UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION University of Nairobi Alumni Centre: T he Concept Johnson I. Kinyua Executive Director UoN Alumni Association

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Background of UoN Alumni Association The University of Nairobi Council repealed XXVIII of the statute on convocation thus giving birth to Alumni Association which was launched in February 5, 2005 to play the following roles: –Alumni Relations –University Advancement –Students Mentorship –Strategic Partnerships –Industry Linkages & –Fundraising University of Nairobi has the highest number of Alumni -143,560 in Kenya, East and Central Africa.

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UoN Alumni Association Achievements Since 2005 Sponsorship of networking forums Kshs 12 million (US$ 140,000) Sponsorship of conferences Kshs 3 million (US$ 35,000) Scholarships & BursariesKshs 9 million (US$ 105,000) Students and CSR activities Kshs 2.4 million (US$ 28,000) Alumni Office Renovation at Science Campus Kshs 2 million (US$ 23,500) Alumni Office OperationsKshs 5.4 million (US$ 63,500) Investment towards Alumni Centre Kshs 41 million (US$ 482,000) TOTALKshs 65 millions (US$ 765,000) …..plus bi-annual Alumni Newsletters – download a copy at http//alumni.uonbi.ac.ke

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Chapters Launched Since 2005 The Alumni Association has launched six (6) chapters so far, the latest one being the Agriculture Chapter. The agenda of Alumni Association is to create an alumni chapter for each discipline. So far we have launched: –MBA Chapter –Medicine Chapter –Veterinary Medicine Chapter –Range Management Chapter –Journalism Chapter –Agriculture Chapter Is your college or school ready for Alumni Chapter Launch? If yes Call: | Get the guidelines for the Chapter Launch

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Kenya Science Campus (New Alumni Office)  The University Management has allocated the Association a bigger office at Kenya Science Campus – Opposite Nakumatt Junction, Ngong Road, Nairobi UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICES

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Kenya Science Campus (New Alumni Office)  This is our ‘transition office’ as we plan to build our state-of-art Alumni Centre at Arboretum Drive next to Chiromo Campus  Note: The Main Campus Office, Admin Wing Room 107 still remains operational due to proximity and accessibility

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

ALUMNI CENTRE FACILITIES

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI CENTRE The Alumni Center is estimated to cost Kshs 900 millions (US$ 11.2 million) according to the draft design and will take 2-3 years to complete(2013 to 2015). The University of Nairobi Council has donated 2 acre land as their contribution to the Alumni Centre project. The project will be funded by internal sources such as the alumni contributions, outsourced funds from well wishers, friends, corporates, donors and collaborators. We welcome our alumni, corporates and donors to join hands with us as we deliver this US$ 11.2 million World Class Alumni Centre. The Association has set aside Kshs 41 million (US$ 480,000) towards the construction of the Alumni Center.

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Site for the ALUMNI Arboretum Drive - Opp Chiromo Campus

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Alumni Future Plans is Building an Endowment Assets DevelopmentEndowment Fund: Alumni CentreStudents Bursaries Students Hostels Scholarships Talents Academy Research Grants Research & Innovation CentreDistinguished Service Awards Executive Education CentreLeadership Programmes Modern Lecture TheatresICTs Networks Renovation of University FacilitiesStudents Mentorships/Internships

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Thank You! Please visit Main Campus, Admin Wing, Room 107 OR Kenya Science Campus Alumni Office Tel: