Kenyatta University has reaffirmed its long-standing and strategic partnership with the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) following a high-level courtesy call that underscored mutual commitment to sustained collaboration, institutional support, and shared socio-economic impact. The meeting brought together senior university management led by Prof. John Okumu, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nelson Wawire, representing the Acting...Read More
Kenyatta University is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of one of its most distinguished alumni, Dr. Meshack Malo, following his appointment as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Deputy Regional Representative for Africa. Based at the FAO continental office in Accra, Ghana, Dr. Malo will serve as the deputy to Dr. Abebe Haile Gabriel,...Read More
Kenyatta University continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive and participatory governance through sustained engagement between University leadership and student representatives. In a courtesy call that underscored this ethos, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, met with members of the Student Governing Council (SGC) and the KUSA 21st Congress, reaffirming the centrality of student voices...Read More
Kenyatta University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu , played host to a visiting delegations from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, led by Prof. Juan Carlos Puyana, Chair, Institute of Global Surgery, School of Population Health , alongside Dr. Alex van Duinen of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The meeting, which included...Read More
Kenyatta University has reinforced its commitment to sound corporate governance, constructive social dialogue, and harmonious labour relations following an introductory courtesy meeting between the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, and newly elected officials of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), led by Chairperson Dr. Stephen Monanda. The engagement, held at the University, brought together the...Read More
Kenyatta University has been awarded the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive and Sustainable Physical Education and Sport for Community Development, following a rigorous and highly competitive evaluation process conducted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The draft agreements for the establishment of the new Chair were formally transmitted yesterday, marking a historic milestone for the University, Kenya,...Read More
Kenyatta University hosted a high-level delegation from Cankiri Karatekin University of Turkey during a courtesy visit aimed at deepening academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. The visit marked a significant milestone in a partnership that began in 2023, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize collaborations across various...Read More
Kenyatta University marked GIS Day 2025 on 19th November 2025 at KU-BSSC Room 14, celebrating the theme “Where Spatial Meets Everything” with the rallying call “Spatial Thought for All!”. The event brought together students, faculty, industry partners, and experts to explore the transformative role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technologies in decision-making, innovation,...Read More
The Ag.Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu, held a meeting with all staff members working in the Vice-Chancellors’ division, on Tuesday 27th January, 2026. Staff pledged to give him full support as he embarks in his new position at KU.Read More
Kenyatta University in partnership with University of Pavia, Italy are implementing the Project – “Promoting Sustainable Human Development through the Consolidation and Expansion of the Cooperation and Development Network. The Project with funding from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is extending two small grants of Euro 2,500 each to early career researchers to...Read More
