Kenyatta University has won a multi-country grant of 719,939 Euro from the European Union. A consortium of 6 partners from four countries, namely, Kenya, Somalia, Turkey and Poland has received a multi-country, cross regional Grant through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) (Erasmus+EDU-2023-CBHE STRAND 2 – Capacity Building in Higher Education). This multi-faceted,...Read More
Dr. Eunice Githae from the department of Psychology has won a research grant from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to the tune of USD 20,000 for the project titled Gender outcomes in using Brief Motivational Interventions (BMIs) on Shaping Beliefs and Attitudes towards Doping for Athletes in Secondary Schools. Dr. Githae seeks to explore gender disparity...Read More
Kenyatta University Conference Center (KUCC) Time; 8.00-5.00 Pm The event was organized by Kenyatta University in collaboration with Futurize, through Business Administration Department. The launch was attended by members of Kenyatta University, Futurize officials and representatives from various corporations, as well as students from several universities across Africa continent through blended mode. Fuel Africa 2024 is a...Read More
We are thrilled to share an exciting development from the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) regarding the remarkable work of Dr. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, a distinguished TWAS-Sida grantee conducting groundbreaking research at Kenyatta University (KU) in revolutionizing agricultural practices, with a focus on enhancing soil fertility through innovative methods. Dr. Njeru working on a microscope...Read More
Prof Waceke Wanjohi leads a Research Program funded by Osho Chemical Industries Limited Kenyatta University is putting great emphasis on collaborations with local industries to ensure relevance of academic and research programs. One of the on – going flagship project which is funded by Osho Chemical Industries Limited (OCIL) is on “Bioprospecting for Potential Biocontrol...Read More
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
