Category: FAU and IGAD News

New Partnership Brings BRCA Cancer Genetic Testing Closer to Patients in Kenya’s Public Health System

The University of Nairobi's KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), in partnership with Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), has been awarded a research grant by AstraZeneca to undertake a three-year BRCA1/2 cancer…

IUIU Rector Calls for Charity, Good Parenting and Unity During Eid Al-Adha Celebrations Mbale, Uganda

The Rector of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Assoc. prof. Ismail Simbwa Gyagenda, has called upon Muslims to uphold the values of charity, responsible parenting, education, and unity as…

IUIU Hosts Annual Legal Empowerment Summit 2026 to Promote Access to Justice

The Islamic University in Uganda successfully hosted the Annual Legal Empowerment Summit 2026, organised by Noble Education Law & Research Hub under the theme “Empowering Communities Through Legal Awareness in Estate…

Kenya Science Translation Hub Inaugurates Multi-Stakeholder Committee to Drive Research Impact and Policy Translation

The University of Nairobi made history on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 by strengthening the link between research and societal impact following the inauguration of a multi-stakeholder committee under the Division of…

Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Kohkher Urges Universities to Embrace Innovation at 34th IUIU Graduation Ceremony

H.E. Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Kohkher, Assistant Secretary-General for Science and Technology, represented the OIC Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, at the 34th Graduation Ceremony of the Islamic University in…

Unisa and the African Union reaffirm strategic partnership

Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, in conversation with H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission The university recently reaffirmed its strategic partnership with the…

UoN Convocation is 4504 Stronger as UoN celebrates its 74th Graduation

The University of Nairobi on Thursday, 11th December, 2025 held the 74th Graduation Ceremony that saw 4,504 degrees and Diplomas conferred. 48 PhDs, 905 Masters, 3416 Bachelors, 16 post-graduate diplomas, 14 fellowships…