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CONTENTS Msongawai River: The site oftheproposed Alumni 32 drive 30 28 programmes 24 20 14 11 8 6 Government officials forum ofalumniservingasCEOs/Senior sectors oftheeconomy. officials andguestsdrawnfromvarious university staff, students,UONAA’s University andCorporateworld facilities, whichwillbenefitthealumni, alma materbycreatingpride....’ development andadvancementofour Alumni Associationistherichest inKenya Alumnus leadsKenya’sLondonmarketing Tribute tothelateProf.Saitoti tomoduleII Alumni challengegavebirth The UONAAwillholdthefirst Upcoming Events ... gracedbyhundredsofalumni, Agriculture Chapterisborn UON 47th GraduationCeremony The Centreisenvisagedtohouse The AlumniCentre ‘...play acriticalthe roletowards Message fromtheChairperson UONAA Newsletter –September2012 1 The Editor’s Desk
Editor Time to turn the Josphat K. Kirimania dream into reality Associate Editor here comes a time when one to take place soon. Contributions Hudson Liyai must take action to turn a which can be inform of cash, ideas dream into reality. Since the or professional services will go a long Consulting Writer inauguration of the University way in turning this dream into reality. ofT Nairobi Alumni Association The gesture of giving back to our Joseph Ngure (UONAA) in 2005, we have held onto alma mater is but a token when our dream of having a home away one considers lifelong careers and Contributors from home for members. This dream professional foundations established Hudson Liyai is the proposed Alumni Centre. As a by years of training at the University Jane Mogaka step towards achieving this dream, of Nairobi. Albert Einstein aptly the University of Nairobi Council has captured this when he asserted “A Njeri Muhoro donated a plot of land in a prime area hundred times every day, I remind Charles Sikulu in Nairobi – the Arboretum Drive - myself that my inner life and outer life Johnson Ireri for the construction of the Alumni is based on the labor of other men, Centre. living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same Photography This is indeed a big leap in translating measure as I have received and are David Syuki the dream into reality. It also throws still receiving.” Charles Muriuki up vast opportunities to the alumni- Njiru Rukenya be it in their private, corporate, As alumni of this great institution, we individual, business or professional deserve a home away from home capacities to participate and and the Alumni Centre will provide Design & Layout determine the transit of this dream thus. This can only be achieved if we Outbox Communication into the league of other great Alumni all joined hands and give towards the [email protected] Associations – with excellent Alumni achievement of this dream. Centres. This edition is, therefore, dedicated Tel: +254 (0) 20 231 7477 As the UONAA interim chairperson, to informing you and mobilising Dr Betty Gikonyo stated during the towards the launch of the fundraising Advertising University of Nairobi 47th Graduation for the Alumni Centre. Most of Bobstar Edit Consultants ceremony held on August 24, this the articles are as a result of our year, our dream has been to build a engagement with alumni while bobstarconsultants@ state-of-the-art Alumni Centre which soliciting support and ideas towards gmail.com alumni can call home. As we launch the Alumni Centre. 0725 650 272 our next transformation stage, we welcome our alumni, students, alma The editorial team will continue mater and friends of the University to this engagement with individuals, Contacts join hands with us in raising funds for corporations, members and students. Uon Alumni Association, building a world class Alumni Centre. Welcome and stay with us as we P.O. Box 30197-00100, The fundraising campaign launch strive towards the achievement of Nairobi, Kenya for the Alumni Centre is scheduled this bold and visionary hallmark. Tel: 020 231 9182 Vision: To be a leader in promoting active, visible leadership in the community and to foster interaction [email protected] between alumni and the students of the University of Nairobi and the Industry http://alumni.uonbi.ac.ke Mission: To safeguard the best interests of its members, to use the talents and resources of the alumni and friends of the University to support the University in achieving international distinction in quality teaching, research
2 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 from Alumni and Beneficiaries
Dear Mr. Kinyua,
Thank you very much for the invitation by Prof. Agnes A. Mwang’ombe, Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Studies (CAVS) to be a Life Member of the UON Alumni Association. Indeed I have always wanted to be a member but have kept procrastinating. I tried to call Prof. Mwang’ombe but the number couldn’t get through. Thanks to your follow up letter inviting me to be a Chief Guest during the launch of the Agriculture Chapter on 2nd August 2012. I feel greatly honored and privileged to be part of this great institution and do accept to grace the occasion. I am humbled by the great accomplishments by the Association just from the membership contributions. I have written the cheque of Kshs 100,000 for my membership contribution. Please collect it from office at Parliament Building. Keep up the good work!
Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, MP Turkana Central (via phone)
Dear Ireri,
We spoke. Enclosed please find my alumni registration form duly filled and the cheque of Kshs 100,000 for my membership. The magazine is good and I hope you are able to continue to attract more members.
Sincerely Mrs. Nelius W. Kariuki, Chairperson, Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation B.A. & MA (Economics) UON – 1974 & 1980
Am just writing this to say thank you...first for the Bursary that I been receiving from you Association. Second for involving me in your projects and function. Am grateful and looking forward to continue working with you. I am just one of the many needy students who have benefited from the UON Alumni bursary. I would like to urge all the alumni to register with Alumni Association to help the needy students as a way of giving back to the society for a better nation.
Peter Waweru Nyakio, 3rd Year B.Ed (ECD) Student, Kikuyu Campus
Neither sweet words nor expensive and attractive gifts can express my gratitude towards the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) for their unfailing support. I do not take it for granted being one of the bursary beneficiaries’ from the association but with a lot of thanksgiving. UONAA has supported me financially and socially. Thank you for your tireless assistance. I salute you! Through the encouragement and great exposure you have shown me, I have learnt a lot. One being participation in Heart-to-Heart Run that I could not have managed on my own. It was quite a great experience. Your encouraging words have taught me that life is all about making choices and being patient no matter the storm. Surely UONAA is a home away from home. May our gracious Lord meet the desires of your hearts “.Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy” Mat 5:8
Caroline Kiama, 3rd Year BSc.(Statistics) Student, Chiromo Campus UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 3 Interim Executive Committee Members and Secretariat
Prof. R.A. Obudho, Phd B.M. Waweru Vice-Chairman, UONAA Secretary Dr. Betty Gikonyo, Mbs Chairperson, UONAA
Barrack Muluka Isaac Awuondo Dr. Frank Njenga Mildred Owuor J. K. Kirimania Alumni representative to Alumni representative to Organizing Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor the University council the University council
Njeri Muhoro Charles Kimathi John Kenduiwo Charles Sikulu Deputy Secretary Deputy Organizing Secretary Deputy Treasurer Public Relations Manager University of Nairobi
Charles Okello B.D. Njuguna Johnson I. Kinyua Jane O. Mogaka Anne W. Nderitu Accountant, University Founder Administrator Executive Director Administrator Secretary of Nairobi
4 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 The Alma Mater supports UONAA initiatives
Prof. George Magoha Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi
t is seven years since we launched achievements have been the University of Nairobi Alumni modest, UONAA is among Association in a colourful the fastest growing alumni ceremony that signaled a new associations in the region. Idirection that the alumni of this great institution wanted to focus The university management on. The Association’s notable has been supportive to UONAA achievements include the launch initiatives and activities to of discipline chapters, donation to ensure that it achieves its the University bursary scheme to objectives. Its new initiative to help needy students donation of build a state-of-the-art Alumni prizes to best performers and now Centre has been supported by the University of Nairobi. the biggest of them all; fund-raising the University Council through for the Alumni Centre, the focus of donation of land in a prime My appeal goes to our former UONAA has been worth emulating. location in the city – along students and friends of the Arboretum Drive. The University University of Nairobi to join hands Through the able leadership has also given out more office and give fresh impetus to the of the interim chairperson, Dr. space to the Association at Association. With the alumni of over Betty Gikonyo and her executive Kenya Science Campus, where 136,000 as per the 47th graduation committee, it has been possible to the secretariat has relocated. ceremony held in August 2012, achieve the milestones mentioned Recently the University UONAA has a rich pool from above. Though the challenges are recruited the Executive Director which to recruit members and many, UONAA should be laying for the Association on top create networks that can build this ground to benchmark its activities of two staff who have been great institution. I look forward to with universities in the developed seconded to the Association receiving more members in future countries, where alumni associations since its inception. My emphasis recruitment drives. are contributing immensely to the is that University will support development of their respective the Association until it is able alma mater. to run its affairs independently I am happy that though our and contribute to the growth of
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 5 Chairperson’s Remarks Launching to the next level
soon and all alumni are called upon to contribute towards this noble project. The project is estimated to cost Kshs 900 million and will comprise conference and meeting facilities, hall of fame, chapter offices, guest rooms for visiting lecturers and students on exchange programmes, hotels and recreational facilities for members among others. Members can contribute in form of cash, ideas and professional services (legal, architectural, accountancy and valuation etc) which will go a long way in achieving this dream. The Association is grateful to the University Management for providing land at Arboretum Drive near UNES Headquarters to put up this project as well as giving the association the spacious office at Kenya Science Campus which will be Dr. Betty Gikonyo a transition office towards our own Alumni Centre. The Association hopes to ince we launched the play a critical role towards the University of Nairobi Alumni development and advancement of Association (UONAA) in “Our dream is to our alma mater by creating pride 2005 we have experienced among the alumni and enhancing Stremendous growth and also build a state-of-the- the University of Nairobi brand. enjoyed strong goodwill both from The Association is in the process our alma mater and the members. art Alumni Centre of setting up systems, policies Some of the notable achievements and procedures and improve so far include: Kshs 9 million at the University our membership benefits and donation to University Bursary engagements. The Association has Fund towards paying fees for bright of Nairobi where recruited the Executive Director to and needy students; recreational head this Secretariat. concrete benches dotted around the alumni can call As we launch our next University campuses worth Kshs 1.3 transformation stage, we welcome million; University Students prizes home” our alumni, students, alma mater worth Kshs 2.4 million; sponsorship and the friends of the University of students and Corporate Social Our dream is to build a state-of-the- to join hands with us as we launch Responsibility (CSR) projects worth art Alumni Centre at the University of our fund-raising campaign towards Kshs 0.8 million and renovation of Nairobi where alumni can call home. building a World Class Alumni the alumni fund-raising office at The fund-raising campaign launch Centre. Kenya Science Campus at a cost of for the Alumni Centre is scheduled Kshs 2.0 million.
