Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology was awarded top position in the Educational Institutions Category during the just concluded UNESCO National Cultural Celebrations held at the Machakos People’s Park, Machakos County from the 1st to 3rd September , 2016.

Receiving the award was the Coordinator Institute of Cultural Heritage and Material Science, Dr Isaya Onjala said that the Institute displayed the cultural diversity of the community surrounding the University and how the University promotes and appreciates various cultural backgrounds. The award was awarded by Dr. Evangeline Njoka, CEO and Secretary General Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM).