The inaugural lecture series was started in the day of the University of East Africa when it was the practice of the University College ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã to have its newly appointed professors deliver their first public lectures in ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. The academic journey begun in 1966 when Prof. H.W. Alexander, gave the first ever inaugural lecture in the University. To date, a total of 46 inaugural lectures have been given at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã as highlighted below.

2017


, a Professor of Human Anatomy,
"Anatomical Variations among Black Kenyans: Relevance in Health and Disease"
November 13, 2017

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2015


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‘The Role of Philosophy at the University’
November 20, 2015

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2013


, SC - Law

January 24, 2013

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2012


- Pharmarcy

March 14, 2012

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2007


Ìý- Arts

October 4, 2007


- Arts

July 26, 2007

2006




May 26, 2006


Ìý- Dental Sciences

May 18, 2006

2004


Ìý– Agriculture

September 9, 2004

2003


- Medicine

October 9, 2003


Ìý- Social Science

June 19, 2003

2001


Ìý– Medicine

August 13, 2001

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1999


Ìý– Arts

September 30, 1999


Ìý– A.D.D.
“Real Property Valuation: A Profession in search of a Discipline�
September 23, 1999


– I.A.S.

September 9, 1999

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1996


– Arts

September 26, 1996


Ìý– Veterinary Meicine

July 18, 1996

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Ìý– Arts

August 17, 1995

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1993

Ìý– Engineering

January 28, 1993

1992


Prof.ÌýÌý Alfred Vincent Otieno – Engineering

July 30, 1992


Prof.Ìý Jacton B. Ojwang – Law

July 9, 1992

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Prof. James Kirumbi Kimani – Medicine

“Prevention of Fainting and Oedema in the Giraffe�

July 2, 1992

1989


Ìý– Engineering

November 2, 1989

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1986


Ìý– Engineering

July 23, 1986

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1982

Prof. Reuben Benjamin Ogendo – Arts

“Geography: The Discipline and its Role in Public Policy�

May 27, 1982

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Ìý– Science
“Pervasiveness of Physics in Life�
April 28, 1981

Prof. Gideon S. Were – I.A.S.

“History, Public Morality and Nation Building: A Survey of Africa since Independence�

March 26, 1981

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Prof.ÌýÌý R.B.L. Smith – Engineering

“The Engineers and the Environment�

February 26, 1981

1980


Prof. J. Muhangi – Medicine

January 31, 1980

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1978


Prof. Ìý Gellaram Ghetandas Asnani – Science

November 30, 1978


Prof.ÌýÌý Neville John Skinner – Science

May 11, 1978

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Prof. Hillary Peter Ojiambo – Medicine

March 9, 1978

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1977


Prof. Gerald Munene Mugera – Pharmacy

November 22, 1977


Prof. Joseph Gerardus Donders – Arts

March 10, 1977

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1976


Prof. Godwin Olu Patrick Obasi – Science

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1976


Prof. Henry Sinchair Wood – A.D.D.Ìý

May 12, 1976

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1975


Prof. Thomas R. Odhiambo – Vet. Medicine
“Insect Production and Reproduction�
December 2, 1975

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1971


Prof. Hector M. Cameron – Medicine

October 1, 1971


Prof. Francis C.A. Cammaerts – Education

October 8, 1971


Prof. David Robertshaw – Vet. Medicine

October 22, 1971


Prof. ÌýAndrew J. Gurr – Arts

October 29, 1971


Prof. Mohamed Hyder – Science

November 26, 1971


Prof. Stephen C. Neil – Arts

November 12, 1971

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1968

Prof. Joseph M. Mungai – Medicine

“The Anthropological basis of Medicine in East Africa�

November 16, 1968

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Prof. Simeon H. Ominde – Arts

February 22, 1968

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1966

Prof. Peter Robins – Science

“Chemistry and Archeology – A meeting place for the two cultures�

November 25, 1966

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Prof. H.W. Alexander – Science

“Mathematics and the Arts�

23rdÌýSeptember, 1966