The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi hosted an insightful webinar to discuss China in Africa and Kenya: Financial Valuation of the KRC/SGR Project with Real Options. A diverse range of attendees tuned in to hear from Professor Ronald Michael Schramm of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs thorough analysis of one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Kenya.

The University of Nairobi department of literature, co-organised with Amnesty International Kenya and the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (USA) hosted “Celebration of Kenyans Who Wrote for Freedom: The Relevance of Kenyan Freedom Writers and Academic Freedom,”  marked the end of a month-long celebration of freedom writing and academic freedom, coinciding with Madaraka Day and the recent milestones of two literary giants: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s retirement from active teaching and Micere Githae Mugo’s first anniversary since passing away.

Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi hosted an insightful webinar as part of its IDS-UoN Seminar Series 2024. The seminar, titled “Gender Roles and Food Security: A Differential Impact Analysis of Kaabong West Subcounty, Kaabong District, Uganda.” This event highlighted critical issues faced in rural Uganda and offered innovative perspectives on addressing food insecurity through gender-sensitive approaches.