University News

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...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...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...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...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...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,...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...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...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...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...Read More

Kenyatta University has entered a new era of leadership following the appointment of Prof. John Okumu as the University’s substantive Vice-Chancellor, effective 27th July 2026. The appointment, made by the University Council, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s continued...Read More

Kenyatta University today hosted a delegation from Mekelle University, led by Dr. Abdelkader Kedir, Academic Vice President during a courtesy call aimed at exploring opportunities for strengthening academic and institutional collaboration between the two universities.The delegation also included Dr. Shi...Read More