Dr. Samson Murangiri Mukaria is the newly appointed Director, for Security and Safety Services, effective September 2020.

Dr. Mukaria has served in various capacities for the Government of Kenya. He was a police station commander of several police stations in different counties.

He is a technically-advanced information security manager with skills in software administration, criminal investigations and data communications. Dr. Mukaria is adept at closing critical loopholes, maximising security options and staying ahead of current risks.

A record 2,851 graduands were conferred degrees and awarded diplomas by the Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi at the 63rd Graduation Ceremony on September 25, 2020 held at the Great Court.

'This graduation is a historical moment for our university and will be recounted in the annals of history as the first virtual graduation ceremony of the University of Nairobi,” said the Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi.