Varsity honors outstanding students at the annual recognition ceremony

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Annual students' recognition ceremony 2025.

Annual students' recognition ceremony 2025.

The University of Nairobi held its prestigious annual Students' Recognition Ceremony at Taifa Hall, where 721 students were celebrated for their outstanding achievements across various fields. 

The ceremony, attended by university staff, students, and sponsors, highlighted the institution's commitment to academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and social responsibility.

Among the honored students, 82 belonged to the Faculty of Health Sciences, a testament to the faculty’s dedication to academic and extracurricular excellence. The recognized students spanned various programs, including PhD, Masters, Fellowship, Bachelors, Diploma, and more.

In the Academic Awards category, the following students from the Faculty of Health Sciences were recognized:

PhD Programmes:

  • Dalton Wamalwa

  • James Mburu Kangethe

  • Lucy Wangari Mwangi

Masters Programmes:

  • Aparma Ghose

  • Limoh Gilbert Kimutai Kipchirchir

  • Cornelius Koech

  • Momin Hussain Noorali

  • Karigi Faith

  • Dr. Rediet Zemedkan Alehachew

  • Sammy Anthony Kimanzi

  • Kalantle Onalenna Antonia

  • Khadija Ahmed Riyamy

  • Dr. Irene Katumbi Ngenzi

  • Lucinde Ruth

Fellowship Programmes:

  • Kilonzo Margaret Kamene

  • Gichungu David Ruiru

  • Kipchirchir Cornelius Koech

Bachelor Programmes: Students from first to sixth year were also recognized for their dedication to academic excellence. Notable mentions include Lang’at Calvin Kipg’eno, Kiragu Mark Murungu, and Victor Shukrani Akhanga.

The ceremony also recognized creative and entrepreneurial talents, including Hussein Nafisa Agil, Josiah Mbote, and Jamal Mohammed for their outstanding innovation.

The event celebrated not only academic success but also talent and community engagement. Diana Kipkoech was recognized for modeling, Stephen Kivuva Muindi for singing, and Lelia Clare Sandachi for modeling. Additionally, students excelled in sports such as handball, netball, soccer, and more.

The university also acknowledged students who displayed strong leadership and dedication to community service. Mavine Omondi, Gail Atieno, and Emilio Mbaki were honored for their contributions to social responsibility, while Ramesh Saxena, Joseph Kariuki, and Reuben Kagai received leadership awards.

The ceremony showcased the University of Nairobi’s commitment to nurturing not only academic achievers but also well-rounded individuals poised to make significant societal impacts. 

Congratulations to all the awardees for their remarkable accomplishments!