The Department of Chemistry wishes to join the University of Nairobi community during its 2nd Prize presentation ceremony which was held today Friday May 7, 2021 to celebrate & recognized the 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 students with outstanding performance in their academic and extra-curricular activities. Chemistry students; Kenyaga June Moraa Reg no:I08/1425/2014 and Cheruiyot Ian Kipkoskei Reg. no:I08/1301/2015 emerged the best performers in 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 respectively in the College of Biological & Physical Sciences.
With the support of 104 donors, the University awarded 448 alumni; in the blended event that was held at Taifa Hall, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama noted that the Prize presentation is an important tradition of this University to encourage the development of great aspirations in our students. We use the prizes to inspire effort by our continuing students. We also offer the awards to appreciate achievement at the end of a rigorous academic programme.
We hold today’s University of Nairobi Prize Presentation Ceremony with great pride because the achievements of our students are central to our academic mission. The Prize Presentation signifies our commitment to the people reforms!” exclaimed Prof. Kiama.
The VC emphasized, 'We will continue to:Identify and celebrate talents and achievements of our staff and students, promote research and commercialize our intangible assets, Ensure that the University attracts, recruits, supports and retains outstanding staff and students,Provide a diverse, inclusive, fair and open work environment where our people give their best to their work and feel valued,Give our collaborators and partners, like our prize donors, the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations by supporting an impactful academic institution.'
While delivering his opening remarks, the Deputy Vice chancellor, Academic Affairs Prof. Julius Ogeng’o emphasized on the importance of this event to the university, ‘prize giving is consistent with the philosophy of UoN and our Reform Agenda 2020 in regard to people, in this case the students.’
Speaking on behalf of Donors, a representative from Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Fund, Hirji Shah spoke saying, ‘We are here to acknowledge and award excellent academic performance to our students. The prize winners are a true representation of everything that we stand for. These hardworking young Kenyans are a credit to the University. It is through them we get to see the achievement and dedication of the staff of UoN.’
In his acceptance speech, Kiunga Kumary, the best overall student in the University in the 2018/2019 academic year expressed his gratitude to the University, to the donors, to his parents and his mentors. He noted that, ‘I must say the journey is tough and it continues to be. Remember nothing good comes easy, you must put in the time. From the early mornings to the late nights, pressure from deadlines, colliding with fellow students and lecturers, financial strains and the like; all these setbacks can make you easily disgruntled.
He urged the continuing students to persevere telling them, ‘In your journey find the strength to amplify that faint voice inside you that tells you, ‘you can do it! You keep going! You are created for greatness! Take that leap of faith everyday and aim to beat your own record.’
The following are the Donors and chemistry students awarded during the Prize Giving 2021;
GANDHI SMARAK NIDHI TRUSTEE FUND
A prize of Kshs. 10,000.00 to the best final year student in each Faculty/Institute/School.
2017/2018: KENYAGA JUNE MORAA I08/1425/2014
2018/2019: CHERUIYOT IAN KIPKOSKEI I08/1301/2015
UNILEVER KENYA LTD
A prize of Kshs. 10,000.00 to the best final year student in the Schools of Business and Physical Sciences
whose performance has been best overall.
(a) OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR AWARD
2017/2018 KENYAGA JUNE MORAA I08/1425/2014
2018/2019 CHERUIYOT IAN KIPKOSKEI I08/1301/2015
CHEMISTRY PRIZE
A prize of Kshs.5,000.00 to the best final year student with the highest marks in Chemistry
2017/2018 KENYAGA JUNE MORAA I08/1425/2014
2018/2019 CHERUIYOT IAN KIPKOSKEI I08/1301/2015
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRIZE
A prize of Kshs.10,000.00 to the best overall student in each college.
2017/2018 KENYAGA JUNE MORAA I08/1425/2014
2018/2019 CHERUIYOT IAN KIPKOSKEI I08/1301/2015
DR. A.C.L. DE’SOUZA MEMORIAL PRIZE
A prize of Kshs.2,000.00 to the best first year student in the School of Physical Science
2017/2018 MUIGAI STEPHEN NGUGI I08/81424/2017
2018/2019 MULANGA J. KAMBUA I14/1169/2018.
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