University News

Kenyatta University has reinforced its commitment to sound corporate governance, constructive social dialogue, and harmonious labour relations following an introductory courtesy meeting between the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, and newly elected officials of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU),...Read More

Kenyatta University has been awarded the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive and Sustainable Physical Education and Sport for Community Development, following a rigorous and highly competitive evaluation process conducted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The draft agreements for the establishment of...Read More

Kenyatta University hosted a high-level delegation from Cankiri Karatekin University of Turkey during a courtesy visit aimed at deepening academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. The visit marked a significant milestone in a partnership that began in 2023,...Read More

Kenyatta University marked GIS Day 2025 on 19th November 2025 at KU-BSSC Room 14, celebrating the theme “Where Spatial Meets Everything” with the rallying call “Spatial Thought for All!”. The event brought together students, faculty, industry partners, and experts to...Read More

The Ag.Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu, held a meeting with all staff members working  in the Vice-Chancellors’ division, on Tuesday 27th January, 2026. Staff pledged to give him full support as he embarks in his new position at KU.Read More

Kenyatta University continues to reinforce its position as a regional hub for advanced radiation protection training following a courtesy call by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) to the Vice-Chancellor, underscoring the University’s...Read More

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