The University of Nairobi (UoN), established in 1956, established in 1956, is Kenya’s oldest and most prestigious university, renowned for academic excellence and research leadership in Africa. It operates multiple campuses across Nairobi and beyond, offering diverse programs through its six specialized colleges, including humanities, sciences, health sciences, engineering, and agriculture.
With over 80,000 students and a vibrant international community, UoN excels in research and innovation, collaborating globally on projects that address health, technology, climate change, and more. It boasts many celebrated alumni who have shaped Kenya’s history and global influence—among them Nobel laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai, former President Mwai Kibaki, current President William Ruto, and literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
UoN also actively engages in community service, fostering socio-economic development and innovation in Kenya and beyond.
Strengthening Agroforestry Through Research and Regional Expertise
UoN contributes its expertise in agricultural sciences and research to support the development of context-specific agroforestry systems in Kenya and beyond. As an associated partner in the Kenya Living Lab, it provides critical insights for field-level data collection, local agroecological analysis, and capacity-building. Working alongside research partners, the university helps co-design agroforestry interventions that are locally grounded and inclusive, strengthening the knowledge base for sustainable land use and rural development.
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