Dr. Ezekiel Njeru Mugendi of the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology is among the first cohort of awardees under the Future Leaders –African Independent Research (FLAIR) fellowship that seeks to support early career researchers to build their career and become leaders in their respective fields. The fellowship award of GBP 300,000 will support Dr. Njerui’s...Read More
In the era of fast fashion, the rapid production and disposal of clothing have become a major environmental concern. The fashion industry’s massive water consumption and carbon emissions contribute significantly to ecological degradation. In perspective, the global textile and clothing industry utilised a staggering 79 billion cubic metres of water in 2015 alone. Producing a...Read More
Digital technology is billed as an important catalyst in quickening the pace towards the achievement of universal healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to quality healthcare remains a pipe dream. Yet, to manage electronic health records, implement remote patient diagnosis and treatment, and manage digital data, health workers need a different set...Read More
Kenyatta university choir continued its dominance of the Kenya Music festival in the University category winning for best overall University for the 9th year running. KU won in 29 of about 55 items entered in the festivals and was presented with the winners trophy by President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Sagana State Lodge awards. KU...Read More
A group of five students, Thomas Mbaru,Lawrence Kinuthia, Fenton Okoth, Joyreen Wanyeki, and Mercy Nyakang’i, from the CISP & CDN-sponsored Master of Economics (Cooperation & Human Development) programme at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, have beaten all odds to emerge top in Africa and top 5 globally in the Geneva Challenge 2018. A total of 292 teams submitted their proposals. Their project...Read More
In 2021 Kenyatta University (KU) in partnership with Abt Associates responded to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Health Sector Financing put out by USAID. This partnership successfully secured funding to implement the USAID Health Equity and Resource Optimisation (HERO) project supporting 10 counties and the national government. USAID is focusing on strengthening localization...Read More
The Nakuru Campus Form Four Leavers Career Day was a resounding success, providing a platform for students to gain valuable insights into career choices, higher education institutions, and the importance of digital literacy in the modern world. The event was graced by speakers, including Dr. Thaddeus Rugar, Campus Director, Mr. Kenneth Njoroge, Senior Career Advisor...Read More
Kenyatta University Economics graduate George Ngari says his search for a job ended when he got tips on how to make clean ‘charcoal’ from sawdust and wheat straws. He is making briquettes used for cooking in Narok where he was born and sells to individuals and corporate bodies, earning more than Sh100,00 a month. He...Read More
Kenyatta University has secured funding to establish the country’s first National Reference Research Centre for herbal medicine. The infrastructure grant of Ksh69M was awarded by the National Research Fund. The Center will be utilized by University’s researchers from other institutions and researchers in the country and the region. Phytotherapy is a science-based practice distinguished from other...Read More
