Dr. Ombongi Holds Meeting with Chair of Hindu Council of Kenya
On 7 th June, 2019 Chairman Department of History Dr. Kenneth Ombongi held a meeting with Kamal Gupta & Swaran Varma, Chair & Trustee of the Hindu Council of Kenya respectively to discuss the logistics of establishing Vivekananda Chair at History Department. Also in attendance during the meeting was University of Nairobi director of advancement, Mr. Johnson Kinyua.
Dr. Ombongi Holds Meeting with Vice Chancellor
History Department Chairman Dr. Ken Ombongi this morning held discussions with Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mbithi on modalities to reinvigorate the study of Gandhian ideals, Indian history & culture at the University of Nairobi. Present during the meeting were Prof. Ogutu, Mr. Kinyua of Career services and Mr. Martin Mativo, personal assistant to the Vice Chancellor.
History Students Participate in BBC East Africa Show
Dr. Kenneth Ombongi, Chairman History Department Sharing a moment with students after a discussion with the BBC East Africa on the historical significance & inspiration of the fact that Ethiopia was the only African state that wasn't colonized. This is part of our effort to link history to wider society.
Utalii principal Kenneth Ombongi exits after six-year term
Dr. Kenneth Ombongi (left) with Kazungu Mwango (right).
Kenya Utalii College Principal Kenneth Ombongi has bowed out of service after a six-year term at the hospitality training institution.
WaSo Project Conference/Workshop in Oslo,Norway
In this photo ar participants at WaSo Project conference/workshop in Oslo, Norway. And with Dr Mwiandi is Prof. Francis Mutua and Dr. A. O. Opere, Chairman - Department of Meteorology, UoN.
WaSo Participants at the Heddal Stave Church, Notodden
WaSo participants at the Heddal stave church, Notodden, the largest stave church in Norway. Have a look at the architectural design and materials used. It is all wood—roof and wall. Amazing piece of world heritage!!
Workshop spiced with grand tours of the great human civilisations was a welcome gesture for the WaSo Participants from Africa and Europe with Asia Counterparts.
Below is Water and Society project (WaSo Africa/Asia) on a grand tour of the Angkor Wat January 2016. Representing University of Nairobi is Prof. Francis Mutua and Dr. M C Mwiandi. See pictures below...
The artworks say more than reading a Book
Below: see the artworks say more than reading a book. Historians and archaeologists as well as many of us interested in heritage conservation will find all this very exciting...Cambodia has many good lessons for all of us.
