Conference
Uonaa International Training Workshop
Purpose of the forum
Despite overwhelming evidence that investments in Higher Education, TVETs, and community colleges yield the highest returns of any social, economic, and political sector, most countries still allocate less than 2% of their budgets to education. In the 2025/2026 financial year, Kenya allocated approximately 16.6% of the budget to education — still insufficient to meet all sector needs.
Registered in 2005, the University of Nairobi Alumni Association (UONAA) is dedicated to linking, engaging, and networking UoN graduates and partners to foster the university's development. With offices along Kolobot Drive, Kileleshwa, Nairobi, UONAA promotes alumni interests through mentorship, career development, fundraising, scholarships, internship support, and research.
This forum will directly help alumni associations and related organizations carve pathways to bridge financial demands in higher education and develop lasting strategies aligned to global standards.
University chapters
17 active chapters (faculty/schools, regional, discipline, and interest-based). Upcoming: Diaspora Chapters, Kisumu Campus Chapter, and other interest groups.
Mentorship & community service
Active student mentorship in partnership with WOSWA. Annual 10km Alumni Walk — growing the bursary fund from KES 2M to KES 50M to support 500+ students.
Focus areas
- Governance of alumni relations
- University advancement and visibility
- Resource mobilisation and sustainability
- Lifelong engagement with graduates
- Keynote speeches from great leaders
- Top-notch training sessions
Targets
- University Alumni Associations in Kenya and beyond
- Tertiary Colleges Alumni coordinating offices
- Research Organisations, Training Institutions, NGOs
- Career Offices, Marketing & Recruitment officers
- Women Students Networks and Associations
Who should attend
How members will engage
Plenary sessions
High-level discussions on alumni relations
Expert presentations
Financial trends and global challenges
Panel discussions
Diverse perspectives and case studies
Interactive workshops
Co-developing strategies with stakeholders
Networking
Collaboration and partnership building
Membership portal
Engagement and community interaction
Expected outcomes
- ✓Policy dialogue between government, academia, civil society, private sector, and development partners
- ✓Pathways for alumni engagement locally and in the diaspora
- ✓Cross-country alumni networks sharing lessons on effective financing
- ✓Practical tools and recommendations to improve financing for alumni and institutions
Partnership opportunities
• Direct financial support to the Conference Secretariat
• Convene side events or breakout sessions linked to the conference theme
• Participate as an exhibitor to showcase your organisation
• Sponsor high-level speakers, technical experts, students, or persons with disabilities
• Sponsor delegates or special interest groups from across the African continent
• Support the Reception Dinner and Certification Ceremony
Registration & fees
All participants
KES 30,000
USD 232
Undergraduate student leaders
KES 25,500
USD 194
Fee covers facilitation, training materials, teas, meals, certificates, field trip, and accessories. Travel and accommodation are the participant's responsibility.
Participation confirmed upon registration and payment by 4th June 2026.
Payment details
Account name
UoN Alumni Association
Account number
1351005588
Paybill / account
826300 / Training
Questions? Contact us at alumni@uonbi.ac.ke
