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March 2023 marked the beginning of an epic sporting extravaganza, the NUPSA League, which has been captivating
participants and fans alike. The NUPSA League roared to life with a remarkable football season that set the stage for an
unforgettable showdown. Each match was a thrilling exhibition of pure passion and sportsmanship, with teams
displaying their finesse and strategic prowess on the field.
After months of exhilarating matches, the football season concluded in May 2023, leaving us with a victorious team.

Department of Pharmacy together with Kansas University  organized for a two days vaccinology workshop. Participants were drawn from different pharmaceutical sectores, The workshop was held on 6th and 7th June 2023 in KNH Resource Centre.

The University of Nairobi's top ranking is a reflection of the University’s unwavering dedication to academic excellence, research, and innovation, ensuring student satisfaction, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

The Department of Pharmacy organized a tree planting day on at the Kenyatta National Hospital Campus.

The two departments departments took part in the activity that was led by their respective chairmenr Dr. Eric Guantai AND Prof. Kennedy O. Abuga

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) has once again firmly established its position as a leading institution in the global academic landscape by emerging among the worlds top 2000 Universities in the latest rankings released on 16th May 2023, by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR). UoN's impressive performance in the 2023 edition of the Global 2000 list is noteworthy, securing a commendable ranking of 1,425th.

On Friday, May 5, 2023, the University of Nairobi held a student recognition award ceremony to honor over 700 students who have performed exemplary in various categories. 

Twelve (12) Students from the Department of Pharmacy received various awards are:

1. Ndinya Carolin Akinyi - 

   Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Prize.

   Omaera Pharmaceuticals Prize.

Dr Margaret Oluka was invited as a Facilitator at the International Brain Organization Research (IBRO) Symposium held  at the Institute of Primate Research ( IPR)  In Karen from Oct 30th to 4th Nov, 2022.

Also attending the Symposium from SOP was PhD student in Molecular Pharmacology Benedict Akoo and Bpharm V student Michelle Mayuba.

The theme of the Symposium was: IBRO- ARC Advanced School on Parkinsin's disease: Providing clarity for continuous Teaching and Research from an African Perspective.

On Friday October 21, 2022, Nairobi University Pharmacy Students Association (NUPSA) successfully held its inaugural white coat ceremony for Level 1 Bachelor of Pharmacy students as part of the traditional orientation and induction event at Lecture Theatre 3 - Faculty of Health Sciences. The event was attended by students, members of the teaching and support staff, administrators, faculty leadership and other invited guests from the medical/pharmaceutical field.

Dr.Niliian Mukungu a  lecturer in the department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacogy and Pharmacy Practice was on 23rd September 2022 was awarded with Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacognosy  during the 67th graduation ceremony held in Haifa hall.

The Chairman, Department of Pharmacology , Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice led lecturers in welcoming and addressing addressing the students and officially welcomed them to the Department.