Peace is rarely framed as a question of finance. Yet the structures of debt, taxation, and global capital profoundly shape whether societies move toward stability or conflict.
In her latest article in IFC Review, Prof. Attiya Waris reflects on the relationship between financial systems and peace, inviting a deeper conversation about justice, governance, and global economic responsibility. Read the article HERE
Sixteen undergraduate law students from the University of Nairobi have successfully completed the Amboseli Socio-Legal Regime Research Project, a major field study examining the intersection of land governance, conservation, and access to justice. The findings were unveiled on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026; during the 5th Brown Bag Symposium at the Faculty of Law, marking a milestone for the institution’s student-led research initiatives.
The Faculty of Law, is proud to celebrate two of its outstanding students, Caleb Kipruto Mutai and Ayaga Max, who have been named recipients of the C.B. Madan Student Prize 2025. Their recognition comes from Platform Magazine, which annually highlights the finest student contributions in legal commentary and critical thought, honouring the legacy of the late Chief Justice C.B. Madan, one of Kenya’s most distinguished jurists.
University of Nairobi's Prof. Attiya Waris has emerged as a leading voice in the United Nations' most ambitious reform effort in decades, proposing transformative changes to strengthen the UN's human rights machinery as the organization approaches its 80th anniversary.
