Chuka University

Higher education institution in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya, hosting training on livestock reproductive technologies and addressing student welfare issues.

2026-05-042026-10-23

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June 2026
26 JunCapital News
… After completing secondary school in 2016, she enrolled at Chuka University in 2017 to pursue a diploma in criminology and social studies. …
This wood hustle is working for Mercy Murugi Munyi
7 JunThe Standard
… Chuka University VC Prof Mbaka Nduru called on communities to embrace and protect African cultural heritage. …
Ameru association wants African culture incorporated in CBE
6 JunThe Standard
… s a valuable contribution to the field of oral literature and is likely to be of particular interest to researchers, especially at postgraduate level.Prof Waita is a renowned scholar in oral literature and communication and teaches Literature and Media Studies at Chuka University …
Day Kenya chose its own stories over English literary tradition
May 2026
4 MayThe Standard
… George Nyongesa is a lecturer of philosophy and logic at the University of Nairobi and Chuka University .std-banner-wrap { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; position: relative; margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; } .std-top-rule { display: flex; hei …
Why our most articulate leaders still struggle to explain what they would do

Opinion

Scholar questions Nyerere's authorship of Kiswahili translations

The News

A Tanzanian Kiswahili scholar has claimed that Julius Nyerere may not have translated Shakespeare's plays into Kiswahili as credited, suggesting instead that translator Abdillahi Nassir performed the work and that Nyerere's name was used for political reasons. The scholar also argued that Nyerere opportunistically appropriated Kiswahili for political gain rather than being genuinely committed to the language's development.

10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

Scholar questions Nyerere's authorship of Kiswahili translations
A Tanzanian Kiswahili scholar has claimed that Julius Nyerere may not have translated Shakespeare's plays into Kiswahili as credited, suggesting instead that translator Abdillahi Nassir performed the work and that Nyerere's name was used for political reasons. The scholar also argued that Nyerere opportunistically appropriated Kiswahili for political gain rather than being genuinely committed to the language's development.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Former Chuka VC launches Vision for Development Alliance party
Prof Erastus Njoka, former Vice-Chancellor of Chuka University, has launched a new political party called Vision for Development Alliance (VIDA), which he says will provide a free and fair nomination process for aspirants in Tharaka-Nithi and other counties ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Njoka, who came second in the 2022 gubernatorial race, plans to run for the Tharaka-Nithi governor seat again.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

Kenyan youth urged to embrace agriculture amid ageing farmer population
Young Kenyans are being encouraged to take up agriculture as a career to address the country's ageing farming population, create employment, and boost food security. At an agricultural expo in Tharaka-Nithi County, organisers said now is the time to shift perceptions of farming as an unattractive career and recruit youth into the sector.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 28 September

Blue Valley housing project offers practical internships for young professionals
The Blue Valley Affordable Housing Project in Nyeri County is providing internship opportunities for recent graduates, with interns like Mary Njeri gaining practical experience in customer engagement and housing services during nine-month placements.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

New HIV infections fall as students urged toward safe behaviour
Kenya's new HIV infections have declined from about 100,000 to 13,000, according to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council, yet health officials warned over 9,000 first-year students at Chuka University against risky sexual behaviour as they transition to university life. Officials cautioned that Kenya's HIV response faces challenges from declining foreign support, with the US government funding 80 per cent of the 25 billion shillings annual HIV treatment budget.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

Tharaka University students protest hostel rent increases
First-year students at Tharaka University protested steep private hostel rent hikes, with single rooms at Sh5,000 and bedsitters at Sh8,000. Landlords have agreed to review rates within 14 days following a meeting with student leaders and government administrators.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 23 August

Three Turkana students' university hopes in jeopardy after benefactor dies
Three vulnerable boys from Turkana County secured places at top secondary schools and obtained impressive KCSE results with support from an elderly woman benefactor, Christina Cherono, who died in December 2025. Now stranded without her support, the trio—Humphrey Loreh, Fred Amurio, and Brian Kimutai—cannot proceed to university education.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 2 August

Nyong'o's development plan needs implementation discipline beyond vision
Prof Anyang' Nyong'o's "Road to Singapore" proposes a longer development story as Kenya moves beyond Vision 2030, arguing that nations transforming into high-income societies require sustained continuity and disciplined implementation across generations, not just new plans. The article notes Kenya has had multiple development initiatives and changes in government without achieving productive depth expected of an industrial society.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

University student charged for offensive TikTok post about President
A Chuka University law student has been charged with publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok referencing President William Ruto and his son George Ruto. The student pleaded not guilty after his defence team successfully applied for a fresh plea, arguing he was unrepresented at his initial appearance, and was released on Sh5,000 cash bail.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 22 July

Chuka University hosts training on livestock reproductive technologies
Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi hosted the 3rd Summer School Regional Training on Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Livestock Breeding, in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency and others, attracting experts from 28 African countries. University leadership called for regional collaborations to improve livestock production and achieve food security across Africa.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

Young carpenter builds furniture business in male-dominated Kenyan industry
Mercy Murugi Munyi, a 26-year-old artisan known as "Shawry for Wood," transitioned from studying criminology at Chuka University to carpentry in Ruiru after facing Kenya's tough job market. She started selling curved wooden chairs from home in Embakasi and has since built her reputation in the furniture industry.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 7 June

Ameru association calls for African culture in competence-based education
The Ameru Cultural Stakeholders Association, chaired by former Education Cabinet Secretary Prof Jacob Kaimenyi, has called for the incorporation of African culture and heritage into competence-based education (CBE), arguing that cultural centres could serve as learning sites for children to study wildlife, traditional attire, foods, and practices.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 6 June

Scholarship examines Agikuyu oral tradition beyond colonial literary canon
An analysis of Agikuyu oral literature explores the community's origins, rites of passage, gender, governance, and applications in HIV/AIDS communication, positioning oral discourse as dynamic knowledge production beyond English literary tradition.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

Political leaders critique systems but lack concrete alternatives
An opinion piece argues that several articulate Kenyan political voices—including Kasmuel McOure, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino—effectively criticize current governance and the Ruto administration but fail to offer clear, specific plans for what they would do differently if given the chance.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →