GIS WEEK CELEBRATION 2024

THEME: Mapping Minds, Shaping the World

This year’s theme emphasizes the transformative power of GIS technology, the

role it plays in addressing global challenges, and its ability to bring together

individuals, organizations, and communities. By leveraging spatial data, we can

LINUS ANARI WINNER OF NASA'S PALE BLUE DOT CHALLENGE

Linus, a driven and passionate Engineering student, teamed up with geographer Eileen Mburu to develop a groundbreaking Geographic Information System (GIS) focused on tackling food security challenges in Northern Kenya. Their project, titled "Disaster-driven food insecurity risk mapping in Kenya (SDG 2: Zero Hunger)," is poised to transform how food security assessments are conducted in the country.

FRIENDLY MATCH WITH KISAYANI BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL

The university of Nairobi encourages students and staffs to impact the society wherever they are out in the field.During the recently concluded Geospatial camp in Kibwezi ,our fourth year students interacted with the Kisayani boys ,They motivated them and talked to them concerning the need of selecting STEM related courses ones they are ready to join university.

In addition ,our students had a friendly foot ball match with them where they lost 1 goal to them .