6 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 From UONAA Executiver Director 2012/2013 with 22 strategic APPOINTMENT points of focus covering the three key areas. Deriving from this, the The University of Nairobi strategic operational plan takes Alumni Association (UONAA) into consideration what’s most has appointed Johnson Ireri important and urgent for the Kinyua as the Executive UONAA to accomplish during the Director. Kinyua was next 1-2 years. However, it should be previously working with noted that this is a pre-cursor to our KCA University as Ethics three-year strategic plan (2013-2015) which will be developed in due and Governance Manager, course. Business Development Manager (BDM). Previously, “I plan to strengthen Kinyua was engaged as the secretariat, intensify the Director of National Volunteer Network (NAVNET) membership recruitment drive, and Management Advisor Johnson Ireri Kinyua market and fundraise for the (Malawi) with VSO Jitolee. Alumni Centre.” He holds B.Com 1999 and MY VISION The plan is guided by our mission MBA 2009 from University of safeguarding the best interest of Nairobi, Higher Diploma he University of Nairobi of our members, to use the talents (HRM) and currently a PhD Alumni Association’s and resources of alumni and friends Candidate. He’s a Certified mandate is three fold; alumni of the University to support the Ethics Officer (CEO) from Ethics relations, fund-raising and University in achieving international students’T mentorship. With over Institute of South Africa. He’s distinction in quality teaching, 136,000 alumni having graduated research and service. The plan sets a a professional member of from the University of Nairobi, the KIM, IHRM and Ethic SA. foundation for providing unique and UONAA stands as Kenya’s, East innovative services to our alumni and Central Africa’s largest alumni in order for them to support the On his appointment and association. Our vision is to make the the task ahead Kinyua is University’s mission of teaching, UONAA the model in Africa where research and community service. It’s optimistic “As an alumnus other universities, private and public, also guided by our vision of being of the University of can come and learn. a leader in promoting active, visible Nairobi, I feel obligated Building on the foundation laid leadership in the community and to to play a significant role by my predecessors, Mr. B.D. foster interaction between alumni in the development and Njuguna and Mrs. Jane Mogaka and and the students of the University advancement of the University with support from the Executive and industry. as part of my contribution to Committee, I plan to strengthen the Thus this one-year plan sets an my Alma Mater, by leveraging secretariat, intensify membership operational and strategic agenda alumnus talents, skills recruitment, market and fund-raise for growing our alumni association for the Alumni Centre. and resources to help the to become a self-sustaining model University achieve world class As an alumnus of the University supporting the University’s mission. I status” of Nairobi, I feel obliged to play a am confident that with support from significant role in the development our Executive Committee and a team and advancement of the University of competent professionals to be The founder administrator of as part of my contribution to the recruited, we will meet and surpass UONAA was B.D. Njuguna, University by leveraging alumni’s our stakeholders’ expectations. This who was later succeeded by talents, skills and resources to call demands sacrifice, commitment Ms. Jane Mogaka in 2009. help the University achieve World and focused leadership. Both were seconded to the Class status. We have developed a Association by the University. one-year operational plan covering
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 7 the fitness regime. As part of the gym, there will be salons for beauty The Alumni Centre: treatments for both women and men; swimming pool, squash and snooker and other sports.
d) Hotel – A Four Star Hotel with dining facilities for buffet, a la carte, orld over, universities River passes through the plot. The vegetarian, and light meals and establish centres river basin will be utilised for drinks. Attached to the restaurant Thewhere their alumnicon outdoor cept recreational facilities and will be an Alumni Pub. conduct their business sitting garden spaces. Wwhile at the same time linking them with their alma mater. It is What the Centre will offer for this reason that during the The Centre will house the following 41st graduation ceremony of the facilities, which will benefit the University of Nairobi in September alumni, the Alma Mater, the 2009 the UONAA Chairperson, Dr. community, faculty and students Betty Gikonyo announced that the and the corporate world: Alumni Association would put up a) Association Offices an Alumni Centre. Detached from the University, easy The estimated cost of constructing access and embracing the modern f) Guest Rooms - Regular the Centre is Ksh. 900 million, and concept of office sharing. and Deluxe guest rooms to will take 2-3 years to complete. accommodate out of town guests b) Library/Reading Room and alumni. They will also house The Association has set aside KShs The library will provide modern staff and students on exchange 36 Million towards this project. The multi-media information facilities programmes as well as visiting University has given a two-acre and resources that blend with External Examiners. land along Arboretum Drive as a other Alumni Centre facilities contribution to the project. for information exchange and e) Banqueting Area - There will The project will be funded by be facilities for banquets such as internal sources such as the award banquets, annual meetings, UONAA investments; outsourced weddings and networking events. funds from donors, well wishers, corporate, collaborators, friends of g) Conference/Meeting the University and registration of facilities - The centre will host new members into the Association. alumni conferences and meetings. In addition, the facilities will Currently, members of the Alumni generate income, as the rooms will Association have no single place be hired out for other conferences where they can meet, relax and and workshops. The rooms will be conduct their affairs. The over interconnected with soundproof recreation. There will be space for 136,000 alumni are a potential walls that can be configured to reading rooms where the alumni can source of income to make the accommodate one’s needs, and read newspapers, magazines, light project a reality and a ready will be equipped with modern novels, and meet visitors over a cup market for its activities. The Alumni multimedia facilities. Centre is a viable project which of coffee. This is especially critical the alumni can identify with for the senior alumni as the facilities h) Business Centre – and act as a means of pooling will enable them to mentor young Teleconferencing facilities, resources towards development alumni as well as graduate students. internet, cyber cafe, office support activities at the university through equipment, photocopying, c) Recreation Centre - Critical partnerships. translation facilities and office space outlet for excessive energy, the The Centre will be located in a for temporary rental and small alumni will benefit daily on the hour serene location with ample parking rooms meetings, shower and day workouts. Hot baths, a spa, sauna space, green split level lawns, and lockers will be available. and steam room will complete superb surroundings. Musongawai
8 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 The Site
BACKGROUND: The site of the proposed Alumni Centre.
INSET: The junction of Arboretum Drive and Ringroad Kileleshwa Road currently under reconstruction with the site in the background
i) Parking Space m) Hall of Fame p) Service Station Provision will be made for adequate For those alumni who have made The centre will provide a one parking space. significant contribution to the stop shop where the University alma mater and society, there will Community can drop their cars for j) Courtyards be a dedicated room for them to service. The Centre will offer stunning showcase their achievements. courtyards for day and evening Conclusion events. The courtyard can also be n) Chapters Offices As we launch this project, we rented out for hosting social events. The Chapters will have offices in the welcome our alumni, corporate, Local fads such as botanical and Zen Centre as a way of connecting their donors and friends of the University space will be exploited. members and will have a full-time to join hands with us as we deliver Alumni Officer. this World Class Alumni Centre. k) Banking Services We also welcome new ideas and There will be space for financial o) VC’s Court concepts which will help make the transactions to be carried out. The Vice-Chancellors who have centre the place to feel at home. contributed to the growth and l) Alumni Gift Shop development of the University of The Centre will have a gift shop to Nairobi since inception will have a sell university and alumni souvenirs special court dedicated to them for and memorabilia. reminiscence.
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 9 Universities Bill (2012) recognises alumni associations he Universities Bill (2012) completed. The launch committee interim officials on a voluntary basis. which is meant to align was set up and immediately The Association has over the years university education to the organised a breakfast meeting with managed to touch the lives of many new Constitution recognises the media to sensitise the country on students as well as linking the alumni theT alumni associations. the contributions of the University with the rest of the university. The The Act enacted by Parliament and of Nairobi to Kenya’s development. dreams, activities and achievements which contains various provisions The committee approached a few of UONAA are highlighted elsewhere will come into operation after the graduates of the University to act as in this publication. Cabinet Secretary in a notice in the Kenya Gazette appoints a date. The Cabinet Secretary has the option of appointing different dates for coming into operation of different provisions. The Bill stipulates that a
“University may establish an Alumni Association, which shall consist of graduates of the university and such other members as may be declared to be members under the Charter.”
It further states that an alumni association shall act as an interactive forum for the members. The launch of UONAA was therefore before the Act but will now be supported by an act of Parliament once it becomes operational. The UONAA was launched in February 2005 and brings together graduates of the University to participate in governance and development of their alma mater as they socialise and network. It all started when Dr Betty Gikonyo, an alumni member of the University Council, was challenged to chair a sub-committee on the launch of the Alumni Association.
