Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Prof Paul K Wainaina (LEFT) receives a dummy cheque for Ksh1M from Kenya Space Agency (KSA) presented by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry for Defence Amb. Dr Monica Juma (CENTER) together with Maj.General Thomas Chepkuto (second left) Acting Director–General KSA. Looking on (RIGHT) is Dr. Shadrack Mambo, Dean KU School of Engineering.The funds will be utilized to develop a nano satellite prototype for imagery, telemetry and drones for agricultural use and disaster management in the country following a successful submission...Read More
Kenyatta University fourth year Biotechnology student Simon Ndirangu has come up with an innovation that uses 3D printers to produce and develop improved nasal swabs. The process allows for production of up to 3,000 swabs a day and greatly enhances the testing capacity in Kenya that has been hampered by low availability of testing kits....Read More
Kenyatta University, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, has continued to record remarkable progress in various fields in line with its mission of providing quality education and training. Recently, the School of Health Sciences has seen tremendous growth in the last decade, particularly in the field of medicine, with the introduction of modern laboratories and...Read More
In a bid to strengthen its academic and operational frameworks, Kenyatta University recently hosted a managerial staff sensitisation workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Mainstreaming. Held on 12th and 13th March 2025 at the Business and Students Service Complex (BSSC) Mall, the event brought together Deans, Deputy Deans, Chairpersons of Departments, Research, Innovation, and...Read More
The sight of Prof Steven Runo in sorghum fields in Kibos, Alupe or Mbita, all in western Kenya, would be less alluring. But it is the work in those fields and under the scorching heat of the lake region that saw him win this year’s Royal Society Africa Prize for the best scientific research. (Source Daily...Read More
Kenyatta University dons recently won a research grant on digital health. The grant amounting to about £140,000 (Ksh19.8M) was awarded to a team of researchers from Kenyatta University and Newcastle University to address ‘digital health for migrant mothers and maternal care in Dadaab refugee camps. The team comprises of Principal Investigator, Dr Jennifer Bagelman and co-principal investigatorProf....Read More
We boast a vibrant community of over 1000 international students from more than 30 countries, enrolled in a range of programmes from diplomas to postgraduate studies. The University’s Department of Sports and Culture on 13th March 2025 hosted the International Cultural Day at Bishop Square, bringing together students, faculty, and dignitaries to celebrate the rich diversity...Read More
The collaboration on KU-HNU-DAAD which is currently in its third phase, brought together students from business school in Neu-Ulm University Germany and technical students from Kenyatta University (KU) incubated at the Chandaria Business Innovation Centre in a bid to grow an enterprise. The two teams worked hand in hand for ten days which comprised of...Read More
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TO HOST THE 10TH ALL AFRICA UNIVERSITY GAMES 2020 Nairobi, February 6th, 2020…The Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof. Paul K. Wainaina has today officially launched the preparations for hosting the 10th All Africa University Games 2020 to be held at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya by commissioning the Local Organising Committee (LOC), unveiling the Games logo...Read More
