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African researchers have been urged to take charge in research to further strengthen regional support in epidemic response.

Experts warn that despite significant investments in research capacity in Africa, there exists a continuous gap in statistical knowledge which creates a barrier for much of the continent's data and makes it difficult to replicate or use effectively.

A call to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and community impact, urging a shift toward research that addresses domestic challenges and drives the nation towards development has been made to researchers and academics at the University of Nairobi at this year’s Research Week.

The University of Nairobi has officially installed its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayub Gitau, in a grand installation ceremony marking a significant moment for the institution, with the new VC outlining a bold vision to position UoN as a global leader in developing visionary leaders, transformative knowledge, and inspiring innovations.

A recent study underscored the need to improve dietary diversity in children in rural arid and semi- arid regions in Kenya to boost nutrition and development in these children.

In a thought-provoking seminar, Dr. Paul Korir, a Senior Research Fellow in Software Engineering and AI at the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA), highlighted the vital role of software in modern scientific research.

The virtual seminar held on 10^th June 2026 titled "Science Runs on Software," underscored how software and AI are transforming scientific research.

Stakeholders in the health sector have underscored the need for strategic collaboration within academia, industry and the government spheres of the sector in order to drive development and advance health in the country.

The Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) hosted its 16^th International, Research and Scientific Conference on the 28^th and 29^th May, 2026 at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Lecture Theatre 3 (LT3) under the theme “Innovation and sustainability in healthcare.”

In a bid to poise the University of Nairobi (UoN) as a global institution of scholarly excellence, the university through the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Department of Public and Global Health (DPGH), have formed a collaborative agreement with the Evangelical University Institute of Cameroon (IUEC).

A recent study has highlighted significant gaps in awareness and adoption of pre-marital screenings for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) among young people in Kenya.