Latest News & Announcements

On 23 September 2026, Prof. Marianne Mureithi and Dr. Moses Masika of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, along with the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Daniel Ojuka, University of Nairobi, joined the University of Nairobi Medical Research Club for a session of student research presentations, reflecting the Department’s commitment to nurturing a strong culture of scientific enquiry and research among students.

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMI), University of Nairobi, is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the Biomedical Capacity Development Initiative (BCDI) 2026–2027 Internship Program.

As part of our commitment to supporting medical students and building a stronger health workforce, the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology is proud to endorse and promote Leave No Medic Behind (LNMB). We invite all faculty, students, alumni, and friends of our department to participate in this inspiring cause.

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December 10, 2024, Cotonou, Benin – The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology proudly celebrates Matrona Akiso, a PhD candidate & Junior Research Fellow at the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) for being named among the laureates of the prestigious 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards.

The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Nairobi, together with the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), today hosted Dr. Najib Isse Dirie from SIMAD University, Somalia.

Nairobi, August 5, 2025 – The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Nairobi, has officially launched a three-day One Health Curriculum Review Workshop at IBIS Hotel, Westlands. The event, opened by the department chair, Dr.