The first task was to draw up the Association’s objectives and draft constitution. The process for registration was successfully
10 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 UON 47th Graduation Ceremony
Dr. Cleopa Mailu, CEO, Nairobi Hospital delivering Alumni speech during the 47th Graduation Ceremony on behalf of the Chairperson. Alumni supports the University
he University of Nairobi projects as University Scholarship to its proximity to alma mater and Alumni Association (UONAA) Fund (Kshs.9M); Alumni Networking accessibility by members. will continue to play an Forums (Kshs.10M); Students and important role in the Corporate Social Responsibility Focus developmentT of the institution, the (CSR) activities (Kshs.2.4M); Alumni The Chairperson disclosed that in Chairperson, Dr Betty Gikonyo has Office Renovation at Kenya the next one year the Association’s assured. Science Campus (Kshs.2M); Alumni focus will be three fold; 1) to Office Operations (Kshs.5.4M) and strengthen the secretariat in terms In a speech read on her behalf investment towards Alumni Centre of personnel and infrastructure; 2) to by Dr Cleopa Mailu during the (Kshs.36M), all from membership and embark on membership recruitment University of Nairobi 47th graduation convocation fees. drive to increase membership from ceremony held on August 24, this the current 23,000 to 50,000; and year where 5,550 graduands were Dr Gikonyo revealed that the 3) to market and fundraise for the conferred degrees and diplomas, Association has recruited an Alumni Centre. Dr Gikonyo said it is in recognition Executive Director to manage their of the important role the alumni affairs noting that more personnel “To achieve this, we hope to set up play that the Council in 2004 would be hired soon. an Information Communication repealed University Statues XXVIII on She hailed the University for giving and Technology (ICT) platform that convocation which gave birth to the the Association a spacious office will provide online registration and UONAA. in a serene and quiet environment payments systems (through M-Pesa, She noted that the proposed at Kenya Science Campus which NationHela, Visa Card, PayPal etc) Universities (Higher Education) Bill has been renovated and equipped and develop an interactive website 2012 further recognises the role of to world class standard. The where members can communicate Alumni in the University. Chairperson said this will be a to each other and give Association The Chairperson said the Association ‘transition office’ as they embark on feedback and suggestions via online Interim Executive Committee has building the ultra-modern green as well as integration of social media not only laid the foundation but also Alumni Centre at Arboretum Drive. features such as twitter, linkedin, achieved a lot during its seven years facebook etc. We believe that this She, however, said the Main Campus in office. is the time our Alumni goes virtual,” Alumni office located at the she said. Administration Wing Room 107 will Achievements Dr Gikonyo said the Association She cited some of the UONAA’s still remain the central office due will develop elaborate and
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 11 UON 47th Graduation Ceremony comprehensive fundraising Nairobi, Dr. Joseph Wanjui, said the strategies that will target all chapters, over 5000 graduands were well alumni, diaspora, corporate and equipped with skills to enable them donors to help achieve the dream of surmount challenges. Alumni Centre. Dr Wanjui said the vast human The Alumni Centre will comprise resource pool of specialists in several facilities such as chapter health, agriculture and food security, offices, library and resource centre, environment, building and land recreation centre, hotel services policy, education management and conference facilities amongst others. communication, science, technology and innovation and the humanities The estimated cost of Kshs.900M. are important agents in the The University has donated land implementation of Vision 2030. worth Kshs.300M to the project. He appealed to the graduands to Dr Gikonyo said the Association has be smart in establishing their niche, set aside seed funds amounting The Chancellor, Dr. Joseph B. Wanjui in whatever part of the county they to Kshs.36M and the fundraising find themselves located. in 2010/2011, the University of campaign will be geared towards Nairobi emerged top in the State raising the balance of Kshs.864M. UoN ranked high Corporations Category scoring the “We therefore call upon all Alumni, The Vice Chancellor, Prof George Excellent score. donors and well-wishers to partner Magoha, said the University has with us in achieving this dream. transformed its structures and is At the international level, he added, As I conclude, I would like to register more than capable of evolving the University of Nairobi also scored my sincere appreciation to all workable, long term strategies well in the world webometric our partners who have helped us for equitable governance and ranking where it was placed 1st in set up and grow the Association management. Kenya and number 14 in Africa out through the sponsorship of our Prof Magoha said the discipline of 800 Universities and number 1435 Alumni events and advertisement based professionals graduating were in the world out of about 20,000 in our Alumni Newsletter which diverse and included engineers, universities and colleges. has continued to serve as platform architects, actuarial scientists, He said the brand as a leading to share our vision, mission and agriculturists, veterinary doctors, institution of higher learning has activities,” she said. land developers, teachers and received visibility worldwide. trainers, scientists, and computer The Council Chairman, John Simba Human Resource for Vision assured that the University will 2030 specialists among others. He revealed that in the evaluation continue to nurture and actualise Addressing the congregation, the carried out by the government the careers of students. Chancellor of the University of for performance contracting
Celebration by graduands of 47th graduation ceremony held in August 2012.
12 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION GRANT 2012/2013
THE 5TH COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANT THEME: HEALTH, WATER AND SANITATION
CALL FOR CONCEPT NOTES
Background
The Science and Technology Act Cap 250 and Kenya Vision 2030 recognize the importance of research, science and technology for national development. Since 2008/2009 financial year the Government of Kenya through the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) has been administering the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) grant. The grant has been structured to support different specific targeted categories in order to have maximum impact where a total of 633 projects have been funded. These categories of products being supported include: - research projects; innovation projects; research projects by women scientists; postgraduate research projects; post-doctoral research projects, bilateral matching grants, research facilities and support of scientific conferences and symposia. Under the category of research a total of 168 projects in food security, climate change, renewable energy and engineering thematic areas have been funded. The NCST is pleased to announce for the fifth round of concept notes for support of research under the ST&I grant for 2012/2013 financial year. This year’s theme focuses on issues related to Health, Water and Sanitation in the country.
The productivity of the human capacity depends on good health and nutrition. This in turn enhances economic growth, contributes to poverty reduction and realization of the Kenya Vision 2030 social goal. The Health sector has been faced with a number of challenges: communicable and infectious diseases, nutrition deficiency disorders and parasitic infections. Majority of Kenyans continue to seek treatment in health care facilities for ailments that can be controlled through preventive and promotive measures. Health statistics indicate that malaria is a leading cause of outpatient morbidity accounting to about 30 percent of the total disease burden in Kenya. Respiratory tract infections, skin diseases and intestinal worms, contribute to over three quarters of total outpatient cases reported. In addition, HIV/AIDs continues to pose serious health and socio-economic challenges.
Sanitation and waste management are closely related to human health. Differences in access to adequate sanitation between urban and rural environments still persist. The formally planned urban areas are better served than the rural areas, and the urban informal settlements. Approximately 80% of the outpatient hospital attendance in Kenya is due to preventable diseases while 50% of these are water, sanitation and hygiene related.
Water is needed to support life and sustain economic activities across different sectors. The county’s water endowment is low and currently stands at 647 cubic metres per capita per year hence Kenya is classified as a water scarce country. Therefore some of the challenges facing the water sector include: water scarcity, water security, water quality, water catchment management and monitoring of water resources.
To address the above challenges the country needs to increase investments in research and experimental development in the health and water sectors in order to generate innovative scientific solutions to enhance availability of diverse treatment and control measures and new technologies to manage the diseases and nutritional disorders. Special attention is also needed to support projects that will contribute to sustainable water management and good sanitation. Towards this end NCST invites MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL and MULTIDISCIPLINARY research teams from public and private institutions in Kenya to submit CONCEPT NOTES for funding consideration. Specific priority areas that need to be addressed include but not limited to: communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, neglected diseases, emerging diseases and nutrition; water resource management, water harvesting and storage, water supply and sanitation and other related areas and their applications in solving health challenges, water supply and sanitation. The proposed research work must be conducted in Kenya and must have the potential of immediate application and impact to solving these societal challenges. The objectives must be in line with the flagship projects identified in Kenya Vision 2030, Millennium Development Goals and in conformity with the new Constitution. Each application must be submitted by a team of researchers from at least three (3) different institutions.
Objectives of the Call
(i) To strengthen the quality of healthcare without further escalating costs. (ii) To address health needs and solutions to support social and economic development. TOWARDS A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE (iii) To increase sanitation coverage for and sustainable water supplies to urban and rural dwellers. AND PROSPEROUS NATION (iv) To increase the role of scientific research and technological innovation in contributing to good health and nutrition, water and sanitation for the Kenyan people (v) To enhance technology transfer and adoption in health and water sectors. (vi) To promote collaborative and multidisciplinary solution based research.
Concept note format
The CONCEPT NOTE should not exceed eight (8) pages (Times New Roman, font size 12, single spacing) and must have the following sections:- (i) Title of the project; (ii) Background information; (iii) Problem statement; (iv) Justification; (v) Objective(s); (vii) Expected outputs (viii) Methodology; (ix) detailed Itemized budget; ;
Budget limit and project duration
After a peer review of the concept notes, successful applicants will be invited to submit full project proposals. A grant of up to a maximum of Kenya Shillings Fifteen Million (Ksh. 15,000,000) for a period not exceeding three (3) years will be awarded to the successful research teams.
