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University of Nairobi Hosts BBC Future of Journalism Festival

June 30  2026:  Digital media and information. Literacy workshop conducted by Fahamulabs between 16th and 18th June 2026

Participants were students and recent graduates from various universities.

The workshop was opened by the chairman, Prof oriaso.

The dean Faculty of Arts and social sciences Prof Jack Odhiambo closed workshop, and issued certificates to the participants

May 28, 2026:  Greetings! Welcome to the 2026 Vuka Film Festival, a curated celebration of our graduating cohort as they debut their final portfolio pieces. Join us for this three-day (2nd - 4th June 2026) showcase to honor, critique, and elevate the emerging creatives at this transitional moment as they join the media and communication industry.

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November 28, 2025: UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Department of Journalism and Mass Communication invites you to an exclusive engagement titled: Truth, Trust and Worldwide Journalism join us for a discussion with leading journalists from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service on the critical role of media in the global context. Distinguished Guests:  # Charlie Taylor:  BBC Journalist Series Producer, BBC World Questions, Executive Producer, BBC World Service.

August  27, 2025:  1st year regular class led by the Chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi Prof. Silas Odongo Oriaso during the orientation at the University Towers Room LT 102

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May 29, 2025: Greetings,

The 4th year students are planning to screen their final year projects in a film event Dubbed Vuka film festival This even will take place between Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th June 2025.
This is to invite you to the 3 day event as we experience the creative effort of our students and equally support their transition journey.

March 14, 2025:  Prof. Etse Sikanku donates his newly published book to the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and is being received by Prof. Silas Odongo Oriaso.

March 13, 2025:  Prof. Etse Sikanku from the University of Media, Arts and Communication, Ghana pays a cortesy call to the Prof. Silas Odongo Oriaso Chairman, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

April 3rd, 2025: Mamba Secondary School (Kithimani Machakos County) takes a tour to the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (DOJMC), University of Nairobi. They were addressed by Prof. Silas Odongo Oriaso, Chairman of the Department.

Below is the link for the photos.

March 21, 2025:  The University of Nairobi ranked 1st in Kenya, 805th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 129 research topics.