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Nairobi, Kenya – 13 January 2026. Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari, Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at the University of Nairobi, participated in the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Annual Interdenominational Prayer Service held at TSC House Headquarters (3rd Floor Podium, Open Space). The Prayer Day was convened under the theme “Pressing on to a Higher Mark” drawn from Philippians 3:13–14.

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.

On June 10th, 2025 at University of Nairobi Main Campus, Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari, Senior Lecturer Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, delivered a special presentation at the University of Nairobi, unpacking the Islamic Perspective on Happiness, a concept rooted in Faith, Purpose, and the Holistic Well-being of the soul, mind, and society. 

On 31st May 2025, Dr. Hassan Kinyua Omari representing the University of Nairobi - Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the Muslim Professionals League Africa, he explored the spiritual and political dimensions of religious leadership as envisioned by Iman Khomeini and Ayatullah Khamenei. The event was hosted by the Cultural Centre for the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

The title of the presentation was "Religious Legitimacy and Moral Authority of Leadership in a faith Governed Society". 

The University of Nairobi (UoN) reaffirmed its status as a center for research and academic excellence by hosting a groundbreaking Intercultural Exchange Conference exploring the Persian cultural and civilizational influence on the East African coast.

CHILDREN CAREER WORKSHOP  ORGANISED BY PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, the PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT organized a career workshop for children from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 200 children participated.

This was in collaboration with the Muslim Professional League Africa and the International jaamia of ; languages and Professionals Studies.

The travel course seminar had a theme: 'TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING OTHER CULTURES' . It was attended by 25 MA students, Two PhD students and Two Professors  from Princeton Theological College. Members of staff from the department of Philosophy and Religious studies and Students also attended in large numbers.