On March 16th 2023 the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in Collaboration with Nagel Institute held a one day workshop on African Value Communality and Alternative Kinship Project findings dissemination. The workshop was attended by eighteen participants.
Dr. Gurcharan Singh, adjunct research professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University paid a courtesy call on the Chair of the Department of Philosophy, Prof. Karori Mbugua. Amongst other things, they discussed possible collaboration between Carleton University and the University of Nairobi, especially in the area of Sikh Studies.
The African Association for the Study of Religions (AASR) invites proposals for individual papers, panels, roundtables, and poster presentations for its biennial conference to be held at the University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya from 2-4 August 2023.
Conference theme “Creativity, Innovation, and Imagination in African Religions”.
The Department Graduated 3 PhD's in Religious Studies at the 68th Graduation Ceremony held on 16th December 2022
The message from Pope Francis, shared by Father Francis Maganya, is that we should all see love that transcends nationalities, race, colour, religion.
The University of Nairobi held its Faculty and Campus Students Association (FCSA) annual elections. The elections were held virtually on Friday March 25th, 2022.
There were three teams competing for FCSA office in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FOASS; Team Success, Team Okuz and Team Integrity.
Team Integrity took the lead with a total of 1361 votes followed closely by Team Okuz with 1179 votes. The incoming Chairperson representing FOASS in FCSA is Peter Nguka.
The faculty of arts and social sciences was recognized during the performance and contracting awards through its various departments and the staff who work under it. This recognition was made to both teaching and non-teaching staff who have been exemplary in their performances.
Two retired Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies faculty members have each been awarded the title of Professor Emeritus.
Professor Clement M. P. Oniang’o (Philosophy)
