University News

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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Read More

Kenyatta University continues to strengthen its global presence through active participation in international academic engagements. The University’s leadership is proudly representing the institution at the 7th International Staff Week hosted by the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, Italy, from 8th...Read More

Kenyatta University recently underwent a formal inspection by the Commission for University Education(CUE), covering two programmes, Bachelor of Architecture and Master’s of Public Policy- each inspected separately, as part of the institution’s ongoing commitment to maintaining academic standards and programme...Read More

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, held a high-level engagement forum with students and staff at the Mombasa Campus, reaffirming the University’s commitment to responsive leadership and improved service delivery. The meeting, defined by candid dialogue and mutual respect, provided a platform for...Read More

The University has officially commissioned the 2026 cohort of Peer Counsellors in a vibrant ceremony that reaffirmed its commitment to student mental wellness and holistic development. The event brought together university leadership, health professionals, student representatives and external partners in...Read More

A major step towards strengthening inclusive higher education was realised as the University recently hosted the Disability Inclusion Partnership Project Dissemination Workshop, bringing together scholars, policy experts, disability advocates and development partners from Kenya and the United Kingdom. The forum,...Read More