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Kenyatta University

Nyambane graduates, ending a 26-year education journey

Walter Mong’are aka Nyambane graduates with a degree 26 years since he enrolled for one.

By Fred Kagonye 14 days ago

Nyambane graduates, ending a 26-year education journey

Lady Bucks see off JKUAT

Lady Bucks see off JKUAT

By Washington Onyango 25 days ago

Basketball: Lady Bucks teach JKUAT how to play basketball in Kisumu

Basketball: Lady Bucks teach JKUAT how to play basketball in Kisumu

By Washington Onyango 26 days ago

Kenyatta University council gets new management

Kenyatta University council gets new management

By Betty Njeru 28 days ago

Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League: Ulinzi Warriors out to arrest KU's Pirates

Ulinzi Warriors will be seeking to catch up with leaders Equity Bank Dumas when they face Kenyatta University (KU) Pirates in their final first leg match of the Kenya Basketball Federation

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League: Ulinzi Warriors out to arrest KU's Pirates

Kenyatta University students warn against proposed fees increase

Vice-chancellors in public universities have proposed to increase fees from the current Sh16,000 per semester effective September, next year.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Kenyatta University students warn against proposed fees increase

Kenyatta University shine at swim gala

Kenyatta University and Braeburn Swim Club stole the show during the national age group swimming gala at Makini School, Nairobi at the weekend.

By Ernest Ndunda 2 months ago

Kenyatta University shine at swim gala

Lady Bucks finally register first victory of the season

Atieno put up a player of the match performance to guide Lady Bucks to their first victory in the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Lady Bucks finally register first victory of the season

Hockey: USIU-A eye top three as Mombasa Sports Club host doubleheader

United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) men’s hockey club will be seeking to move second in the 2022 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Hockey: USIU-A eye top three as Mombasa Sports Club host doubleheader

Basketball: Lakeside, Lady Bucks host Kenyatta University in Kisumu

Lakeside will be hunting for their first win of the 2022 Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League season when they host Kenyatta University Pirates at Magadi Primary School

By Washington Onyango 2 months ago

Basketball: Lakeside, Lady Bucks host Kenyatta University in Kisumu

Government calls for public input over contentious KU land

In an advert placed in local dailies Thursday, Kenyans have been asked to make submissions on whether the government should excise the disputed land.

By Nathan Ochunge 3 months ago

Government calls for public input over contentious KU land

Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor sacked

Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Paul Wainaina sacked by the institution's council effective August 5, 2022, acting VC Waceke Wanjohi says in a memo.

By Washington Onyango 3 months ago

Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor sacked

KU Vice-Chancellor tells staff to ignore 'illegal' council

On Friday, the Environment and Lands Court allowed the government to hive off 410 acres of land belonging to the university.

By James Omoro 3 months ago

KU Vice-Chancellor tells staff to ignore 'illegal' council

Court allows state to take over Kenyatta University land

In Justice Angote’s ruling, he said that the government has a good intention of taking over the land which cannot be stopped.

By Associated Press 3 months ago

Court allows state to take over Kenyatta University land

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

The embattled VC who was suspended for refusing to surrender land to the State for a World Health Organisation (WHO) project.

By Caroline Chebet and Gilbert Kimutai 3 months ago

Council reinstates Prof Wanjohi at Kenyatta University

University needs every inch of the contested land, says reinstated VC

Prof Wainaina said the institution is willing to surrender the land to the World Health Organisation (WHO) if the right acquisition procedure is followed.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 4 months ago

University needs every inch of the contested land, says reinstated VC

Reprieve for Prof Wainaina as court stops his suspension

He told students that his ouster from office was as result of opposing attempts by the government to take over part of the university’s land.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago

Reprieve for Prof Wainaina as court stops his suspension

When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces

Kibochi specialised in regional stabilisation efforts through collective security institutions. He hopes his efforts will motivate young KDF leaders towards knowledge seeking.

By Hudson Gumbihi 4 months ago

When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces

Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders

Kenya isn't a primitive society. Public servants in this country are appointed to pursue the public good.

By Vincent Ongore 4 months ago

Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders

KU's latest tussle exposes Kenya's historic unresolved land question

It is therefore not surprising that a company like Tru Foods Limited, which is among the 26 Kenyan companies, is keen on building an edible oil manufacturing plant in DRC.

By Isaac Kalua 4 months ago

KU's latest tussle exposes Kenya's historic unresolved land question

Cracking the whip

Cracking the whip

By Harrison Muriuki 4 months ago

Cracking the whip

How KU could have been a Russian college

The Russians offered to establish a technical training institute but had a peculiar request.

By Amos Kareithi 4 months ago

How KU could have been a Russian college

Prezzo delivers what he promises: Swift and effective removal of KU vice chancellor in land feud

KU Vice-Chancellor, Paul Wainaina, did not tremble at the sight of the presidential edict.

