Kenyatta University (KU) reaffirmed its leadership in education research and innovation during the official launch of the Harnessing Education Research for Impact in Africa (HERI AFRICA) initiative held on February 19, 2026, at Kisii University in Kisii County. The high-level event brought together key education stakeholders and was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education,...Read More
In an era where public institutions are increasingly evaluated not only on performance but on transparency, accountability, and ethical governance, Kenyatta University convened an Access to Information (ATI) Committee Training to strengthen institutional compliance with Kenya’s evolving legal and governance framework. Held under the theme “Deepening Access to Information within the Institution,” the training brought...Read More
More than a courtesy call, the recent visit by a delegation from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Professor Tavneet Suri, the Louis E. Seley Professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she also serves as Professor of Applied Economics and Professor Robert van der Hilst, MIT Schlumberger Professor of Earth...Read More
Kenyatta University hosted a high-level courtesy call from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE), Federal Government of Somalia, as both parties explored pathways for expanded academic collaboration. The discussions, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Boardroom, were led on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Wainaina, by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Outreach),...Read More
Following the successful conclusion of the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo (GTRDCE) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi from 16th – 18th February 2026. The Jamaica team paid a courtesy visit to Kenyatta University and were received by Prof. John Okumu the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Caroline Thoruwa DVC RIO,...Read More
Kenya hosted tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the world during the official opening of the 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo (GTRDCE) 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, 16th-18th February 2026. The high-level event was presided over by Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, and...Read More
Kenyatta University continues to solidify its position as a regional hub for climate research following an engagement with Prof. John Selker, Founding Director of the Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO). The courtesy call, held on 10 February 2026, focused on the continued success and strategic value of the ARCUS project weather station hosted at the University....Read More
As higher education takes on an increasingly strategic role in regional development, Kenyatta University (KU) is deepening its international engagement through discussions with Amoud University, one of Somalia’s leading higher education institutions, in a strategic meeting chaired by Prof. John Okumu, Acting Vice-Chancellor. The engagement brought together senior leadership from both institutions to explore collaboration...Read More
Kenyatta University (KU) continues to position itself as a key academic actor within global diplomacy and international cooperation, following a high-level courtesy call by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Kenya, H.E. Mr. Tokar Yuri, aimed at advancing bilateral engagement through education, culture, research, and scientific exchange. The Ambassador, accompanied by Ms. Olena Ivanchuk, Counsellor for...Read More
Kenyatta University (KU) is once again demonstrating its leadership in the internationalization of higher education by transitioning its ambitious global agendas from high-level policy into transformative, actionable reality. Following the landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in 2025, the University recently hosted a senior delegation from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India, to...Read More