Submission Deadline
All the concept notes should be submitted in both hard and soft copies to the address below or delivered to Utalii House, 8th Floor Room 822/801 not later than 17:00 hrs Friday 31st August, 2012. Soft copies to be submitted through email: ([email protected]). Incomplete and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The list of successful applicants will be posted on our websites by 30th September, 2012.
NOTE: • All the applicants who have been funded under ST&I grant with on-going projects are not eligible for this Call. • Any work that is being funded by other donors MUST not be submitted for this Call. Any such proposal will be disqualified. • Only original work should be submitted, plagiarism is highly discouraged and will lead to disqualification. • The application forms are available at NCST Website: www.ncst.go.ke and MoHEST website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke • Each application must be accompanied by letters of endorsement by Head of collaborating institutions, brief CV (maximum 2 pages) of each research team member and copies of their national identity cards. • Any application that does not adhere to multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary requirements will not be considered.
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UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 13 Pomp and colour as Agriculture Chapter is born
he University of Nairobi Alumni (UONAA) Agriculture Chapter was launched on August 2, 2012 in a colourful ceremonyT held at Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi.
The auspicious occasion was graced by hundreds of alumni, university staff, students, UONAA’s officials and guests drawn from various sectors of the economy. Speaking during the ceremony, the guest of honour, Member of Parliament for Turkana Central, Hon Ekwee Ethuro noted with pride that the UoN is the largest and oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya. The chief guest, Hon. Ekwee Ethuro leads the Agriculture Chapter Alumni in Hon Ethuro who is an alumnus of the a mugithi dance during the launch. Faculty (class of 1998), stated that since its inception in 1970, the UoN has seen many innovations which which include its 41-year-history helping the University to continue have contributed to its development and good reputation to steer the producing holistic graduates. and that of the nation. country’s development. He appreciated the enormous steps Hon Ethuro also challenged the He commended the Faculty of the university has taken as the alumni to ensure students and Agriculture alumni for their bold Faculty of Agriculture has continued staff are able to work hand in move of forming the chapter noting to produce highly trained specialists hand with rural communities and that the benefits to the alumni are who are serving in agriculture, national or international institutions enormous – including creation financial, agro-chemical and food simultaneously while taking of a sense of belonging for past processing institutions/organisations advantage of emerging global and graduates; a forum for articulation locally and abroad. regional trends to improve rural of agricultural issues of national livelihoods. importance; a forum for giving Reach rural communities back to the community; a forum for Hon Ethuro saluted the academic He urged them to continually fostering linkages with the industry, staff for being actively engaged in engage comprehensively with other farmers, policy makers, consumers agricultural research activities thus institutions leading to creation of and marketing bodies; a forum contributing to the country’s rural linkages for leverage of funds to for development of market driven transformation. support activities of national interest curricula; and a forum for sharing Through these efforts, he added, the in food and nutrition security and ideas and innovations. Faculty contributes to eradication of poverty reduction. poverty and hunger while promoting gender equality. VC challenges Holistic graduates The Deputy Vice Chancellor, The MP advised the alumni to be He challenged the Faculty to take Academic Affairs, Prof Jacob Kaimenyi hosting professional, cultural and advantage of its immense strengths who represented the Vice Chancellor, social activities with the aim of Prof George Magoha challenged the
14 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 Chapter to be the best in terms of vibrancy, relevancy and support Are you an Alumnus of the University of Nairobi? to the UoN. If YES please register with us on http://alumni.uonbi.ac.ke Prof Kaimenyi said the Chapter and enjoy a wide range of benefits was tasked with promoting the objectives of UONAA and WRITE TO US: developing alumni programmes. University of Nairobi Alumni Association, He challenged the officials to Main Campus, Admin Wing, Room 107 or initiate fund-raising programmes and to ensure the Chapter Kenya Science Campus Alumni Office projects a positive image of the P. O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya University. Tel: +254 20 231 9182 Barrack Muluka who represented Email: [email protected] the UONAA Chairlady, Dr. Betty Website: http://alumini.uonbi.ac.ke Gikonyo noted with pride that the UoN has nurtured and trained thousands of Kenyans who are currently driving the country’s economy. All Are Welcome!!
Muluka said UONAA aims at tapping as many graduates as Tel: +254 020 2278000 18th Floor, Anniversary Towers possible to be part of its mission Cell: 0722205209, 0733205292 University Way Fax: +254 020 2252330 P.O. Box 69489 – 00400 of mentoring students as well Website: http://www.helb.co.ke Nairobi E-mail: [email protected] as giving back to the institution they owe their success to. HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS BOARD He urged the alumni to support the Association particularly in NOTICE TO ALL UNIVERSITY putting up the planned Alumni Centre which will be the focal LOAN DEFAULTERS point where the alumni will meet to exchange ideas as well as This is to notify all University loan beneficiaries who are not repaying their mentor students besides other loans, that in pursuant to the Finance Act 2006 which authorized the Higher activities. The Kenya Agricultural Education Loans Board to partner with the Kenya Revenue Authority to Research Institute (KARI) Director, trace loan defaulters. Dr Ephraim Mukisira who The Board is in possession of relevant information pertaining to all loan graduated from the UoN in 1980 defaulters who benefited from the university loan scheme from 1974 to date. with a Bachelor of Agriculture, said the 170 PhDs the Faculty The Board would like to state that in accordance with the HELB ACT 1995, has produced need to be utilised SECTION 15 (1) and (2) a penalty of Kshs. 5000.00 has been levied for each fully in efforts geared towards month or part of the month that has remained unpaid since the maturity of the alleviating the perennial food loan as we have on several occassions sent demand notices and statements shortage. to the said beneficiaries.
In attendance were Prof Agnes Please note that this penalty does NOT affect those currently repaying their loans. However, loan accounts that are not active regardless of whether partial Mwang’ombe, Principal, College payments were previously made will attract the penalty. Please note that this of Agriculture and Veterinary information has been shared with credit reference bureaus. Sciences, Prof Igonsangwa Shibairo, Dean, Faculty of For detailed information please log on to our website [www.helb.co.ke]. Agriculture, guests, university staff and students.
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UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 15 Advertisers announcement University of Nairobi Enterprises UNES
and Services (UNES) University of Business Units operated and Income Generating Units Managed by Nairobi Enterprises UNES and Services Ltd
Business Units: Arziki Restaurants and Conference Centre, UNES Consultancy and Bookstores
Arziki Restaurants are located on both the Main and the Chiromo Campus of the University of Nairobi. Both restaurants are open to members of the public and provide a fine dining experience away from the city centre. We provide a menu with affordable meal variety and have professional staff who bring a special taste to our dishes. On request, the restaurants provide
Consultancy – Workshop on Smart Climate Change the large pool of highly qualified multi-disciplinary personnel of the University of Nairobi to undertake various assignments. UNES also collaborates with other consultancy firms locally and internationally. In addition, the consulting unit has access to the vast resource base of the University of Nairobi and a strong network of individual consultants who are distinguished in their areas of specialisation which include:– Architectural; Business Development; Education; Engineering; Environmental; ICT; Public
Arziki Restaraunt - Main Campus special orders of cakes for various functions tailored to customer specifications. Arziki restaurants also offer outside catering services for corporate functions, weddings, birthdays and cocktails which are done on site or your venue and provide décor, based on your preferences. They are open on weekdays from 7am to 6pm and 7am to 4pm on Saturdays but closed on Sundays. On special request, we offer our services to a client on Sunday.
Chiromo Conference Centre is located on the scenic Chiromo Campus of the University of Nairobi. The environment is ideal UNES bookstore at the University of Nairobi for hosting workshops, seminars, conferences, training and short courses. The facility, considered an architectural treasure with the room having cathedral ceilings and ample lighting from floor to Health and Water Resource Management. ceiling windows that cover two walls, can accommodate 100 guests seated theatre style and up to 50 guests with tables. At Chiromo UNIVERSITY UNESUniversity of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Ltd BOOKSTORE UNES
University Bookstores (formerly the University of Nairobi Bookshop) operate from Nairobi Main Campus, Kisumu Mega City and Mombasa Varsity Plaza. The stores stock Educational, Technical and General Reading Books for Universities, tertiary colleges & Research Institutions; In addition to books, the Bookstores provide a wide array of mobile telephony products and associated services partnering with Safaricom; Computer laptops, associated hardware Chiromo Coference Centre and supplies; M-Pesa services and branded items (umbrellas, shorts, Conference Center, laptops and internet connection are provided sweaters, blazers, ties, mugs, glasses, bags, pen holders and caps). at a reasonable fee on need basis. Due to the popularity of the Other items on sale include; technical equipment and Instruments. facility, we usually request our customers to book and confirm use The Bookstore is a one-stop shop for all our customers. We as early as possible to avoid disappointment. provide bulk supplies to institutions. You can purchase books online by going to the UNES University bookstore website at www.ubookstore.co.ke. UNES Consultancy is the consulting business unit of UNES Income Generating Units: UNES provides financial management UNES and has full-time and associate consultants drawn from to Chiromo Funeral Parlour, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation
16 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 Advertisers announcement
University of Nairobi Enterprises UNES
and Services (UNES) University of Business Units operated and Income Generating Units Managed by Nairobi Enterprises UNES and Services Ltd
Medicine, Dental Plaza, Pathology Laboratories (Clinical Chemistry; Immunology; Hematology and Blood Transfusion), Vet farm Dairy and Animal Hospital in Clinical Studies Department. These units are driven by the Business Advisory Services unit.
