Prof. Isaac Kibwage, Vice-Chancellor of Egerton University delivers a keynote address during School of Pharmacy @50 years symposium.
The School of Pharmacy at the University of Nairobi (UoN) commemorated its golden jubilee with a landmark three-day symposium held from May 29th to 31st, 2025, at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Lecture Theatre 3.
Themed “Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Pharmacy Training and Practice: Transforming Healthcare, Shaping the Future,” the hybrid event drew an impressive gathering of pharmacy professionals, alumni, students, researchers, policymakers, and international partners.
The symposium offered Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation, granting five points per day to registered participants.
The opening keynote address was delivered by Prof. Isaac Kibwage, Vice-Chancellor of Egerton University, who reflected on the evolution of pharmacy education in Kenya.
Throughout the symposium, attendees engaged in insightful discussions led by renowned facilitators and speakers. Key highlights included:
- The Role of UoN in Expanding Pharmacy Education in Kenya: Deans and representatives from top pharmacy schools discussed UoN’s pioneering role in shaping pharmacy curricula and standards nationally.
- Pharmacy Practice Innovations: Prof. Gilbert Kokwaro presented on Africa’s health challenges amid shifting demographic and climate realities.
- UoN Pharmacists in Government and Regulation: Alumni shared experiences from their impactful roles in government, regulatory bodies, and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Global Contributions: Diaspora pharmacists reflected on their journeys and the international impact of UoN-trained pharmacists.
- Pharmacogenomics and Traditional Medicine: Cutting-edge sessions explored the integration of pharmacogenomics into local practice and the role of pharmacists in traditional medicine advocacy.
Day three featured a nostalgic panel session—“Going Down the Memory Lane”—with alumni representatives from every decade since the 1970s sharing their memories and milestones. The final session focused on Leadership in Pharmacy, led by experts from the University of Kansas and UoN, offering frameworks for transformative leadership in health systems.
In a rousing closing keynote, Prof. Gabriel Kigen from Moi University reflected on the future of pharmacy, outlining challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the profession.
The symposium was also marked by engaging exhibitions from stakeholders in pharmacy and healthcare.
A cocktail reception concluded the celebrations, giving attendees the opportunity to connect, reminisce, and look forward to the future together.
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