As part of the University’s internationalisation agenda, from September 16 –20, 2026, the Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kenyatta University, had the great pleasure of hosting Dr. Wioleta Gierszewska from the Institute of Political Studies at the University of Gdańsk, Poland. Dr. Gierszewska was also introduced to the Department of History, Archeology, and...Read More

Kenyatta University students gained insights into the evolving world of work during a Future of Work Lab featuring an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused hackathon organised by the Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes on 23 September 2026. The engagement provided students with an opportunity to explore emerging workplace trends, understand changing labour market demands and...Read More

Kenyatta University is expanding the horizons of learning, research and cultural exchange with the launch of a new China Education Publishing and Media Group (CEPMG) bookshelf and the donation of approximately 300 academic books to its Confucius Institute. More than a collection of books, the initiative is creating a new gateway for students and scholars...Read More

Kenyatta University (KU) has positioned university sport as a platform for peacebuilding, inclusion and social cohesion, bringing together more than 500 members of the University community and partners for a 10-kilometre walk to mark the International Day of University Sports and the International Day of Peace. Held under the theme, “Ten Years, Ten Kilometres, One...Read More

Kenyatta University has launched its Digital Mentorship System as part of efforts to strengthen student support through technology and enhance access to mentorship services across the institution. The launch took place on 17 September 2026 at the Business Students Service Centre (BSSC) during a Mentorship Capacity Building Seminar. The event brought together two important aspects...Read More

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