Chiromo Funeral Parlour (CFP) is relocated at the ultra modern state-of-the-art facility at the Chiromo Road/Riverside Drive junction. CFP provides professional embalming and storage in contemporary refrigerated cabinets, reconstruction, conditioning and autopsy services. The facility has ample and secure parking, spacious viewing rooms and a chapel to enable CFP’s customers’
Vet farm milking machine all students, farmers and even regional and international visitors.
Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology (DIRM) is located within the second floor at the Kenyatta National Hospital. DIRM has a spacious waiting room, fluoroscopy, three ultrasound, general radiography, cash office, reception, and dark rooms. Itboasts of a wide range of equipment and a number of highly trained and specialised workforce who assist in maintaining regular patient flow, reducing Chiromo Funeral Parlour patient waiting time while offering specialist services (i.e. Plain radiography, Contrast accord hassle free send-off to their loved ones. CFP charges Media Studies and Ultrasonography) to the affordable fees despite adverse operating climate with power and ISO 9001:2008 other inputs costs hitting the roof. CFP has also enhanced the fleet Certified clientele Immunology, of hearses to ensure customers comfortably take their departed ones to their final resting place, come rain or shine. The hearse Haematology and Clinical Chemistry are located service comes with requisite lowering gears and PA systems which in the department of Human Pathology in the School of makes CFP a complete funeral solution provider. Medicine. These Human Pathology Services unit offer a wide range of test relating to blood specimen to both walk-in- Dental Plaza is located on Ralph Bunche Road off Valley Road patients as well as large Corporations and Human Research (Former School of Law). The Dental Plaza is well equipped with Organisations. modern dental equipment and highly qualified staff and enjoys a Small and Large Animal Clinics are situated at the Upper Kabete Campus located along Loresho Road, Off Kapenguria Road. The clinics offer biomedical,pharmaceutical, ambulatory, herd health and community outreach services. The Ambulatory and Herd Health Services are offered to clients within a radius of 30 Km.
Dental Plaza unique niche as a leading dental center. It provides out-patient services in Conservative and Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthedontics and a wide range of diagnostic and chemical services.
Vet farm is located 2 km West of Upper Kabete Campus. It keeps a herd of dairy cattle, a flock of doper sheep, piggery and poultry units; and produces high quality milk. Friesian, Ayrshire, Guernsey and Jersey cows, in-calf heifers and bull calves are kept. In-calf heifers are Diagnostic imaging and radiology reception sold during the yearly sales. The farm also offers practical classes to UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 17 Decentralising UONAA of operations is the best way to Management personalise the alumni relations. The college/school based alumni he University of Nairobi seek to have one person(Alumni officers know their members best Alumni Association Officer) to deal with alumni relations and can easily identify engagement (UONAA) is in the process on a voluntary basis. The one opportunities which are tailored to of decentralising operations appointed will be the UONAA’s their interests. throughT disciplines or college contact person in the college in The UONAA will also promote chapters that will link with the regard to alumni relations. annual events such as Annual Central Alumni Office. All colleges/chapters will hold Alumni Conference, CEOs Alumni The decentralisation is intended Forum and Alumni Open Day to to hasten service delivery to our bring alumni together from all the members, students, alma mater and Decentralisation of disciplines/chapters. other stakeholders. alumni relations is a The Association will help the Each chapter will have its Chairman alumni relations officers from the 10 who will be assisted by 10 alumni trend top universities campuses share the best practices, champions (five from the University are comfortable with streamline operations and maximise and the others from the industry). resources. The Central Alumni Office will in dealing with affinity The school or faculty alumni officers support alumni champions through groups. will help raise the profile of alumni regular training, fund-raising, relations, keeping engagement top communication, marketing and of mind for faculty and staff. events management among other re-unions with UONAA providing The alumni officers will decide which activities. logistical and marketing support. alumni to invite to speak during The UONAA will team up with the There will be annual awards for college forums or alumni events. Chapter Chairpersons in identifying the best alumni chapters in the The holding of quarterly alumni the champion alumni officer to university. officers’ roundtable meetings with coordinate activities for the chapter. The decentralisation of alumni UONAA will boost inter-college The UONAA will meet on quarterly operations will take services closer alumni management. basis with the chapter chairs/ to the members. The University of Decentralisation of alumni relations alumni champions/officers to plan Nairobi has 10 campuses and more is a trend top universities are and coordinate activities that will than 30 faculties, schools, colleges, comfortable with in dealing with take place in the campus each year. centres and institutes. It has over affinity groups. Through the principal/dean of each 130,000 alumni and over 58,000 college/school/faculty, UONAA will students. Therefore decentralisation As the University of Nairobi strives to promote leadership in academic excellence, the alumni association we’ll also strive to match with world-class universities in alumni relations management.
From Left: J.K Kirimania, Newsletter Editor, Prof. Obudho, Vice Chairperson and Johnson Kinyua, UONAA Executive Director during a working Session of the Executive Committee in the newly refurbished UONAA offices at the Kenya Science Campus.
18 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 Alumni Chapter News / Updates
Agriculture Chapter – The Chapter involvement in the development of was officially launched on August 2, the School of Pharmacy. To align its 2012 in a colourful ceremony held at objectives with the UONAA, the Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi. The chief Pharmacy Alumni Chapter was guest was Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, Turkana re-launched on April 29, 2009 in the Central Member of Parliament. Dr. School of Pharmacy Boardroom with Wilson Songa, Secretary of Agriculture Prof. A.N. Guantai, School of Pharmacy, at the Ministry of Agriculture was as the Chairperson. appointed the Chairman to steer the Chapter to greater heights by Chiromo Campus Science Chapter mobilising more members to join on. – The Chapter under the chairmanship of Prof. Paul M. Shiundu, formerly of Medicine Chapter – Dr. Cleopa College of Biological and Physical Mailu, CEO, Nairobi Hospital and Sciences and currently the Deputy Chairman of the Medicine Chapter Vice-Principal, Kenya Polytechnic and has been leading the drive to University College has developed a MBA Chapter – The Chapter enrol more members. On January database of its alumni and opened an was launched on April 13, 2007 at 26, 2012 Dr. Mailu hosted a Cocktail email where they can register. Contact Laico Regency Hotel by Hon. Amos for the Medicine Chapter at Nairobi [email protected] Kimunya (then Minister of Finance) Hospital which was attended by 120 with Eng. Joseph Njoroge, MD/CEO, Doctors. Kudos to Dr. Mailu for his able Arrangements are Kenya Power Ltd appointed as the IDIS Chapter – leadership! underway to form the IDIS Alumni Chairman. The Chapter has organised Chapter. The UONAA is in touch with several forums to bring the members The Chapter the IDIS to facilitate the launch of the Journalism Chapter – together such as AIBUMA Conference was launched in 2006 with Dr. Wambui Chapter. which is organised annually by the Kiai, Director, School of Journalism at School of Business. Eng. Njoroge has the University of Nairobi as the first great vision for the MBA Chapter and DAAD Scholars Chapter (UON) – Chairperson. The Chapter draws key Arrangements are underway to form looks forward to members playing an personalities from the media as its the German DAAD Scholars Alumni active role in enhancing the University members. The purpose of the Chapter Chapter for those UoN Alumni who of Nairobi brand. is to provide the members with an have studied in Germany through opportunity to interact and network DAAD Scholarship. Range Management Chapter - with the best in the industry. The The Chapter was launched on June current Interim Chairman is Mr. Barrack 29, 2006 at Nairobi Safari Club by Diaspora Chapter (USA) – Muluka. Arrangements are underway to form team comprising the Vice Chancellor, a Diaspora Chapter. The UONAA is in Prof. George Makokha and Deputy touch with the Kenyan Embassy in Veterinary Medicine Chapter – Vice Chancellor (A&F). Dr. Robinson The Chapter was officially launched Washington DC, USA to facilitate the Kinuthia Ngugi, Department of on November 1, 2007 by Dr. Noah launch of the Chapter soon. Land Resource Management and Wekesa, EGH, (then Minister of Agricultural Technology, University Science and Technology) at a colourful of Nairobi was appointed the first Note: ceremony held at Laico Regency The UONAA Office is in the process of Chairman. Hotel. Dr. Demesi Mande, Department decentralising the Alumni Affairs to of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi Colleges, Schools/Faculties, Institutes Pharmacy Chapter – The Pharmacy was appointed the first Chairman. Dr. and Centres through Chapters to Alumni Association was formed on Mande has continued to steer the effectively reach out to all our alumni. February 23, 2001 and was registered Chapter to greater heights. The Faculty The UONAA Office will work with the as a society. It was launched on of Veterinary Medicine celebrated their remaining colleges to assist in the August 4, 2001 by the then Vice 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) in establishment and the launching of Chancellor, Prof Francis Gichaga at partnership with Kenya Veterinary the Chapters as well as strengthen the Inter-Continental Hotel, Nairobi. Association at a colourful ceremony existing Chapters. The purpose of the Association held at Safari Park Hotel from 24th – is to promote effective networks 27th April 2012. among members and enhance their
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 19 who are techno savvy. The website will also carry news and events of various Alumni Chapters.
Alumni Life Members Directory – The Alumni Office is in the process of developing a Directory of Life Members (Gold, Silver and Bronze) which will be updated annually to capture new members. If you are not a registered Life Member, please do so to be included as Life Member in our 2012 Directory.
