Kenyatta University convened the 21st Kenyatta University Students Association (KUSA) Congress Feedback Evaluation Retreat at North Coast Beach Hotel, Mombasa, bringing together student leaders and University management to reflect on the Congress’ achievements, evaluate its performance, and chart a path for continuous improvement in student leadership. The retreat commenced with welcoming remarks from Mr. David...Read More
Kenyatta University reinforced its position as a globally connected, research-intensive institution driving innovation, sustainable development, and transformative higher education as it hosted UNESCO Chairs dignitaries, government officials, and research leaders for a series of high-level engagements on 16 June 2026. The engagements brought together leading voices in academia, government, and research to advance collaboration, strengthen...Read More
Kenyatta University hosted a delegation from the Nursing Council of Kenya on Monday, 16th March 2026 for an assessment and inspection visit aimed at evaluating the University’s preparedness and compliance in supporting training within the health sector. The visit began with a courtesy call to the Ag. Vice Chancellor setting the stage for the day’s...Read More
A bold new chapter in sports scholarship has begun with the launch of the Centre of Olympic Studies (KUCOS), a pioneering initiative designed to position the University as a leading hub for Olympic education, sports research, athlete development and the preservation of Kenya’s rich sporting heritage. The Centre brings together academia, government, sports organisations and...Read More
Kenyatta University, through the Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, partnered with the High Commission of India to hold a lunchtime yoga session aimed at promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and a healthier University community. The workshop, held on Thursday, 28 May 2026, introduced students and members of staff to basic yoga postures...Read More
Kenyatta University (KU) is set to enter a landmark academic partnership with Beijing International Studies University (BISU) of China, an institution with more than 250 collaborations with leading universities across Asia, with Kiswahili studies at the centre of the proposed alliance. The engagement brought together Prof. Chacha Mwita, KU’s Director of the Confucius Institute (CI)...Read More
Kenyatta University has been ranked in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, achieving an overall score of 62.3 out of 100, a milestone that underscores the institution’s deepening commitment to sustainable development, equity, and global partnership. Notably, KU is among a distinguished cohort of universities that participated in all 17 UN Sustainable Development...Read More
Kenyatta University recently hosted a brief but impactful courtesy call by Prof. Patrick Okori, Executive Secretary of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture. The engagement highlighted the importance of strengthening postgraduate education, research collaboration, and innovation across African universities. The Vice Chancellor was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and...Read More
Kenyatta University has reaffirmed its position as a leading regional institution driving higher education transformation across Africa through a strategic partnership with Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) and Somali National University (SNU). The partnership was highlighted during the launch of the Somali Women’s Graduate Master’s Degree Programme held on 17 June...Read More
PlastiCITIES: Changing Waste Work in Urban Kenya Kenyatta University Deadline for applications: 05 July 2026, at noon (East African Time) Kenyatta University (KU) invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for a fully funded PhD position under the PlastiCITIES research program. Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the social sciences, broadly defined to include...Read More
