UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI AnnualReport 2012 OUR VISION A world-class university committed to scholarly excellence. OUR MISSION To provide quality university education and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through the creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilization of knowledge. OUR CORE VALUES • freedom of thought and expression; • innovativeness and creativity; • good governance and integrity; • team spirit and teamwork; • professionalism; • quality customer service; • responsible citizenship; • national cohesion and inclusiveness. AnnualReport 2012 University of Nairobi Factfile 2012 Student Population 62,000 PhD 65 Masters 22 Bachelors 69 Diplomas 27 Certificates 24 Staff 6,000 Alumni 146,000 CONTENTS Foreword 01 Vice-Chancellor’s Message 02 Chancellor and Top Management 03 Deans and Directors 04 1. Central Administration 06 2. College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences 24 3. College of Architecture and Engineering 33 4. College of Biological and Physical Sciences 40 5. College of Education and External Studies 50 6. Selected 2012 Pictorial 53 7. College of Health Sciences 56 8. College of Humanities and Social Sciences 68 10. Financial Statement 89 iv UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ISO 9001:2008 certified ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Foreword The 2012 University of Nairobi Annual Report captures the main activities of academic departments and administrative units of last year. The Report outlines programmes on offer, admission statistics, graduation statistics, research links and collaboration, papers presented at international meetings, publications, corporate social responsibility activities and the financial statement. Through the activities, the University accounts for itself within its stated mandate of Research, Teaching, Consultancy and Corporate Social Responsibility to its stakeholders. The Report also highlights the ICT infrastructural position of the University as well as the financial status of the august institution – which have enabled the University to carry out its activities and live up to its motto “Unitate et labore”. The centre spread contains selected images of important corporate activities of last year. We hope that the Annual Report 2012 highlights interests for our stakeholders. We appreciate your feedback. Published By Office of the Vice-Chancellor Public Relations Department University of Nairobi P.O. Box 30197 - 00100 Nairobi Tel: 020 - 020-318262 Ext 28263 Telefax: 020 2246369 Email: [email protected] www.uonbi.ac.ke Copyright University of Nairobi, 2013 All rights reserved Editorial Team Charles E. Sikulu Njeri Muhoro Mariam Maina 1 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ISO 9001:2008 certified ANNUAL REPORT 2012 Vice-Chancellor's Message Prof. George A.O. Magoha Vice-Chancellor his Report reflects the University’s lead a state of good health, this is the requirement in promoting excellence in research, for level grade 1 state corporations. Again, the Tintellectual discourse, physical Report is a test of the energy and synergy that infrastructure development, publication, was demonstrated throughout the year and a international links and collaboration. The reawakening of strengthening the governance Report dovetails into the commitments made by structure within the University. the University in its Strategic Plan, Performance The sterling performance of the University Contract and its mandate to participate in has been made possible by the loyalty and the discovery, transmission, preservation commitment of staff; it is they who were critical and utilisation of knowledge in the midst of in enabling the University to discharge its economic and political upheavals which in turn mandate, and they deserve commendation. It is have an impact on recurrent funding. important that we look back at what was a busy As a leading institution of higher education, year with activities that display a commitment to the University offered quality education and the core values of team spirit and team work. training, meeting the need, aspirations and This spirit is critical for making our institution an demands of the citizenry. This is evident from attractive destination for intellectual discourse. the new programmes offered in the units; Indeed, the support from our stakeholders grew programmes which remained critical in such that mentoring from some of the best attaining Kenya Vision 2030. We believe that scholars in the world was experienced. internalising our brand was realised in 2012, and look forward to when our efforts to train As you read the report, we wish to request you academic and technical staff in writing winning to provide feedback not only on the issues grant proposals raises the visibility of our raised, but also on other issues that you would research capacity and portfolio. like us to cover. This is important in helping us to improve on delivery of services, goods and The Report also details the University’s financial products to our stakeholders and to maintain performance during the year, indicating that with corporate communication in an improved prudent management, the University remains in structure. 