University News

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...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...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...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...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...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...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