At Kenyatta University, purposeful partnerships continue to create pathways through which young people can acquire practical skills, explore innovation and prepare for opportunities in a rapidly changing digital economy. This vision took shape with the launch of the first cohort of the KOOD Nairobi programme, an initiative designed to equip young people with practical digital...Read More

Kenyatta University’s (KU) growing engagement with the private sector is opening new space for partnerships that can connect higher education with the wider economic and professional ecosystem. This took centre stage on Thursday, 10 September 2026, when a delegation from KCB Bank paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, at the University’s...Read More

Green Tech Project Puts African Universities at the Heart of Sustainable Innovation Kenyatta University has launched the Green Tech Mobility Project, a European Union funded initiative to strengthen academic collaboration and capacity in sustainable technologies across Africa. Anchored on “Advancing Sustainable Technologies through Academic Collaboration in Africa,” the project brings together universities and academic partners...Read More

Kenyatta University is positioning itself for institutional renewal, academic excellence and greater financial sustainability, as newly installed Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu outlined his strategic vision during his maiden State of the University address to academic staff on 1 September. The address provided an opportunity to set out a bold direction for the institution amid a...Read More

7th Vice-Chancellor, 10,000+ Fresh Faces: Kenyatta University Opens a New Chapter A new era of leadership and possibility is taking shape at Kenyatta University (KU) following the installation of Prof. John Okumu as the University’s 7th Vice-Chancellor, as the institution simultaneously welcomed its newest generation of students during the 2026/2027 Matriculation Ceremony held on Friday,...Read More

Nine countries and a refugee delegation have converged at Kenyatta University (KU) for the ANOC Zone V Youth Games, positioning the University as a hub for sporting excellence, youth development, regional integration and peace. The Games, which opened on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, bring together young athletes from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia,...Read More

Kenyatta University Senate Affairs members have commenced a Bonding and Team-Building Retreat at the KU North Coast Beach Hotel in Mombasa under the theme, “Strengthening Senate’s Strategic Leadership Role.” The retreat brings members together to strengthen teamwork, deepen collaboration and reaffirm their shared responsibility in advancing the University’s academic mission and institutional goals. Through interactive...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

Some partnerships are measured by agreements signed. Others are measured by the lives they transform and the legacy they leave behind. That spirit came to life at Kenyatta University as the University partnered with National Bank of Kenya (NBK) for a tree planting exercise that reflected a shared commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development....Read More

Kenyatta University has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international academic partnerships following engagements with a delegation from East China Normal University (ECNU), China, focused on advancing collaboration in educational technology, artificial intelligence and teacher education. The eight member delegation, led by PENG Liping, Director of the International Center for Teacher Education, and comprising ZHANG Wei,...Read More