A new study from the University of Nairobi is sounding the alarm, calling for innovative and comprehensive approaches to tackle the growing crisis of Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in low- and middle-income countries. The research highlights the urgent need to adapt and streamline healthcare models, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, to effectively prevent and manage conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ayub N. Gitau, has appointed Prof. Rose Jepchumba Kosgei as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, effective 4^th May 2026 for a three-year term.

In an unprecedented turn of events, Team Spensa has been declared as the representatives of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) in the recently concluded University of Nairobi Student Association (UNSA) elections that was held on 22^nd May 2026, claiming victory by running unopposed following opposing team’s failure to meet electoral requirements.