The University of Nairobi School of Pharmacy hosted a grand Gala Dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The event, held at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi on Friday, 1st August 2025, brought together alumni, faculty, students, and partners in a joyous culmination of the School’s year-long golden jubilee celebrations.

Dr. Marianne Mureithi has been appointed as the new Director of the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR).

A seasoned scientist and leader, Dr. Mureithi has been a key figure at KAVI-ICR for several years, serving as a Principal Investigator in major research areas including HIV, mucosal immunology, HPV, and cancer immunology.

She also chairs the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Nairobi and leads KAVI-ICR’s Basic Science Research Team.