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The University of Nairobi is set to host the Students Recognition & Awards Ceremony for the 2024/2025 Academic Year on 8th May 2026 at the prestigious Chandaria Auditorium. The event will bring together university management, student leaders, partners, donors, coaches, and stakeholders in celebrating and rewarding outstanding students who have excelled in sports, academics, leadership, and talent development.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) Hockey teams delivered an impressive performance during the 2025/2026 season, showcasing determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit across the different National leagues. The University fielded three teams in the prestigious Kenya Hockey Union League. Their exceptional performances are as follows;

UoN Ladies Promoted to the Premier League

The University of Nairobi (UON) emerged as the top university in the conference after delivering an outstanding performance during the just-concluded Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF)–Nairobi South Conference (NASOKUSF) 2025/2026 Indoor Championships. The 2025/2026 season has been a landmark year for our teams, marked by exceptional performances across all indoor disciplines. From September 2025 to February 2026, our teams consistently demonstrated remarkable skill, discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

University of Nairobi Mean Machine suffered a 21–12 defeat to South Coast Pirates in a Kenya Rugby Union Championship match played over the weekend.

The encounter was a closely fought contest, with Mean Machine displaying strong defensive organization and competitive intent throughout the game. However, missed opportunities proved costly as South Coast Pirates made the most of key moments to secure the win.

UON Basketball, famously known as The Terrorists, have capped off an inspiring season defined by resilience, discipline, and relentless hard work. From intense training sessions to tough league battles, the team’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable.

Competing in a highly competitive Premier League, UON Basketball finished 8th overall, a testament to their growth and fighting spirit against some of the country’s top sides. But it was on the university stage where their true character shone brightest.

The University of Nairobi Men’s Basketball Team, popularly known as The Terrorists, showcased outstanding performance at the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Nairobi South Conference, sealing their place among the top contenders heading toward the National Games scheduled for this December at the University of Eldoret.

Mean Machine rolls into the weekend with unstoppable energy as they prepare for their second clash of the 2025/2026 campaign against the JKUAT Cougars this weekend 29th November,2025, carrying the hunger, discipline and fire that defined their opening weekend. The boys in blue have trained with purpose all week, sharpening their phases, tightening their defence and polishing their set pieces as they lock in for another high-intensity battle.

The University of Nairobi’s legendary rugby side, Mean Machine RFC, is fired up for an explosive 2025/2026 campaign as both Machine I and Machine II gear up to conquer the KRU Championship and Nationwide League respectively. Machine I kicks off their season this Saturday, 22nd November, against Homeboyz RFC, and the boys are locked in with one mission—win the championship and restore Machine dominance. The squad has shown incredible hunger, discipline, and power in training, blending experienced leaders with fresh young talent ready to make their mark.