NAIROBI, Kenya, July 22, 2026, Kenyatta University is hosting the //kood/Nairobi Selection Sprint, a three-week, free and full-time admissions programme giving Kenyans from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to pursue technology careers without requiring prior coding experience or a university degree. The Selection Sprint, which began on 20 July 2026 at Kenyatta University, brings together about...Read More
Today, on August 19, 2026, Kenyatta University hosted a distinguished guest lecture with Dr. Sambo Ouedraogo, a Senior Lecturer at Université Norbert Zongo (UNZ) in Burkina Faso. The event, which was held in a hybrid format at the BZ 7 facility and also broadcast online, centered on the main theme: “Opportunities for Collaboration between Université...Read More
Kenyatta University has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing collaborative solutions to climate change through the opening of the 2nd African Universities and Communities Climate Week (AUCCW 2026). The engagement brought together university leaders, researchers, community representatives and development partners to strengthen collective action towards healthier, more resilient communities across Africa. Held under the spirit of...Read More
Kenyatta University is hosting the 1st International Multidisciplinary Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Sustainability at North Coast Beach Hotel, Kikambala, Kilifi, bringing together scholars, researchers, policymakers, development partners and practitioners from Kenya and across the globe to explore the role of indigenous knowledge in advancing sustainable development. The conference provides an interdisciplinary platform for...Read More
Kenyatta University has strengthened its role in advancing scientific research and regional collaboration following the opening of the East African Astronomical Society (EAAS) 2026 Workshop, held under the theme “Bridging the Gap Using Astronomy as a Driver for Regional Development.” The workshop brought together researchers, educators, students and international partners to explore the transformative role...Read More
Kenyatta University has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing engineering innovation and research that responds to real-world challenges. This was demonstrated during the Engineering Research Scientific Conference, which brought together government officials, regulators, industry partners, researchers, and academics to explore practical solutions for a sustainable and circular economy. The conference provided a platform for stakeholders to...Read More
Kenyatta University has strengthened its commitment to advancing higher education within the East African region through a strategic partnership and books donations with The East African University (TEAU). The engagement, held at the University’s Main Campus, brought together leaders from both institutions to foster collaboration in research, innovation, academic exchange and knowledge sharing aimed at...Read More
Kenyatta University has reinforced its position as a regional hub for innovation and professional development following the opening of the Fourth Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa Annual Student Congress (SAASC 2026). The three day congress, held from 22nd to 24th July, 2026, brought together students, industry leaders, researchers and energy professionals from across the...Read More
ERASMUS+ CBHE IIDEMIC PROJECT KENYATTA UNIVERSITY FACULTY DISSEMINATION SEMINAR Date: 18th June 2026 Venue: Kenyatta University Business and Students’ Centre The global displacement crisis has reached an unprecedented scale, with over 120 million people worldwide forced to flee their homes. Here in Kenya, we host two of the world’s largest refugee zones, the Kakuma Refugee...Read More
PhD candidate Regina Wango Kasau Kenyatta University continues to demonstrate its commitment to impactful research through the outstanding work of PhD candidate Regina Wango Kasau from the School of Engineering and Architecture, whose study on the architectural design of correctional facilities has attracted national attention. Regina’s research examines how the physical design of Kamiti Maximum...Read More