By Peter Kimani 4 months ago

Prezzo delivers what he promises: Swift and effective removal of KU vice chancellor in land feud

KU to award Uhuru's sister doctorate

Kenyatta University is set to award Kristina Wambui Pratt, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s sister, a doctorate degree.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

KU to award Uhuru's sister doctorate

Kenyatta University gets acting VC

Wanjohi, who is Kenyatta University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academics, will hold the top seat in an acting capacity.

By David Njaaga 4 months ago

Kenyatta University gets acting VC

Key questions emerge over the Kenyatta University land row

Details emerged how the old council turned down a request by the State to surrender title deed, explaining that the VC did not have powers to make such decisions.

By Augustine Oduor and Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Key questions emerge over the Kenyatta University land row

KU land row: Council says government's interference unlawful

Kenyatta University Council says Govt’s attempts to take over its land through Cabinet decision unlawful, states varsity has plans to develop unoccupied section.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

KU land row: Council says government's interference unlawful

Land saga: Kenyatta University VC Paul Wainaina suspended

KU Vice-Chancellor Paul Wainaina is under probe and council suspended in the wake of push and pull over a parcel of land.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Land saga: Kenyatta University VC Paul Wainaina suspended

Hold dialogue to settle university land dispute

University administrators have a duty to protect the interests of their institutions. They must be heard.

By Editorial 4 months ago

Hold dialogue to settle university land dispute

I'm talking to you as VC for the last time, Prof Wainaina tells KU students

“This is the last day I’m talking to you as a VC. I understand a new council is being formed to that effect.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

I'm talking to you as VC for the last time, Prof Wainaina tells KU students

University land dispute: Step up or step out, Uhuru warns

President Uhuru Kenyatta launches ultra-modern Cath lab at KUTRRH, Kiambu county, the second in Kenya; commissions WHO logistics hub for emergency operations.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

University land dispute: Step up or step out, Uhuru warns

Kenyatta University, KUTRH lock horns over land

At the center of the controversy is a decision by KUTRH to reportedly hive off 200 acres of the disputed land to construct WHO offices.

By Nathan Ochunge 4 months ago

Kenyatta University, KUTRH lock horns over land

Sombre mood at university games as student passes on during playoff match between Kenya and Egypt

The tenth edition of the All Africa University Games hosted at Kenyatta University in Nairobi was marked with grief and sorrow on the final day

By Ochieng Oyugi and Pkemoi Ngeno 5 months ago

Sombre mood at university games as student passes on during playoff match between Kenya and Egypt

Kenyatta University's Wanza bags gold as Lemerian, Ngeno win silver

Diana Wanza of Kenyatta University clocked 17:07.44 in women’s 5,000m to win gold at the ongoing All Africa University Games in Nairobi yesterday.

By Ochieng Oyugi 5 months ago

Kenyatta University's Wanza bags gold as Lemerian, Ngeno win silver

All Africa University Games kick off at KU

Kenyatta University (KU) plays host to the 10th All-Africa University Games which will bring together more than 2000 athletes from various universities across Africa.

5 months ago

All Africa University Games kick off at KU

Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the death of Joel Juma, a fourth-year student at JKUAT.

By Fidelis Kabunyi and Gitau Wanyoike 7 months ago

Police arrest seven suspects of gang that killed JKUAT student

Ensure ethnic balance in public service to improve performance

The Office of the Auditor-General recently disclosed that 46 per cent of the KUTRRH workforce is from one ethnic community.

By Pamela Chepkemei 7 months ago

Ensure ethnic balance in public service to improve performance

What happened? Viral video of woman screaming in a Probox startles Kenyans

In the video, a white Probox car is seen speeding on Thika Road with the front passenger door open as a woman screams from the car.

By Winfrey Owino 8 months ago

What happened? Viral video of woman screaming in a Probox startles Kenyans

KU hospital receives Sh446 million to step up throat cancer research

The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital has received a grant for throat cancer research.

By Rosa Agutu 8 months ago

KU hospital receives Sh446 million to step up throat cancer research

Firms battle for varsities medical insurance cover

The two companies are embroiled in a vicious court battle over the Sh280 million insurance deal to offer medical cover.

By Kamau Muthoni 9 months ago

Firms battle for varsities medical insurance cover

Universities need State bailout to survive, Auditor General warns

The latest report indicates that Moi, Egerton and Kenyatta universities reported Sh1.7, Sh1.3 and Sh2.1 billion respectively in deficits.

By Frankline Sunday 9 months ago

Universities need State bailout to survive, Auditor General warns

Mwamba drink Blak Blad to register first Kenya Cup win of the season

Mwamba Rugby Clun on Saturday kicked off the New Year on a high note after registering their first win of the 2021-2022 season when they defeated Keny

By Washington Onyango 10 months ago

Mwamba drink Blak Blad to register first Kenya Cup win of the season

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