University of Nairobi
Public university in Nairobi, Kenya / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The University of Nairobi (uonbi or UoN; Swahili: Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)[3] is a collegiate research university based in Nairobi and is the largest university in Kenya.[4] Although its history as an educational institution dates back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970. During that year, the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: the Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, and the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
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Motto | Latin: Unitate et labore |
Motto in English | "In unity and work" |
Type | Public |
Established | 1 July 1970; 54 years ago (1970-07-01), as University of Nairobi |
Parent institution | Formerly the University of London and the University of East Africa |
Chancellor | Prof. Patrick Verkooijen |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Stephen Kiama |
Undergraduates | 35,897 |
Postgraduates | 11,003 |
Address | University Wy, Nairobi, Kenya , , Kenya 1°16′47″S 36°49′00″E |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Sky blue |
Affiliations | ACU |
Website | www |
During the 2023 academic year, the university had 49,047 students, of whom 35,897 were undergraduates and 11,003 were postgraduates.[5][6] The university launched several policy frameworks and introduced self-funded enrollment (also called 'module 2') to cope with the rising demand for higher education in Kenya.[7]