Kenyatta University hosted its annual Career Week opening ceremony on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 under the theme “Unlocking Sustainable Opportunities from Campus to Career,” bringing together students, academia and industry leaders in a strategic forum aimed at enhancing graduate employability and strengthening industry partnerships. The event, titled “Bridging Academia and Industry,” attracted over 40 corporate...Read More

Kenyatta University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, together with the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Wainaina, presided over a farewell engagement with the Executive Dean and Deputy Executive Deans of Schools in honour of Prof. Wainaina as he concluded his tenure. The engagement provided a moment of reflection and appreciation for Prof. Wainaina’s distinguished leadership, during...Read More

Kenyatta University’s incoming Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, officially received the instruments of power from outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Wainaina, following the completion of his final term. The ceremonial handover signifies the seamless transition of leadership and the university’s continued commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and growth. The ceremony was witnessed by Kenyatta University Chairperson...Read More

As Kenyatta University concludes the ten-year leadership tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul K. Wainaina, the Farewell Committee has published a special issue of the Tribune to document and reflect on this important period in the University’s institutional life. Covering the years 2016–2026, the publication is guided by the theme “Celebrating a Legacy of...Read More

Kenyatta University has officially rolled out medical education at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), marking a major milestone in the training of its medical students. The Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, Prof. Paul K. Wainaina, together with the Chief Executive Officer of KUTRRH, Dr. Zeinab Gura, presided over the landmark event that...Read More

Kenyatta University (KU) is taking deliberate steps towards future-ready education following high-level discussions with Shanghai Edutech Co. Ltd., a global leader in AI-enabled education technologies. The engagement saw Prof. Joseph Ngeranwa, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Outreach), host Mr. John Xu, Chief Executive Officer of Shanghai Edutech, for a courtesy call focused on a...Read More

Kenyatta University Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Outreach, Prof. Joseph Ngeranwa (7th left, front row),  welcomes a delegation of faculty and students from Hollins University, Roanoke, Virginia, USA  for a Study Abroad Programme focused on interdisciplinary learning, public health, reproductive health and cross-cultural academic exchange. The delegation was led by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton,...Read More

A delegation from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) paid a courtesy call to Kenyatta University as part of a structured engagement aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing understanding of remuneration policies within institutions of higher learning. The delegation was led by Commissioner Wangui Muchiri, accompanied by fellow commissioners and technical personnel from the SRC....Read More

Kenyatta University (KU) on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, hosted a delegation from Puntland State University (PSU), Somalia, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohamud Hamid, for a courtesy call aimed at strengthening academic collaboration. The meeting, held at the Mandela A Boardroom, was received on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Waceke...Read More

Kenyaatta University successfully held its 58th Graduation Ceremony, a landmark academic event graced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Ogamba. The ceremony was presided over by the University Chancellor, Amb. (Dr.) Francis Muthaura, and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paul Wainaina. During the ceremony, a total of 6,520 graduands were conferred with degrees and certificates,...Read More