The University of Nairobi has made it easier for students and researchers to access online tools during the COVID 19 pendamic period.
- For students:
- Using the “student mail” link at the bottom of the UoN Homepage (https://mail2.uonbi.ac.ke/), create a UoN e-mail account using registration number and National ID/passport.
- Create a network access account on students email link (https://mail2.uonbi.ac.ke/) - use the email created in Step (a) above.
- You will receive network access account details through the already created students email account.
- For staff: send an email to the director ICT (ict@uonbi.ac.ke), providing your Full Name and Payroll Number.
USING VPN FOR REMOTE ACCESS
- Go to https://vpn.uonbi.ac.ke, login to the network using the username and password used for email access.
- Select the link to UoN Library Electronic resources link.
USING REMOTEXS
- If you do not have an account already, click on the Register here link
- Fill out the online registration form. Ensure you use your University of Nairobi Email.
- Wait for approval confirmation that normally takes 24 hours
- Return to the login page and use your username and password.
- From the remotexs homepage, you can access all the electronic resources provided by the Library
To access: go to University library website (https://uonlibrary.uonbi.ac.ke)
Then click Find electronic journals.
You will find a list with an array of journals to select from.
Select a specific letter to filter out what you need.
Select : "J" to lead you to journals store.
Then select "J store".
Search the field of study you are interested in
To access Journals outside the University (as a staff)
Go to this link: https://vpn.uonbi.ac.ke/remote/login?lang=en
Access using your wifi credentials.
Username: Payroll number
Password: use your wifi access password
To access Journals outside the University (as a student)
Go to this link: https://vpn.uonbi.ac.ke/remote/login?lang=en
Access using your wifi credentials.
Username: Registration number e.g.if your registration number is I20/123456/2020,
Your username will be: I201234562020
Password: use your wifi access password
(1) Access resources
(2) Login either as a staff or student
(3) Search for a journal