Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen (@Prof

Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen

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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen

@Prof_PatrickV

Chancellor, University of Nairobi.

Global

Born May 22, 1969

Joined January 2012

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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
May 12
During the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi, I had the honour of hosting President Emmanuel Macron alongside President William Ruto as we marked a defining moment for innovation on the continent, launching a landmark science and engineering complex as part of
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
May 7, 2023
Extremely honored to welcome President @WilliamsRuto to the GCA Floating Office today to join forces to double down on climate adaptation finance through the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program #AAAP ahead of the Africa Climate Action Summit @akin_adesina @AUC_MoussaFaki
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Jan 1, 2024
My heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo @Presidence_RDC. I look forward to further strengthening our collaboration to deliver adaptation finance for DRC and for Africa.
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Nov 25, 2024
Thank you H.E. President Dr. @WilliamsRuto, for your tremendous leadership. Speaking at the @uonbi Silicon Savannah launch today, the President emphasized the national significance of the initiative: "I am encouraged by the ambition of the Big 5 initiatives, spearheaded by the
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Dec 3, 2023
Securing adaptation finance is make or break for Africa. President @WilliamsRuto is leading the way with bold action on the heels of our #COP28    Adaptation Climate Finance Summit in support of #AAAP. Construction of GCA's Africa HQ starts March 2024 at Kenya School of Gov't!
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Jan 12, 2024
Honored to be appointed by H.E. President @WilliamsRuto as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. Excited to drive this academic powerhouse to the next level as an incubator of African talent & support Kenya & the continent on its green growth journey. uonbi.ac.ke/news/president…
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
May 7, 2023
We look forward to supporting the Government of Kenya and President @Williamsruto through our new regional office to be inaugurated during the Africa Climate Action Summit.
William Samoei Ruto, PhD
@WilliamsRuto
May 7, 2023
Climate change is a global threat to all nations; it is not about who contributed to it or not. It is about the dangers it poses to generations and how we can tackle it. The time to address this challenge is now.
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Mar 28, 2022
Honoured to meet with my big brother, mentor & source of inspiration, President @akin_adesina. His unprecedented & bold global leadership will help Africa’s food crisis with @AfDB $1bn plan to boost wheat production. Look fwd to collaborating through #AAAP tmsnrt.rs/3Nv5mjC
Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Dec 10, 2021
C’était un honneur de rencontrer le Président Tshisekedi @Presidence_RDC durant une visite officielle en République Démocratique du Congo afin de faire avancer les résultats de la #COP26 et de la mise en œuvre du Programme d’accélération de l’adaptation en Afrique #AAAP.
Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Sep 4, 2022
Success at #COP27 will depend on whether the needs of Africa, the world’s most climate-vulnerable continent, are met. This is why, together with GCA Chair Ban Ki-moon & @IMFNews Managing Director @KGeorgieva, I am co-convening the Africa Adaptation Summit #GCA2022 tomorrow.
Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Jul 8, 2025
Great to welcome Ali D. Mohamed @ClimateEnvoyKe, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya @WilliamsRuto with our Chair and 4th President of Senegal H.E. @Macky_Sall, as GCA #AAAP Distinguished Fellow.
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Jan 29, 2024
On my first visit as Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, I am energized by the collaborative spirit, passion, expertise & commitment demonstrated by our Executive Board & Staff Unions. Together, we will ignite innovation, champion inclusivity & create global impact at @uonbi
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Feb 1, 2024
Inspiring engaging with the University of Nairobi community during my first visit as Chancellor. Together, we will drive innovation, build global partnerships & invest in people to create the next generation of leaders who will shape Africa's green, equitable & prosperous future.
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Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen
@Prof_PatrickV
Nov 25, 2024
Today’s @uonbi Silicon Savannah launch would not be possible without the incredible bottom-up economic transformation vision of H.E. President Dr. @WilliamsRuto.
William Samoei Ruto, PhD
@WilliamsRuto
Nov 25, 2024
The University of Nairobi’s Silicon Savannah Innovation Park positions Kenya as a global hub for technology and innovation. This transformative initiative aligns with the government's digital jobs agenda to combat unemployment, equip our youth with the right skills and,
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