was sworn in during a colorful event held at Taifa Hall and officiated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama. Also in attendance were; The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Prof. Ogeng’o, the COO, Mr. Brian Ouma and the Dean of Students, Mr. Kinyua Johnson, and the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC 2022 Chair, Prof. Collins Odote.

Functions of the Faculty and Campus Association

The general functions of the Association shll be:

(a) To promote the welfare of the students of that Faculty and Campus

 (b) To promote the academic welfare of students of that Faculty and Campus

(c) To develop and encourage worthy traditions of academic life on the Faculty and Campus (d) To establish co-operation with such other Students’ Association within the University as may be recognized by Senate and Council.

 (e) To determine the manner and form in which professional academic associations of students are to be represented in the Association.

The functions of officials of Faculties and Campus Associations shall mirror and reflect structure of the Student Council

Congratulations to the winning team.

Watch the swearing-in ceremony HERE