During the auspicious event, a total of 3553 Graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas and one Honoris Causa.  A total of 85 PhD 595 Masters degrees, 2508 Bachelor degrees, 62 Post Graduate Diplomas and 302 Diplomas were conferred to the well deserving graduands for their accomplishments.  

One honoris causa degree was awarded to Prof. Patrick Verkooijen , Chief executive officer  at Global Centre for Adaptation for his numerous and momentous efforts in combating the major challenges facing the World and distinguished leadership career in climate change and Adaptation.

Prof. Verkooijen, in his acceptance speech called for climate conservation, “Unstoppable climate conservation equals an unstoppable Africa”. The Global Centre for adaptation CEO who is the new chair at the Wangari Mathai Institute for conservation called for partnerships between global partners for climate conservation, he recommended the university saying the universities efforts toward climate conservation could serve as an inspiration to the globe.

In his welcoming remarks, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama commended all the graduands and in particular expressed his delight in the quality research work produced by the PhD graduates. “I want to commend all the Graduands for what you have accomplished today. The university and your families are very proud of your achievements I am particularly impressed by the quality of work that has been produced by our Graduands, I watch some of the videos that highlighted the PHD projects and I was marveled by their relevance to contemporary issues”

The VC noted that the research was quite relevant to the contemporary issues in the world, which he noted helps the world counter the ever-changing and emerging problems in the world. He further called for more collaborations and partnerships to enable more PhD students to carry out cut-edging research in key areas of development.

The VC went on to ascertain the institution's commitment to producing great talent for the Country's various fields and the globe at large, noting that some of the great achievements the university has attained have been attributed to the numerous reforms initiated by the institution

Amb. Simon Nabukwesi, the PS at the Ministry of Education and the ministry’s representative at the historic event expressed his distinct pleasure in joining the institution's fraternity in congratulating the graduands.  “A man who does 1/5 of his or her world can hold the world. Do whatever you can on your capability to change your surroundings”

The Chairperson of the University’s Council, Prof Miriam Were sent her hearty congratulations message to the graduating class, she promised the council’s support to the university in research and entrepreneurship by strengthening the policy framework.

Dr Vijoo Rattansi publicly welcomed the Chair of the Council Prof. Miriam Were and promised her the University's support in all the council's endeavours. The UoN's capable Chancellor reminded the graduands of the many obstacles on their path to success, however, she encouraged them with the words “if your predecessors are anything to go by, you need no better demonstration that you are our leaders of tomorrow! In his book, The leadership challenge, James kouvez opines that “the climb to the top is arduous and steep, People become exhausted, frustrated, and disenchanted, and are often tempted to give up”

The entire University wishes to congratulate all the graduands and in the famous words of Hollywood actress, Lupita Nyongo reminds you that your dreams are valid.