2 UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ISO 9001:2008 certified ANNUAL REPORT 2012 University of Nairobi CHANCELLOR AND OTHER PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Prof. George A.O. Magoha Dr. Idle Omar Farah Vice-Chancellor Chairman, University Council Dr. Joseph B. Wanjui Chancellor Prof. Henry W. Mutoro Prof. Peter M.F. Mbithi Deputy Vice-Chancellor Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs (Ag) Administration & Finance Prof.Isaac M. Mbeche Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Affairs Prof. Lucy W. Irungu Prof. Bernard N.K. Njoroge Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Principal, CAE Production and Extention Prof. Agnes W. Mwangombe Principal, CAVS Prof. Bernard Aduda Principal, CBPS Prof. Isaac O. Jumba Prof. Isaac Kibwage Principal, CEES (Ag) Principal, CHS Prof. Enos H.Njeru Prof. Horace Ochanda Prof. Peter K’Obonyo Principal, CHSS Deputy Principal, Kenya Science (Ag) Deputy Principal, CHSS 33 DEANS & DIRECTORS Prof. S. I. Shibairo Prof. C. Mulei Prof. S. Kiama, Director, Dr. T. Anyamba, Dean, Faculty of Dean, Faculty of Wangari Maathai Institute Dean, School of the Built Environment Agriculture Veterinary Medicine Dr. W. Onyango Prof. P. Odira D. M. Maina Prof. L. Njenga Director, School of the Arts & Dean, School of Engineering Director,Institute of Dean, School of Physical Sciences Design Nuclear Science & Technology (Ag.) Prof. W. Okello Prof. J. Ochanda Dr. J. Were Dr. E.M.W Akunda Director, School of Coordinator, Centre for Director, School of Director, School of Biological Computing & Informatics Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Mathematics Sciences Prof. S. Gunga Dr. H. Kidombo Mr. J. Odumbe Prof. C.O.A. Omwandho Dean, School of Education Dean, School of Continuing Coordinator, Open and Dean, School of Medicine & Distance Education (Ag.) Distance Learning Center Prof. A.Guantai Dr. D. Ongore, Director, Prof. L. Gicheca Dr. G.M. Omoni Prof. W. Mwanda Dean, School of Pharmacy School of Public Health Dean, School of Dental Sciences Director, School of Nursing Director, UNITID Sciences (Ag.) 4 DEANS & DIRECTORS Prof. P. Chitere S. Nzuve Prof. P. Kameri-Mbote Prof. J. Mariara, Dean, Faculty of Arts Dean, School of Business Dean, School of Law Director, School of Economics Dr. W. Kiai, Director, Prof. W. Mitulla, Prof. I. Nyamongo Prof. M. Nzomo Dr. O.L. Ikamari, School of Journalism and Director, Institute for Director, Institute of Anthropology, Director, Institute of Diplomacy Director, Population Studies Mass Communication Development Studies Gender and African Studies International Studies Research Institute Prof. C. Okidi Prof. G. Muriuki Prof. J.Midiwo, Prof. E. Mutitu, Prof. J. W. Mwangi Coordinator, Centre for Special Students Advisor Director, Board of Common Director, Board of Cordinator, Intellectual Advanced Studies in Undergraduate Courses Postgraduate Studies Property Office Environmental Law & Policy Prof. S. Mitema Mr. I. Otieno Mr. M. Karue Mr. B. M. Waweru Dr. D. M. Bulinda Director, Centre for International Director, Information, Finance Officer Academic Registrar (Ag) Registrar, Administration (Ag) Programmes and Linkages Communication & Technology Center Mr. W. J. Asilla Ms. M. Lugonzo Mrs. B. Wanjala Dr.(Fr) D. Wamugunda Mr. R. Lugwe Dr. S. Ochiel Planning Registrar (Ag) Registrar, Student Affairs Registrar, Research, Production Dean of Students. Director, Students Welfare Chief Medical Officer (Ag) and Extention (Ag) Authority 5 University of Nairobi 1.00 Central Administration Academic Division The Academic Division undertakes the following functions: preparation of syllabus and regulations, co-ordination of examinations, undergraduate student’s admissions, academic staff development, management of student records. The Academic Division is made up of the following sections: Academic Registrar’s Office; Examination Office; Admissions Office; Deans/Senate Secretariat. Admissions In 2012, 4,447 students were admitted to the University of Nairobi. The first years reported on 3rd September 2012 and orientation and academic learning commenced. Examinations In 2012, the Examination Center processed 11,885 examinations. Within this period, the Center completed 29 examination disciplinary/appeal cases and communicated the results to the affected students within an average of 8 days from the date of the Senate recommendation. Graduation In 2012, the University graduated the following numbers: Bachelor Degree Awards 7288 Diploma Awards 2472 Masters Degree Awards