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NATIONAL NEWS
UoN Chancellor roots for collaborations
in tackling climate change
BY CORRESPONDENT
The University of Nairobi Chancellor Prof
The University of Nairobi Chancellor Prof Patrick V. Verkooijen has
called for collaboration, innovation, and global partnerships to tackle
climate change, create youth opportunities, and drive economic
transformation.
Patrick V. Verkooijen has called for
collaboration, innovation, and global
partnerships to tackle climate change, create
youth opportunities, and drive economic
transformation.
The Chancellor highlighted the pressing
global challenges, including trade wars,
shrinking development finance, and economic
uncertainties, and stressed that real
leadership and genuine partnerships can turn
these challenges into opportunities.
As the Chancellor and CEO of the Global
Centre on Adaptation (GCA), Prof Verkooijen
underscored the critical role of higher
education, research, and technology in
shaping solutions for Africa and the world.
President William Ruto with new UoN Chancellor Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen.
Quoting Kenya’s founding President Jomo Kenyatta, Prof Verkooijen
reinforced the idea that building bridges between nations, sectors, and
generations is the key to resilience and progress. The Chancellor made
the remarks during the State Banquet in honour of Their Majesties,
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands, held at State House Kenya on March 18, 2025.
He pointed out that the University of Nairobi,
through the Big 5 Agenda and Silicon
Savannah, is at the forefront of digital
transformation, innovation, and job creation.
The Chancellor also announced that the
Global Centre on Adaptation has signed its
hosting agreement with Kenya, marking a
historic moment as the first international
organisation to establish dual headquarters
bridging the Global North and Global South.
This move strengthens Kenya’s position as a
global leader in climate adaptation and
resilience building.
