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UNES enhances its fight against corruption
Members of UNES Corruption Prevention Committee (CPC) last month underwent an intensive two-day capacity building workshop on implementation of corruption eradication measures. The workshop, held in Naivasha on 13th and 14th January, 2012, was facilitated by Nicholas Mwenda and Sophia Muturi from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC). 
The objective of the workshop was to equip UNES-CPC members with knowledge and skills for them to effectively execute their role of coordinating anti corruption strategies at UNES including Integrity Testing Programme. This is in line with UNES’s policy of operating in a corruption free zone.
During the retreat, the EACC officers applauded UNES management for the effort so far in establishing the structural framework for institutionalizing corruption prevention and detection strategies in the organization. The outcome of the workshop was renewed commitment and vigor towards the never ending war against corruption and desire to promote integrity.
UNES Staff training on HIV/AIDS, Alcohol and Drug abuse
UNES Staff have undergone refresher training on HIV/AIDS, and alcohol and drug abuse on December 20th, 2011 as part of preparation for Christmas festivities. The half day training held at Chiromo Conference Center covered four main areas:-
- HIV/AIDS overview and epidemology
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Injection and blood safety
- Voluntary Medical Male circumcision
The training was conducted by Dr. Ambayo Gordon, Ms. Catherine Kalande, and Mr. Jonah Nyange of University of Nairobi Health Services.
The Managing Director of UNES, Professor Julius Ogeng'o also attended the training.
Apointment of Prof. Julius Ogeng'o as the new Managing Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Julius Ogeng'o as the new Managing Director, effective 1st November 2011.
Professor Julius Ogeng'o, a medical doctor, holds a Ph.D in Human Anatomy. Prior to his appointment, he was the long serving Chairman of the Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, and supervisor of the Chiromo Funeral Parlour.
He has worked at the university for over 20 years, authored over 80 scientific publications in international journals, and supervised several M.Sc. and Ph.D students.
UNES in Top 100 mid sized companies 2011
UNES scooped position 13 in the "Top 100 Mid-Sized Company" survey at a gala dinner held at Carnivore Gardens Nairobi on Friday 8th October 2011, climbing a massive 20 places from the previous position of 33 in 2010.
This year’s survey attracted 246 firms — same level as last year — though up to 300 firms had applied to take part in the process. The survey, which is in its fourth year, seeks to recognise the fastest growing and financially stable companies in the country, with annual sales of between Ksh70 million and Ksh1 billion.
Kenya Top 100 Survey
Kenya's Top 100 mid-sized companies Survey (‘Top 100 Survey') is an initiative of KPMG Kenya and Nation Media Group. The Survey seeks to identify Kenya's fastest growing medium sized companies in order to showcase business excellence and highlight some of the country's most successful entrepreneurship stories.
We strongly believe that there is a need to celebrate the entrepreneurs that have contributed to wealth and job creation in this country. Our intention, therefore, is that new role models and national heroes will emerge from the Survey.
What is a Top 100 Mid-sized Company?
Essentially, a "Top 100 Mid-sized Company" ('Top 100 Company') is one which ranks ahead of its peers in terms of revenue growth, profit growth, returns to shareholders and cash generation/liquidity. A Top 100 company has succeeded in progressively growing its market position in the industries in which it operates and over time,This growth has translated into both returns for its shareholders and a fairly sound financial position.
Key Distinguishing Factors
This Survey differs from other Surveys as follows:
- Objectivity: Awards will focus on quantitative criteria.
- Focus on medium-sized enterprises
- Emphasis on large participation rate to ensure credibility of the findings and the Top 100 List
- Conference and Exhibition for the Top 100:Free entry
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About UNES - The Organisation
Brief History
The decision to establish UNES was guided by the practice in the more successful entrepreneurial universities where commercial utilization of their resources has been achieved through the formation of university fully or jointly owned companies. The perception of universities as merely institutions of higher education has also been gradually giving way to the view that universities are important engines of economic growth and development. Universities are, therefore, increasingly being considered to be an integral part of the network of public facilities that act as centres of attraction for individual enterprises. In this paradigm shift, it has been recognized that doing first-class research is not sufficient for excellence in innovation. As a consequence, universities worldwide are increasingly adopting a more outgoing, market-led commercial attitude that plugs into the national and the global socioeconomic development.
The fundamental rationale, therefore, for creating UNES was to infuse a more business-like approach and an entrepreneurial spirit into the internal revenue generation where innovation and enterprise were freed from traditional rules, allowing for greater flexibility and faster response. One of the University Management Board Report on Income Generating Activities (1994) recommended the incorporation of UNES and observed that, “The company when established, should be more entrepreneurial, more customer driven, and more ready to short-circuit, if not completely forego, anything resembling the existing bureaucracy”. MandateUNES, registered as a private company limited by shares, operates within the provisions of the Companies Act (Chapter 486, Laws of Kenya). Its Articles and Memorandum of Association prescribe it as a distinct legal person, separate and independent from the University. The company was formed to, among other things:
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Corporate Vision: To be a premier knowledge-based business enterprise committed to turning ideas to reality. Corporate Mission: To promote and engage in business activities for the benefit of the University of Nairobi and other stakeholders Corporate Values
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Photo: UNES is awarded top 100 Mid sized companies 2010Income Generating units (IGUs)
UNES manages various University of Nairobi Income Generating Units.
Key among them;
Financial Management unit
Financial management forms ~ 95% of the UNES' business and primarily comes in the form fees charged for the collection, accounting and regular payments of funds to designated recipients on behalf of clients.
The accounting systems are fully computerized, and the payment transfer process is fully automated, exploiting UNES' banking partner, Barclays Bank's Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) system.
In 2007-2008, turnover was approximated Kshs. 2.4 Billion.
The financial management business unit also provides:
Consulting
UNES Consulting is the consulting business unit of UNES Ltd. It is divided into the following thematic Units:
