University News

We are thrilled to share an exciting development from the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) regarding the remarkable work of Dr. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, a distinguished TWAS-Sida grantee conducting groundbreaking research at Kenyatta University (KU) in revolutionizing agricultural practices, with...Read More

Prof Waceke Wanjohi leads a Research Program funded by Osho Chemical Industries Limited Kenyatta University is putting great emphasis on collaborations with local industries to ensure relevance of academic and research programs. One of the on – going flagship project...Read More

Dr. Ezekiel Njeru Mugendi of the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology is among the first cohort of awardees under the Future Leaders –African Independent Research (FLAIR) fellowship that seeks to support early career researchers to build their career and become...Read More

In the era of fast fashion, the rapid production and disposal of clothing have become a major environmental concern. The fashion industry’s massive water consumption and carbon emissions contribute significantly to ecological degradation. In perspective, the global textile and clothing...Read More

Digital technology is billed as an important catalyst in quickening the pace towards the achievement of universal healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to quality healthcare remains a pipe dream. Yet, to manage electronic health records, implement...Read More

Kenyatta university choir continued its dominance of the Kenya Music festival in the University category winning for best overall University for the 9th year running. KU won in 29 of about 55 items entered in the festivals and was presented...Read More

A group of five students, Thomas Mbaru,Lawrence Kinuthia, Fenton Okoth, Joyreen Wanyeki, and Mercy Nyakang’i, from the CISP & CDN-sponsored Master of Economics (Cooperation & Human Development) programme at Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, have beaten all odds to emerge top in Africa...Read More

In 2021 Kenyatta University (KU) in partnership with Abt Associates responded to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Health Sector Financing put out by USAID.  This partnership successfully secured funding to implement the USAID Health Equity and Resource Optimisation...Read More

The Nakuru Campus Form Four Leavers Career Day was a resounding success, providing a platform for students to gain valuable insights into career choices, higher education institutions, and the importance of digital literacy in the modern world. The event was...Read More

Kenyatta University Economics graduate George Ngari says his search for a job ended when he got tips on how to make clean ‘charcoal’ from sawdust and wheat straws. He is making briquettes used for cooking in Narok where he was...Read More

Kenyatta University has secured funding to establish the country’s first​ National Reference Research Centre for herbal medicine​. The infrastructure grant of Ksh69M was awarded by the National Research Fund. ​T​he Center will be utilized by University’s researchers from other institutions and...Read More