Overview
- Act: University of Nairobi Act, 1985
- Formed: 1967
- CEO:
University of Nairobi Press, established in 1967, is the publishing arm of the University of Nairobi. It plays a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge by publishing academic books, journals, and scholarly materials produced by university staff, students, and researchers. The Press is committed to supporting intellectual development through the publication of high-quality research in various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It serves as a leading academic publisher in Kenya and beyond, contributing to global knowledge exchange and fostering a culture of research and learning.
Functions
- Publishing Academic Works: Publishes academic books, journals, and research papers for scholars, students, and researchers.
- Promoting Knowledge Dissemination: Facilitates the dissemination of knowledge and research findings to a global audience.
- Providing Editorial Services: Offers professional editorial services to authors, researchers, and faculty members.
- Printing and Distribution: Oversees the printing, distribution, and sale of educational materials and scholarly publications.
- Supporting University Research: Supports the University of Nairobi’s research and academic activities by publishing faculty and student works.
- Collaboration with Publishers: Collaborates with international and local publishing houses to expand the reach of academic publications.
- Organizing Conferences and Symposia: Organizes academic conferences and symposia to promote scholarly exchange and publication.
- Developing Educational Materials: Develops and publishes textbooks, educational guides, and other learning materials.
- Promoting Scholarly Excellence: Encourages scholarly excellence through the publication of peer-reviewed materials and academic literature.
- Sustaining a Knowledge Repository: Maintains an archive of academic publications, making them accessible to the public, students, and researchers.
Important Links
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Address & Contacts
- University of Nairobi Press, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi,
- P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
- inquiries@uonpress.ac.ke |pr@uonbi.ac.ke
- +254 20 491 2300 | (+254) 020-4910000