The University of Nairobi Management led by the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Principals, Dean and Directors welcomed new students to the University of Nairobi on 23rd January, 2020. Prof. Stephen Kiama welcomed the First Years; He applauded them for getting an opportunity to join the University of Nairobi. He said that the University is ready to nature them professionally through teaching and learning.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences held an orientation for the First Year January intake on 22nd January, 2020. The orientation aim was to provide students with information and awareness necessary to help them acclimatize to University life, to introduce students to College services which will support their educational and personal goals (eg.

University of Nairobi students admitted to various programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences will finally report on Monday 20 January, 2019.

Freshmen admitted to other colleges in the University of Nairobi reported in September, 2019.