Three engineering student teams from the University of Nairobi have secured direct entry into Jacob’s Ladder Africa’s GreenLabs Incubator after standout performances at student-led Green Tech Conference 4.0.
Innovation and commercialisation are no longer peripheral activities, but the bedrock of the University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Jesang Hutchinson, made these remarks on March 25, 2026, during the Research and Innovation Week (RIW) 2025 Innovators’ Award Ceremony organised by the Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Division.
The University of Nairobi is actively seeking to strengthen ties with strategic industry partners in its approach to creativity and commercialization. Professor Maina Wagacha, Director of Innovation and Intellectual Property Management, noted that while the University was traditionally viewed as an isolated Ivory Tower, it is proactively reaching out to industry leaders to ensure innovation becomes a permanent part of its culture and focus. Prof.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been recognised for sustaining the bold commitment to redefining higher education. In a special "Member Recognition" feature, by the Network of Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (NEIL), the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, was celebrated for the institution’s shift toward producing graduates that are equipped with the tools to solve real-world problems and build sustainable ventures.
"Access to justice begins with access to information. SheriaPal is about simplifying the law so that it serves the people it was created to protect." — Gathoni Gikonyo, Founder
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
