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
Across Africa and beyond, the gap between medical needs and accessible technology remains a pressing challenge. Kenyatta University (KU) is decisively responding to this call through the Invention Education (IvE) Project, a transformative initiative that is redefining the intersection of engineering, healthcare, and business. In a recent high-level stakeholders’ meeting chaired by Prof. Paul Okemo,...Read More
Kenyatta University (KU) has reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and international collaboration following a courtesy call by officials from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nairobi. The engagement brought together senior university leadership and German representatives to explore ways of deepening cooperation in higher education, research and student mobility, signaling the...Read More
Kenyatta University (KU) reaffirmed its leadership in education research and innovation during the official launch of the Harnessing Education Research for Impact in Africa (HERI AFRICA) initiative held on February 19, 2026, at Kisii University in Kisii County. The high-level event brought together key education stakeholders and was graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education,...Read More