Alumni Gift Shop - The Alumni Office is in the process of setting up an Alumni Gift Shop at Upcoming our New Office at Kenya Science Campus and UNES Bookstore in the Main Campus to sell memorabilia to our alumni. The items to be sold include branded caps, shirts, T-shirts, Eventslapels, badges, cups, ties, umbrellas, Official opening of New UON Alumni Open Day - The blouses, skirts and scarves among Alumni Office at Kenya UONAA will hold an open day at others. The Alumni Gift Shop will KICC to exhibit projects, activities also have such materials as reports, Science Campus of the association and encourage newsletters, books, videos and Due to the growth and expansion of alumni to register with the alumni directories. This will be a one- UONAA, the University has provided Association. All the Chapters will stop-shop for all Alumni. us with a more spacious office exhibit their activities and register at Kenya Science Campus which alumni. Graduates’ Masters Roll will have a Boardroom, Executive Annual Alumni Conference (1956-2012) - The Alumni Office Director’s Office, Operations and – The UONAA will hold the first is in the process of developing a Project Manager’s Office, Resource Annual Alumni Conference in Masters Roll of all the past graduates Centre, Alumni Gift Shop, Alumni February 2013 to discuss among of the University of Nairobi since Relaxation and Outdoor Centre, other things the Role of Alumni in 1956 when it was Royal Technical Spacious Parking and Reception the University’s Advancement. College of East Africa to date. The Centre. The Office which has been first Directory (1956-2012) will be out undergoing renovation will be The Association is by February 2013. The Directory will officially opened soon. This is a Website – setting up an interactive website be available for sale at our Alumni transition office as we embark on which will be launched during the Shop. constructing our ultra-modern official opening of the Alumni Office Alumni Centre at Arboretum Drive at Kenya Science Campus. The new Alumni Centre Fund- next to Chiromo Campus. website http://alumni.uonbi.ac.ke raising Campaign - The will incorporate features such as Association is preparing to launch CEOs Forum - The UONAA will search engines, online application, a mega fund-raising campaign hold the first CEOs forum of alumni online payment systems. This towards the Alumni Centre Project. serving as CEOs/Senior Government strategy will help us to increase our The alumni will be given choices officials later this year. Official alumni membership base. It will also and products on how to participate invitation cards will be sent to the incorporate facebook, twitter and in this project “build by Alumni for guests soon. Linked to target the young alumni Alumni”
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TH UONAAThe 7 Newsletter UONAA Newsletter– September – August2012 2012 21 1 1 Mr. B. M. Waweru, UONAA Executive Committee Secretary (right) congratulating the best student PHOTOduring the 47th graduation ceremony held on August GALLERY 24, 2012. ______
2 The new UONAA offices at Kenya Science Campus, Ngong Road Opposite Nakumatt Junction. ______
3 Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, MP listening to Dr. Wilson A. Songa, Agriculture Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Chairman of UON Alumni Association Agriculture Chapter soon after the launch of the Chapter at Laico Regency Hotel on August 2, 2012. On the left is Barrack Muluka from the University of 2 Nairobi Alumni Association. ______
4 Two former Vice-Chancellors who are Alumni and Faculty members of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Agriculture. Left: Prof. Ratemo Michieka, former VC, JKUAT and right, Prof. S.O. Keya, former VC, Moi University after a consultation meeting on Agriculture Chapter launch at Upper Kabete Campus. ______
5 Mrs Jane Mogaka, Administrator UONAA registering Dr. Wilson Songa, Secretary Agriculture as a Silver Life Member in his Kilimo House office. ______3 6 Prof. Agnes W. Mwang’ombe (Principal, CAVS), UON and Dr. Alice Kaudia Environment Secretary, Ministry
4 PHOTO GALLERY6 5
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of Environment and Natural Resources during the launch of the Agriculture Alumni Chapter at Laico Regency Hotel. ______
7 The unveiling of the Agriculture Alumni Chapter of the University of Nairobi on August 2, 2012 at Laico Regency 9 Hotel, Nairobi. Dr. Wilson A. Songa, the Agriculture Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture was appointed the Chairman of the Chapter. ______
8 Herbert Musoga Deputy Durector for Physical Planning in the, Ministry of Lands being confered PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at the 47th graduation ceremony. ______
9 Children participants during the Heart Run walk at Splash Water World at Carnivore ______
UONAA Newsletter – Septem- Alumni challenge gave birth to module II programmes n 1998 the University of Nairobi conference was held in August 2010. School of Business pioneered The UON Alumni CEOs who module II programmes. This was participated in the conference following the challenge from a included Stephen Isaboke (Regional Igroup of the school’s alumni. Director, Multichoice), Catherine Ngahu (Chairperson, Kenya ICT Between 1996 and 1997 the group Board), Muchiri Wahome (CEO, who included Jimnah Mbaru, Deacons Kenya Limited), Linus Gitahi George Opondo Ooko and Ben (CEO, Nation Media Group), Rita Wairegi came back and challenged Kavashe (CEO, General Motors East the School to train enough Africa) and Richard Lesiyampe (CEO, managers on MBAs. The challenge Kenyatta National Hospital) among gave birth to Module II programme others. which has seen increased Prof. Evans Aosa The School has also recently production of MBAs to meet the launched three programmes; needs of the industry. Since then But the School’s transformation MSc (Human Resource the student population at the School and growth has not come without Management), MSc (Marketing) of Business, both undergraduate challenges as demand has and MSc(Entrepreneurship and and post-graduate has grown from a outstripped supply. The School Innovations) starting in September paltry 1,200 in 1998 to over 15,000. requires state-of-the-art facilities 2012. to meet the growing demand for New Opportunities Executive Management Programmes Training for the This growth has necessitated the similar to Havard or Stanford continent launch of new programmes – Universities. The Government of Liberia has B.Com, MBA, MSc (Finance) and The alumni looking for executive chosen the School of Business as a PhD in Business Administration. education will benefit from a special partner of choice in Africa because The campuses have expanded from Executive Development Programme of the Web Matrix Ranking which Lower Kabete Campus to Nairobi, to be rolled out by the School. The placed UoN ahead of the pack in Kisumu and Mombasa Campuses. programme will cover areas such as quality education and affordability. According to Associate Dean, leadership, change management, This has led to the Government Graduate School of Business, Prof governance, financial management, of Liberia sponsoring 33 senior Evans Aosa, the School has reached talent management, supply chain government officials for MBA who the optimal level and there is management and devolution are due for graduation in December need to break new grounds by among others. this year. The Office of the President offering Executive Development of Liberia has also invited the School nternational inks Programmes which is a new vector I L of Business staff led by Prof Aosa Disclosing the development, Prof for growing revenue and meeting to train Permanent Secretaries in Aosa said the alumni need to the industry’s needs for continuous Monrovia, Liberia. upgrading the skills of the workforce. undertake refresher courses to remain competitive and relevant The School of Business in in the ever changing job partnership with the College of market. Agriculture and Veterinary Studies He saluted the alumni has won a multi-million tender for giving support to the from the African Green Revolution School citing the hosting Alliance (AGRA) headed by Dr Kofi of the African International Annan to undertake management Business and Management capacity training for seed (AIBUMA) conference for the production project in 16 African last three years as a good countries. example. The first AIBUMA
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having trained the highest number have also been contributing ideas of professionals who continue to through various forums. serve the country in virtually all the Conferences key sectors of the economy. This In July this year, Kenya Power was has made the UoN a unique brand one of the main sponsors of the which leads in the market and there 3rd African International Business is need to sustain and enhance it. He and Management (AIBUMA 2012) cites the 2012 Web Ranking of World Conference held at Kenyatta Universities where the UoN was International Conference Centre position 14 in Africa and position (KICC) between July 12 and 13. one in performance contracting in 2010/2011 with excellent rating. The AIBUMA conference aimed at providing a forum for Unique and trusted brand disciplinary and interdisciplinary As a CEO Eng. Njoroge confesses communications, where researchers that when candidates go for job (in Social and Natural Sciences, as interview those from the University well as in Engineering), intellectuals, of Nairobi stand a good chance since policy/decision makers and Eng. Joseph Njoroge their brand is unique and trusted by Consultants shared the results of employers. Eng. Njoroge adds that their research, studies and thoughts, his Chapter has been leading the with regards to societies and private/ he University of Nairobi drive to ensure the MBA curriculum public organisations. The annual Alumni Association MBA is relevant to the requirements and event is organised and hosted by Chapter is tasked with more so the UoN continue to be the School of Business. It seeks to creating a network between responsive to the market needs. showcase research as well as provide theT industry and the university. The The MBA Chapter has also been a forum for collaboration and fusion Chapter is composed of graduates of spearheading efforts to ensure with business leadership practice Masters of Business Administration, the UoN focuses more on creating and plug into the global business many of them holding executive experts in all fields noting that thinking by engaging in activities positions in the industry. According the recent developments like the that elevate her visibility in the to the Chapter chairman, Eng. discovery of oil in Turkana present global arena. Joseph Njoroge who is also the new opportunities for specialists. Kenya Power Managing Director/ This year’s conference theme was The MBA Chapter currently has 60 Chief Executive Officer, the body has ‘Embracing the Changing Face and members but they are aiming to been soliciting for support- both Pace of Business and Management’. recruit over 1,000 in the next two financial and moral- to help the Eng. Njoroge reveals that he is years. The Chairman points out UONAA realise its vision and mission. leading efforts to link the UONAA that his Chapter has been raising with other alumni groups from Njoroge points out that the resources by encouraging the across the world like Harvard in a bid University of Nairobi (UoN) has a alumni to register for Gold, Silver and to share ideas and learn from each proud record of academic excellence Bronze membership categories. They other.
