University of Nairobi Hosts Inaugural Faculty Mega Hackathon Ahead of Nairobi Innovation Week 2024

The University of Nairobi is hosting the inaugural faculty-wide hackathon as part of the preparations for the upcoming 8th edition of the Nairobi Innovation Week (NIW) 2024. The Hackathon is scheduled to run from April 3 to 5, 2024  at the UoN Towers, this three-day event is designed to cultivate a culture of innovation and […]

University of Nairobi held a three-day intensive Hackathon of Trainers on Innovation

University of Nairobi held a three-day intensive Hackathon of Trainers on Innovation . The training took place at Wangari Maathai Institute from  February , 26-28, 2024 . UON  students and staff from different faculties  were  trained   on how to mount, manage and run hackathons. The Hackathons training comes days before the 8th edition of the […]

Reasons why you should Exhibit during NIW 2024

There is something for EVERYONE Showcasing and Exhibition Opportunities for your products/services Access to Creative pool of young talents Set a recruitment booth for the graduating cohort An opportunity to form lasting partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders See and hear innovation stories from the Innovators Meet with potential customers Meet faculty Experts and researchers […]

We need to urgently adopt an Innovation Culture: Nairobi Innovation Week 2023

 “We need to urgently adopt an Innovation Culture” This was the message that was echoed during the official opening ceremony of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2023. The ceremony that was marked was pomp and   color at the University’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu. […]

The University through Intellectual Property Management Office on boarded 15 innovators comprising students and faculty for incubation of their innovation.

The chief guest Dr Parmain Ole Narikae-Managing Director Kenya Industrial Estate, The Vice Chancellor; Professor Stephen Kiama, and Director Intellectual Property Management Office, Professor Mary Kinoti during the launch of Innovation incubation and Commercialization program on 19th April 2023 The University through Intellectual Property Management Office on boarded 15 innovators comprising students and faculty for […]