Nairobi News

Columbia Global announces two unique opportunities for Columbia faculty and displaced scholars to conduct research at one of our Global Centers.

Are you a theater artist educator interested in bringing your creative experience into the non-profit professional world?

Dr. Craig J. Heck, an early-career investigator focused on public health research, recently spent several months as a Scholar-in-Residence at the Columbia Global Center in Nairobi. 

Kenya was a place unlike any other, with people who view their African culture as a strong and independent force.

As a student of African Studies and Kiswahili, being in Nairobi stirred something far deeper than I imagined.

"Every assigned task was meaningful and deserved my full attention."  Alexandra Hussey, CGT'25.

How can Africa put its house in order and forge a mighty stride toward genuine freedom?

We are seeking a consultant to conduct interviews, analyses, and to write a report on the Taking the Stage Project. 

 Insights from Kenyan Youth Advocating for Human Rights in a Changing World

Kibera’s story is evolving. Women, especially, are becoming more resilient through community support and entrepreneurship.

Gerawork Gizaw presented his ongoing research on hospitality extended to refugees in Kenya at the University of Potsdam.

Dr. Deckelbaum's compassion transformed countless lives, instilling hope and fostering growth in both personal and professional spheres.