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The 6th Annual Devolution Conference held at Kirinyaga University Ground, Kirinyaga Country. It comes at a time when the government is poised by the  the spirit of attaining Vision 2030 in tune with accomplishment of the Big Four Agenda that covers Housing, Infrastructure, Health Care and Manufacturing. The Devolution initiative is  enshrined in the constitution of Kenya 2010 to ensure that resources are devolved to the Counties to directly benefit the common Wanainchi. This year’s Devolution Conference was themed “Deliver, Transform, Measure and Remaining Accountable” It brought the dignitaries from international front, regional spectra,  NGOs, Private & Public Sector, Ministries, Departments and Government Agencies and Development Partners

UON Team comprised of UNES and UNAA who participated to take advantage of a piece of global market brought under one roof to communicate the brand, create and harness brand identity, market coverage, cut the edge in areas of linkages, networks and partnerships with global, regional and local market front. Read more

UNES conducted Staff Wellness Talk themed “Your Heath is Our Wealth”during UNES Staff Wellness Day held on Friday February 22, 2019 at UNES Grounds Kolobot Drive off State House Road. The health talk covered such crucial areas such as; Lifestyle Diseases, Sexual Gender Based Violence & HIV/ Aids, Condom Use and Disposal and Gastrointestinal Infection. During the health check, staff and other stakeholders got opportunity to be checked through various health check points covering; Dental, BMI, Optical, VCT, Blood Pressure and RBS.

This is an activity that UNES organizes annually and has proven to be pivotal to the UNES Community, University and the Stakeholders. Read more

Prof. Ngugi Wa Thiongo, the world best renowned writer during the live recording by the BBC World Radio at the UNES Bookstore in  Nairobi. The program will be aired live on the BBC  Website come March 3, 2019. Pro. Ngugi schemed through his book entitled “Grain of Wheat” the book carries with it the heavy weight of Kenya’s situation in the wake of Mau Mau rebellion and the struggle for independence which is more relevant today. He was greatly applauded by Prof. Mbithi who cited how authors and indeed creative writers like Ngũgĩ and others use novels as a channel for preserving and transferring information and cultures from one generation to another. Prof. Ngugi urged young writers to tell and writes African stories and connect with the outside world.

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UNES in collaboration with Private Sector Partners is currently conducting a training running through February 4 – 8, 2019. Echo for Life Training is designed for physicians with acute interest in cardiovascular medicine, anesthesiologist, radiologist, nurses, clinical officers, sonographers and registrars in training.
It is the first transthoracic Echocardiagraphy course for clinical practice in Kenya. It is specifically designed to accommodate the evolving needs in cardiovascular medicine.
The training is currently taking place at UNES Executive Boardroom, Arboretum Drive, University of Nairobi

Facilitators: Dr. Fred Bukachi; Dr. Anders Barasa; Dr. Mohamed Jeilan, Dr. Mike Mulongo and Dr. Enoch Anyenda
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UNES Participated in the UON Open Day held on January 17- 19, 2019 at the Great Court, University of Nairobi Grounds. It brought all the stakeholders and the University Community  together. UNES had the opportunity to showcase its products and services during the event and connected with the corporate market. This also helped in establishing brand visibility and networks.

The occasion was officially  opened by Prof. P. F. Mbithi the Vice Chancellor  -University of Nairobi  and Prof. Julia Ojiambo – University of of Nairobi Council Chair Read more

UNES conducted e-Procurement Sensitization to all the stakeholders in both internal and external spectra. This is part adopting an automated procurement process. It was facilitated by Navari Limited Kenya. Read more

The President of Ford Foundation Mr. Darren Walker of Ford Foundation gave a Public Lecture themed “Bridging the Inequality Gap in East Africa” at the University of Nairobi Taifa Hall. The occasion was graced by key leaders, civil society, corporate partners and University Community. Read more

UNES undertakes management reviews from time to time in order to assess the effectiveness of the application of its quality management system and its compliance to ISO 9001:2015 through out its processes.

UNES participates in the Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF) held at the ASK Show Grounds Jamhuri, Nairobi from October 1^st – 7^th, 2018. UNES took advantage of the presence of the public, private sector and NGO to showcases its business portfolio as well as acquiring new leads for future businesses.

As the developed government structure takes root, there is need for the UNES in partnership with the University at the 2018 NITF to focus on counties for purposes of engaging governments in terms of consultancy services, capacity building and training their staff. A shift in the marketing of the UNES and University in tapping the current market potential requires a shift from the center to counties. Both UNES and University purposed to piggy back on county events such as this to pitch consultancy and business development cases during the NITF ASK Show 2018.

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UNES participated in the just concluded Nairobi International Book Fair, the 21^st Edition held at Sarit Centre, Nairobi from 26^th – 30^th September, 2018. It brought local and international suppliers within the reach.

UNES as one of the exhibitors, got a chance to expand the frontiers by extending its supplier base both in terms of Clients, Books and eBooks.  UNES also engaged the Book Publishers and Book Exhibitors as well as Members of the Public as part of tapping into the opportunities to leverage on the event to expand the market share, create partnerships and linkages.

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