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 25 Advertisers announcement UNPACKING HATE SPEECH Paper by Milly Odongo (Advocate) Also known as Milly Lwanga, A Commissioner at the National Cohesion and Integration Commission Introductory Remarks clear and specific about the right or freedom to be Unlike in the instances of most limited and the nature and extent of the limitation; internationally recognized offences, there is and no universally agreed definition of what the (c) Shall not limit the right or fundamental term hate speech means. As a result what freedom so far as to derogate from its core or one will find is that different countries have National Cohesion and essential content. banned expressions that can be included in Integration Commission Mandate (3) The State or a person seeking to justify this general concept, in varying degrees. a particular limitation shall demonstrate to Hate speech, however it is defined generally the court, tribunal or other authority that the The National Cohesion and Integration refers to words of incitement and hatred requirements of this Article have been satisfied. Commission (NCIC) was established against individuals based on certain group …… characteristics they share. It includes speech in 2009. The Commission’s mandate is The main provision guiding the exercise of that advocates or encourages violent acts to facilitate and promote equality of the freedom of expression is Articles 33. It against a specific group, and creates a opportunity, good relations, harmony is important to note that the Constitution climate of hate or prejudice, which may in expressly excludes hate speech within the and peaceful co-existence among turn foster the commission of hate crimes. Article making provision for freedom of persons of different ethnic, racial and The identification of expressions that could expression. be qualified as “hate speech” can be religious communities in Kenya and Legislative framework (defining what difficult because this kind of speech does advising the Government thereof. constitutes hate speech and is thus excluded not necessarily manifest itself through the from constitutional guarantees) direct expression of hatred or of emotions. It Hate speech is specifically mentioned in the The Commission is working to realise can also be concealed in statements which Penal Code, the NCI Act and the Media Act. its statutory mandate by focusing at first glance may seem to be rational or normal. It often entails interethnic hostility. on five interrelated key result areas The Penal Code namely: The Penal Code prohibits incitement to The Constitution (guaranteeing the violence. Section 77(1) provides; protection of rights) “Any person who does or attempts to do, or •Increased knowledge and The Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees makes any preparation to do, or conspires transformational practice on national fundamental rights including the freedom with any person to do any act with a subversive of expression. Freedom of expression is, reconciliation, cohesion and integration; intention, or utters any words with a subversive however, not absolute, and can be limited •Elimination of all forms of intention, is guilty of an offence and is liable to when exercised in a manner that violates the discrimination based on ethnic, racial, imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven rights of others. years” religious and social origin in Kenya; This important guarantee to protection Subversion is defined under section 77 (3) to •Strengthening good governance of rights and instances where limitation include; is allowed is clearly spelt out in the and implementation of the new (a) supporting, propagating, or advocating Constitution. Article 24. provides that a constitution through emphasis on (1) any act or thing prejudicial to public order, right or fundamental freedom in the Bill of equitable access to public resources; the security of Kenya or the administration of Rights shall not be limited except by law, and justice. •Promoting research and monitoring then only to the extent that the limitation is (b) incitement to violence and or other of the status and trends of national reasonable and justifiable in an open and disorder or crime, or counseling defiance of or peace and stability and advising the democratic society based on human dignity, disobedience to the law or lawful authority. equality and freedom, taking into account relevant state agencies; (c) supporting or intending to support persons all relevant factors, including–– •Facilitating operationalization of laws, who have acted in a manner prejudicial to policies, and practices that counter (a) The nature of the right or fundamental public order or disobedience to the law or freedom; public order. ethnic, racial and religious tensions; (b) The importance of the purpose of the and (d) indicating support, connection or limitation; association or affiliation with any unlawful •Organizational growth and (c) The nature and extent of the limitation; society, other expressly or by implication. development. (d) The need to ensure that the enjoyment (e) acts intended or calculated to promote of rights and fundamental freedoms by any feelings of hatred or enmity between different individual does not prejudice the rights and races or communities in Kenya. (Criticisms and The Commission’s mandate and key fundamental freedoms of others; and results are realised through four core comments made in good faith or intended (e) The relation between the limitation and its to remove any causes of hatred between committees and programmes: purpose and whether there are less restrictive communities are excluded from the subversion
means to achieve the purpose. definition). Despite clause (1), a provision in 1.Civic Education and Advocacy (2) (f) acts intended to bring into hatred or legislation limiting a right or fundamental contempt or to excite disaffection against any 2.Enforcement, Complaints, and Legal freedom— 3.Finance and Administration public officer, or any class of public officers, in (a) In the case of a provision enacted or the execution of their duties. 4.Research, Policy and Planning amended on or after the effective date, is not valid unless the legislation specifically expresses Section 96 of the Penal Code addresses the intention to limit that right or fundamental threatening breach of peace or violence and freedom, and the nature and extent of the states that; limitation; “ Any person, who without lawful excuse, the (b) shall not be construed as limiting the right burden of proof whereof shall lie upon him, or fundamental freedom unless the provision is
26 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 Advertiser’s Announcement
Advertisers announcement utters, prints or publishes any words, or does The Media Act, 2007 of people, not an individual. Stirring up hatred any act or thing, indicating or implying that According to the Media Act No. 3 of 2007, against also implies that utterances should be it is or might be desirable to do, or omit to Second Schedule to the Act, titled “Code made public to a certain minimum level or do, any act the doing or omission of which is of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism in shared with a minimum of audience. calculated; Kenya”, Regulation 25 provides that; (a) to bring death or physical injury to any “quoting persons making derogatory remarks Under Section 62 (1) of the NCI Act the person or to any class, community or body of based on ethnicity, race, creed, colour and important elements are: persons; or sex shall be avoided. Racist or negative ethnic Intention: Section 62 clearly indicates that the (b) to lead to the damage or destruction of terms should be avoided. Careful account person has to have the intention. Likelihood any property; or should be taken of the possible effect upon the of effect is, unlike in section 13, not included. (c) to prevent or defeat by violence or by other ethnic or racial group concerned, and on the The intention of the person can be construed unlawful means the execution or enforcement population as a whole, and of the changes in from the context, circumstances, environment of any written law or to lead to defiance or public attitudes as to what is and what is not and audience. disobedience of any such law, or of any lawful acceptable when using such terms”. Envisioned effect: incite feelings of contempt, authority, is guilty of an offence and is liable hatred, hostility, violence or discrimination to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five against a person or a group. The target can years.” Constituting the Hate Elements for thus be both an individual and a group. The Purposes of Prosecution basis for these feelings should be grounded in The National Cohesion and Integration Act, Although the provisions in the Penal Code ethnicity (as defined in the NCI Act) or race. 2008 have been in the Kenyan laws for longer and The constituting elements of the crime defined When defining hate speech, there are two hate speech as a specific offence affecting under Section 62 (2) are: sections of the NCI Act that are relevant; the right to individuals and groups to full Actor: a newspaper, radio station or media Section 13 and Section 62. These two sections realization of their human rights, has been an enterprise. It does not concern any person. form the basis for prosecuting hate speech in issue since the Kenya National Commission Kenya. for Human Rights produced its Report in 2005 on political incitements in the build up to the Admissibility Rule; Relevance And Credibility Section 13 2005 Constitutional referendum. Specific Of Evidence When Prosecuting Hate Speech Section 13 (1) of the National Cohesion and prosecution of hate speech recognized as a Integration Act 2008 states that a person who; crime that can lead to serious international Pertinent aspects of concern must be borne “(a) uses threatening, abusive or insulting crimes such as genocide, has only been found in mind when preparing a case for successful words or behaviour, or displays any written in the Kenyan laws with the coming into force prosecution of hate speech. These in summary material. of the NCI Act. include: - (b) Publishes or distributes written material; In analyzing the constituting elements of the (c) presents or directs the public performance crime as defined under Section 13 of the NCI 1. Oral or direct evidence- Section 62 of the of a play; Act, we find that emphasis must be had to: Evidence Act (d) distributes, shows or plays, a recording of Wrong Doer: Actor: ‘Any person’ may be an 2. Documentary evidence- Section visual images; or individual human being or a juristic person 64,65,66,67,68 and 69 of the Evidence Act (e) provides, produces or directs a can be guilty of hate speech. Section 106A of the Evidence Act provides programme; Offending Act: Utterances. There has to that “the contents of electronic records may be Which is threatening, abusive or insulting be an utterance or spoken word. The words proved in accordance with the provisions of or involves the use of threatening, abusive may also be written in a book, a newspaper, section 106B”. or insulting words or behaviour commits an a pamphlet, a brochure, or expressed in a 3. Confessions- Section 25 A (2) offence if such person intends thereby to stir public performance. The spoken word must be 4. Plea-bargaining -Section 138 A Of the up ethnic hatred, or having regard to all the capable of being understood by the audience criminal procedure code. circumstances, ethnic hatred is likely to be as stirring hatred directed at a particular stirred up. section of the population. Publication entails Concluding Remarks (2) Any person who commits an offence the actual printing of the material containing There are certain important considerations under this section shall be liable to a fine hate speech as well as physical handing out that one need check off when determining that not exceeding one million shillings or to of the material to the public or sections of the hate speech has been uttered. These include; imprisonment for a term not exceeding three population. 