A significant milestone in advancing research-led education has been realised with the official launch of the HERI Africa Research Chair in Life Skills and Values Education, a strategic initiative poised to position the institution at the forefront of transformative and impact-driven scholarship across the continent. The launch, held at the International Languages and Culture Centre...Read More

The peer mentorship initiative is part of the British Council Gender Equality Partnership Project, implemented by Kenyatta University in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University under the Going Global Partnerships. Members of the KUFESST Club, project project researchers from KU, patrons, and student mentors gathered for a peer neighbours project review meeting at KUFESST. The meeting...Read More

Following the successful KUFESST members’ training led by coaching experts from the UK, a review meeting of the peer mentorship initiative under the British Council Gender Equality Partnership Project now shifts focus to the voices at the heart of the programme, the student mentors. After undergoing intensive training during the KUFESST workshops held on 12th,...Read More

Kenyatta University recently hosted a significant engagement on nuclear science and technology following a visit to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – Internet Reactor Laboratory (IRL), as well as a courtesy call and public lecture by Mr. William Magwood IV, Director General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). The Internet Reactor Laboratory is an initiative...Read More

Kenyatta University marked a significant milestone on 18th March 2026 with the official launch of the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive and Sustainable Physical Education and Sports for Community Development. The initiative reflects the University’s commitment to leveraging sport and physical activity as tools for promoting social inclusion, sustainability and community transformation. The launch event, held...Read More

In a productive move toward regional collaboration, Hon. Evans Muhanga, Permanent Secretary of Zambia’s Ministry of Tourism, visited the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) at Kenyatta University for a benchmarking mission. On behalf of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Okemo, DVC Administration and Finance, hosted the courtesy call, providing a platform to...Read More

Kenyatta University today hosted a public lecture titled “Running Truths: Lessons from Thirty Years of Study in East Africa”. The lecture, held on 12th March 2026, brought together scholars, researchers, students, and sports professionals from Kenyatta University and KCA University. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Yannis P. Pitsiladis, Professor of Sports and Exercise Science...Read More

Students from the Kenyatta University Female Students in Science and Technology Society (KUFESST) took part in a mentorship outreach programme aimed at promoting gender balance in STEM education. The activity forms part of the project “Use of Peer Neighbours to Improve Gender Balance in Higher Education STEM Subjects,” a collaborative initiative between Kenyatta University and...Read More

In an effort to enhance the achievement of Kenyatta University’s Research, Innovation and Product Development mandate as outlined in the University Strategic and Vision Plan 2023-2027, the University has launched the 2025/2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Innovation Grant. The 2025/2026 Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Innovation Grant will focus on product development and commercialization. We anticipate to award...Read More

Kenyatta University continues to cement its role as a premier hub for technological transformation, recently hosting a high-level demonstration of Agrilo, an innovative precision agriculture solution designed to revolutionize smallholder farming. The Chairperson of the University Council, Prof. Clara Momanyi, Ph.D., EBS, alongside Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance) Prof. Paul Okemo, received Prof. Mohammed...Read More