Nairobi, Kenya – 17 February 2026. Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari, Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, University of Nairobi, today delivered a motivational address and led a dedication and prayer session for 733 Equity Leadership Program (ELP) Scholars—Class of 2026—during a ceremony hosted by Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd and Equity Group Foundation at Sportsview Hotel, Kasarani.

On June 19, 2025, the University of Nairobi’s Department of Philosophy and religious studies in collaboration with the International Institute for Islamic Studies, hosted a symposium themed “Peace and Justice: From Christian and Islamic Perspectives.” Held at UoN Towers, MLT 405, the half-day event brought together students, scholars, and religious leaders for dialogue on faith and justice.

On June 24th, 2025, the 8-4-4 Block at the University of Nairobi Main Campus hosted a Scriptural Reasoning session under the theme “Religious Pluralism and Respect.” The event, organized by the University of Nairobi, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in collaboration with Harmony Institute, brought together students, faith leaders, and scholars for a meaningful evening of interreligious dialogue centered on sacred texts.