1)The Context: The context in which the years or both. Character of the utterances: the words, statement is made is important, for example, (3) In this section, ‘ethnic hatred” means publication or form of expression has to be or a statement provoking resentment against hatred against a group of persons defined by involve threatening, abusive or insulting words members of an ethnic group would have a reference to colour, race, nationality (including or behavior. heightened impact in a politically charged, citizenship) or ethnic or national origins.” Intent or likelihood: Not all abuses and insults and ethnically polarized environment. are hate speech. Words only become hate 2)Ripple effect: The statement should be Section 62 speech if the intention of the maker of the such that it can cause a ripple or discomfiture Section 62 (1) of the NCI Act provides that; statement is to stir up hatred. The intention of among members of a targeted group. “ (1) Any person who utters words intended to the person can be construed from the context, 3)Fear: The statement should be capable of incite feelings of contempt, hatred, hostility, circumstances, environment and audience. spreading feelings of fear or loathing across violence or discrimination against any person, When the maker of the statement did not an entire community. group or community on the basis of ethnicity have the intention to stir up ethnic hatred, but 4)Possible retaliation: It should be statement or race, commits an offence and shall be having regard of the circumstances, it is likely that can create tides of retaliation and counter liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding that ethnic hatred is stirred up, then the person retaliation. one million shillings, or to imprisonment for a in question still committed a crime under 5)Violence: it must be speech that advocates term not exceeding five years, or both.” section 13. or encourages violent acts or crimes of hate. Section 62 (2) of the NCI Act provides: 6)Hostility: It must be a statement that creates (2) A newspaper, radio station or media Envisioned or likely effect: it concerns hatred a climate of hate or prejudice, which may lead enterprise that publishes the utterances against a group of persons on the basis of to the commission of other crimes referred to in subsection (1) commits an colour, race, nationality (including citizenship), 7)Impact: hate speech carries far more weight offence and shall be liable on conviction to a ethnicity or national origin. Section 13 refers than other criminal acts fine not exceeding one million shillings. to “stirring up” and thus does not require that ethnic hatred took place. The target is a group
UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 27 Tribute to the late Prof. Saitoti
he University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) sends a message of condolence to the family and Prof. George Saitoti launching the Alumni Association on February 5, 2005 at the friendsT of the late Prof George Saitoti University of Nairobi. Minister for Provincial Administration and Internal Security. Prof Saitoti mater so that it takes its rightful 1977 and Head of the Mathematics died in a plane crash in Ngong forest place as a centre for Socio- Department between 1978 and on June 10, 2012. economic acceleration of Kenya’s 1983. development”, he adviced. In the 12 years he worked at the Prof. Saitoti has been associated University of Nairobi, Prof Saitoti with the UONAA from its inception. In his death, Kenya has lost an published widely in his area of In February 2005, Prof Saitoti, then academic, political leader and a specialisation – Algebraic Topology Minister for Education was the Chief scholar. The late Kajiado North – and supervised many students. Guest during the official launch of Member of Parliament has had an In 1976, he was one of the pioneer UONAA. illustrious and checkered career founders of the Africa Mathematical During the launch, Prof. Saitoti having served both in public and reminded Kenyans that the best and private sectors for most of his life. renowned Universities worldwide Born in 1945, he went to Ololua “There comes a have strong and vibrant Alumni Primary School before proceeding time when the Associations and there was no to Mang’u High School for his reason why this country should be secondary education. In 1963, he nation is more an exception. joined Brandeis University in the United States of America from important than Noting that parents and guardians where he obtained a Bachelors and the wider community sacrificed Degree in Mathematics and an individual.” to see the Alumni through their Economics. He later moved to education, the Minister told the the United Kingdom (UK) where Union, an organization dedicated Alumni that it was time for them he acquired a Masters of Science to the promotion of the study of to give back a little to their mother degree in Mathematics from the Mathematics in Africa. He served institution. University of Sussex, Brighton. as the Vice -President of the He challenged the Kenyan organization till 1979. Prof Saitoti is Universities to strengthen their Algebraic Topology also the author of ‘The Challenges Alumni Associations by offering He enrolled for his Doctoral studies of Economic and Institutional them a chance to be involved at the University of Warwick Reforms in Africa: Contemporary in corporate governance and from where he acquired a PhD in Perspectives on Developing development of the institutions. Mathematics in 1972.Prof Saitoti Societies’ (2002). “The greatest challenge here is returned to Kenya in 1972 and Outside academia, Prof to realize that people are human commenced an illustrious career Saitoti received several public capital that should not be wasted as a mathematics lecturer at the appointments in recognition of or ignored. The Alumni on their University of Nairobi rising to the his growing public and intellectual part must support their alma position of Associate Professor in leadership.
28 UONAA Newsletter – September 2012 He served as Chairman of Mumias as Member of Parliament and Minister for Education and finally, Sugar Company and the Kenya appointed Minister for Finance. He Minister of State for Provincial Commercial Bank. Between 1974 was elected as the MP for Kajiado Administration and Internal Security. and 1978, he represented Kenya North Constituency in 1988 where As a public servant, the late Prof in the East African Legislative he served till his death. In his Saitoti leaves a legacy of hard work Assembly . political career, he served in various and decisiveness in the discharge of positions including being Minister duty. He will be remembered for his Parliament for Finance, Kenya’s longest serving often quoted statement that: “There Prof Saitoti made his debut to Vice-President, Minister for National comes a time when the nation is the Kenya National Assembly in Planning and Development, more important than an individual.” 1983 when he was nominated
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o.ke nitakuwepo www.brandkenya.go.ke www.brandkenya.g Alumnus leads Kenya’s London marketing drive
Martin Oduor-Otieno, the country that establishes KenGen Chief Executive Kenya’s uniqueness in the Eddy Njoroge, Dr. Joseph global arena. Wanjui, Chancellor UoN, Mrs Athletics, culture, tourism, Kimonye and Vision 2030 horticulture, development CEO Kibati Mugo. in ICT, telecommunications, The Brand Kenya is tasked education and our heritage with identifying and refining can contribute generously the key attributes in Kenya, towards improving the that contribute positively to country’s attractiveness the image and reputation of to holiday makers, nature the nation. conservationists, artists, Mrs. Mary Kimonye, CEO, Brand Kenya at the Kenya Olympic Its goal is to enhance these investors and other nationals House in London. characteristics and create an who would like to make Kenya authentic, credible brand for their home. rand Kenya Chief Executive Officer Mary Kimonye led Kenyan sportsmen and women in marketing the country as a top tourism destination during the London BOlympic Games held in August this year. Mrs Kimonye, an alumnus of the University of Nairobi led the athletes in using Kenya’s sporting heritage to showcase available economic opportunities to investors. The exhibition dubbed Kenya House, was opened by President Mwai Kibaki. Speaking in East London near the Olympic Park, President Kibaki said Kenya House was showcasing the various investment, trade and tourism opportunities available to investors and visitors in the new, transformed Kenya.
The exhibition was intended to provide a platform where top officials from Kenya’s public and private sector would brief potential foreign investors as well as Kenyans in diaspora on trade, tourism and investment opportunities in the country. The exhibition was organised jointly by Brand Kenya and Kenya Commercial Bank and had various themes among them the Export Day, Tourism Day, Culture and Sports. Chief executives The exhibition featured top chief executives in the public and private sector including Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Information and Communication, Roads, Environment, Planning as well as Youth and Sports. It also featured corporate and civil service chiefs including Kenya Commercial Bank Chief Executive
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Our Alumni Association is the richest in Kenya - Julius Kipng’etich
Before Joining KWS, Kipng’etich was the Managing Director, Investment Promotion Council (now Kenya Investment Authority). His tenure at the KWS has seen him transform the parastatal into a serious business outfit. In a bid to ensure World Class Parks, he has greatly improved the management of the parks, while giving conservation a strong scientific approach. All these measures have resulted in safer and more pleasurable experiences within Kenya’s wildlife protected areas.
A Starehe Boys’ Alumni, Kipng’etich has over 17 years experience in Business Process Re-engineering and Change Management. He Julius Kipng’etich was Director of the Student Welfare Authority, University of Nairobi, where he also lectured in the Department of Management Science. he University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UNOAA) boasts of the richest membership in the country who are helping develop facilities at theT institution as well as mentoring students among other activities. Kenya Wildlife Service Director, Julius Kipng’etich, an alumnus reveals that one feels proud and satisfied when he or she either mentors a student or helps improve facilities at his or her former school. Kipng’etich who joined KWS as Director in 2005 notes that the alumni are a valuable resource which, the university must fully exploit for the benefit of all Kenyans
The KWS boss is proud to be associated with the University of Nairobi and is looking forward to the institution coming up with more projects for his organization to offer a helping hand. He notes that it is time the university came up with a structured engagement between it, alumni and the private sector to foster growth at the institution. Kipng’etich says KWS is ready to offer more students from the university internship to mould them to fit in the competitive job market. He hails the University for recognizing and appreciating its alumni citing the putting up of the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies in honour of the late Nobel laureate, Prof Wangari Maathai. “Let us do more for the University than it did it for us”
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