On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) of the Research,
Innovation, and Enterprise (RIE) Division joined other key stakeholders at a forum to discuss the status
of counterfeiting in Nairobi City County and strategies for strengthening the multiagency approach to
curbing this form of illicit trade.
The IPMO office, led by Director Prof. Maina Wagacha, Eng. John Maina and Ms. Cherry Tay visited the Mazaao group of companies at the Agitech Seedlings Company in Embu on 15th November 2025, to explore partnerships for the training, research, and commercialization of agricultural innovations.
The National Research Fund (NRF) Research Festival 2025, running from 18th to 22nd August 2025, has brought together some of the most dynamic minds and transformative innovations from across Kenya and beyond. This year’s festival, anchored on the theme “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, empowering Communities through Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation”, highlights the critical role of research in shaping sustainable solutions for society.
The meeting focused on exploring collaboration opportunities between the University of Nairobi
and Israeli institutions, particularly Hebrew University, in science, technology, innovation, and
healthcare, including AI and digital health solutions. Discussions emphasized the importance of
balanced staff and student exchanges, community engagement, and addressing challenges in
technology commercialization and sustainable partnerships. Participants highlighted existing
Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang on 6th June 2025 visited the University of Nairobi for a public lecture in his two day tour in Kenya.
Kenya is strategically at a position of leadership in Intellectual Property.
The event brought together a diverse group of Speakers, Panelists, and distinguished guests. It served as a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas, facilitate meaningful discussions, and promote collaboration in the field of social entrepreneurship and Innovation.
THEME: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF INNOVATION
Prof Mary Kinoti Director Innovation & Intellectual Property Management Office at the Centre and John Orindi Director corporate affairs far left pose for a photo with students who participated in the UNI: INNOVATORS startups in residence program demo and showcase day at iHub Nairobi on Thursday, Octobe
“We need to urgently adopt an Innovation Culture”
This was the message that was echoed during the official opening ceremony of the Nairobi Innovation Week 2023. The ceremony that was marked was pomp and color at the University’s Taifa Hall on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu.
Prof Mary Kinoti representing Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Enterprise together with the Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Kiama and Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Professor Julius Ogengo during the first of its kind, the University of Nairobi students Recognition Award Ceremony which celebrate outstanding achievements of students in various categories held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the historic Taifa Hall.
