The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for many years, the University of Nairobi responded to the national regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi, ushirika ulioanzishwa na sheria ya bunge kifungu cha 210 kulingana na sheria za Kenya, ni chuokilichotangulia katika masomo ya vyuo vikuu nchini Kenya na maeneo ya karibu.Kimekuwa chuo kikuu cha pekee nchini Kenya kwa muda mrefu,na kimeitikia wito wa kitaifa, maeneo ya karibu na Afrika kutoa masomo ya hali ya juu na kuchagua zaidi masomo ya sayansi, tekinolojia, masomo ya sanaa na sayansi ya jamii na fani.Hadi sasa idadi ya taratibu zinazopeanwa ni kadri ya mia mbili wanafunzi wakiwa wanasomea shahada za digrii ya kwanza na shahada za uzamili,zikiwa na utaratibu uliosimamiwa vizuri.