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Daystar University

Kenyan university with an Athi River campus; operates a men's handball team competing in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.

2026-05-242026-08-06

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    The latest boost is the ground-breaking of the Sh4.2 billion Masqani Student Hostel, a purpose-built accommodation project opposite Daystar University’s Athi River campus.

    Sh2.4bn project fuels Lukenya's rise as education investment hub
  3. July 2026
  4. The Standard

    It is located opposite Daystar University's Athi River Campus.Concise Projects Ltd Chief Executive Ebenezer Odoom said quality student accommodation supports academic excellence and personal wellbeing beyond graduation.

    Developer breaks ground for Sh4.2 billion purpose-built student hotels development in Lukenya
  5. Citizen Digital

    The rider trailed the victim’s vehicle, a white Toyota Crown, through Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road, and Hurlingham, until they reached the Daystar University roundabout.

    Witness tells court he was paid Ksh.50K to transport MP Ong’ondo Were’s killer
  6. The Standard

    In the semis, they faced Mwamba, whom they thrashed 24-7 to sail into the finals in the tournament supported by Crown Paints.In the other semi-finals, Nondies beat Daystar University 32-12 to book a berth in the finals.

    Strathmore captain Ayimba hopes to go for jugular at National Sevens Circuit
  7. Citizen Digital

    Victory against Daystar University at the Nyayo National Stadium will be enough for NCPB to clinch the title.

    NCPB, Equity set for final day Men's Handball League decider
  8. Capital News

    Among the institutions assessed was Daystar University, which told ministry officials its Problem-Based Learning approach already reflects many of CBE’s core principles by encouraging students to solve real-world challenges rather than rely solely on conventional lectures.

    From classrooms to careers: Can CBE finally produce Kenya’s market-ready workforce?
  9. June 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); She holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Daystar University

    Naisiae Tobiko appointed CEO of Commission on Administrative Justice
  11. The Standard

    gement role, she now takes charge of a different constitutional watchdog five years later.Tobiko holds a master's degree from the University of Nairobi (UON) and a bachelor's degree in communications, with electives in psychology and community development, from Daystar University

    Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as new chief executive
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Gachagua said the NEC also appointed Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, while Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu of Daystar University will represent the youth caucus.

    DCP names John Methu secretary general designate as Gachagua announces new NEC appointments
  14. Capital News

    The dialogue, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Nairobi in partnership with Daystar University, Padjadjaran University, and President University, brought together more than 150 in-person participants and about 200 online attendees from universities across b

    Kenya and Indonesia youth leaders push for deeper cooperation at Nairobi dialogue
Society

Sh4.2bn student hostel project breaks ground in Lukenya

The News

Masqani Student Hostel, a Sh4.2 billion purpose-built accommodation project opposite Daystar University's Athi River campus, will provide 200 housing units with capacity for 1,600 students and is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months. The development is expected to create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen Lukenya's position as an emerging investment destination.

19 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Sh4.2bn student hostel project breaks ground in Lukenya

    Masqani Student Hostel, a Sh4.2 billion purpose-built accommodation project opposite Daystar University's Athi River campus, will provide 200 housing units with capacity for 1,600 students and is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months. The development is expected to create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen Lukenya's position as an emerging investment destination.

    19 hours ago · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Developer breaks ground on Sh4.2 billion student hostel in Lukenya

    Concise Projects Ltd has begun construction of Masqani Student Hostel, a Sh4.2 billion accommodation facility opposite Daystar University's Athi River Campus, intended to address the shortage of student residences and provide modern, secure living environments.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Witness describes transport role in Ong'ondo Were murder trial

    At the Kibera Law Courts, the eighth prosecution witness testified he was paid Ksh.50K to transport a suspect on a motorcycle to locations where surveillance was conducted on slain Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, including movements through Nairobi's CBD and Kenyatta Avenue area.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Strathmore rugby captain eyes 2026 National 7s Circuit title

    Strathmore University Leos RFC captain Gabriel Ayimba says the team's victory in the Ruff N Tuff Rugby 7s tournament at Ngong Race Course has motivated them to pursue the forthcoming 2026 National 7s Circuit title, after finishing second overall last year.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. NCPB and Equity vie for Men's Handball League title Sunday

    The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kenya's competency-based curriculum aims for job-ready graduates

    Kenya's Competency-Based Education curriculum, designed to address criticism that graduates lack practical skills despite strong academics, shifts focus from memorised content to demonstrating competence through projects, teamwork, and problem-solving. The first university intake of CBE learners is set for 2029.

    2 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Naisiae Tobiko appointed CEO of Commission on Administrative Justice

    Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary of the Commission on Administrative Justice (the Office of the Ombudsman) following a competitive, merit-based recruitment process. She joins from the IEBC, where she served as a County Elections Manager, and brings more than 15 years of experience in governance, electoral management, and public administration.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as chief executive officer

    The Commission on Administrative Justice appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer following a competitive recruitment process that received 40 applications and shortlisted 10 candidates. Tobiko brings over 15 years of public service experience, most recently as a county elections manager at the IEBC.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. DCP leader Gachagua announces new NEC appointments

    DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Kenya and Indonesia youth leaders call for deeper cooperation

    Young leaders from Kenya and Indonesia have called for deeper cross-border collaboration and youth-driven diplomacy following a high-level Indonesia–Kenya Youth-to-Youth Dialogue held in Nairobi that brought together more than 150 in-person participants and about 200 online attendees from universities across both countries.

    24 May 2026 · Capital News

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