Audio By Vocalize Policymakers, researchers, academics and other stakeholders have met at Daystar University to deliberate on emerging trends in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on its growing capabilities, risks and ways of managing the technology. …
… Among those affected are Daystar University students who were bound for South Korea on an academic trip “We were headed to South Korea for an academic trip, and these delays have really affected us. …
Audio By VocalizeAdvocate of High court and Senior Lecturer at Daystar University Erneo Nyakundi and Kenya Union of Journalists(KUJ)Secretary General Eric Oduor during an interview at Spice FM on August 19,2026. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
Orione Mwangi Irungu, who holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is pursuing a PhD, has worked for over two decades treating Kenyans struggling with addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. His career in addiction treatment was shaped by childhood experiences in rural Murang'a County and early exposure to community-based care through missionary visits.
Orione Mwangi Irungu, who holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is pursuing a PhD, has worked for over two decades treating Kenyans struggling with addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. His career in addiction treatment was shaped by childhood experiences in rural Murang'a County and early exposure to community-based care through missionary visits.
The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
More than 300 Kenyan nurses will attend the 2026 KNAA National Nursing Conference in Maryland on September 17–19, the association's largest gathering to date. The three-day event will feature professional development, leadership engagement and networking, with sessions covering mental health, HIV treatment, nurse entrepreneurship, and other healthcare topics.
At a Pre-Summit Roundtable on Governance and Public Institutions in Nairobi, stakeholders including state executives, civil society and youth representatives called for youth to move beyond protesting and claim meaningful participation in decision-making, arguing that restoring public confidence requires meaningful inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities alongside stronger constitutional oversight.
The 2026 International AI Safety Report warns that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than regulation, with emerging risks in three areas: deliberate misuse, unintentional malfunctions, and systemic risks from widespread deployment. The report notes that at least 700 million people use leading AI systems weekly, though adoption remains below 10 per cent in much of Africa, Asia and Latin America, and highlights increased harmful incidents involving AI-generated content used for criminal purposes.
An opinion piece reflects on the Kenyan public's confusion when academics like Prof Stephen Kiama return to university teaching after holding senior administrative posts, arguing that professors view the classroom as their core identity rather than a demotion.
Smart Apiary, a new technology developed by a Daystar University lecturer, allows beekeepers to monitor hives remotely using IoT and AI, reducing the need for frequent physical visits that can disrupt bee activity while providing real-time information about colony health.
Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from 6am Friday to 8am Saturday, September 12, for emergency repairs along the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline. The shutdown will affect water supply across large parts of Nairobi, including residential estates, hospitals, learning institutions, the CBD, and parts of the airport corridor.
Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders met at Daystar University to discuss findings from the International AI Safety Report 2026 on artificial intelligence capabilities and risks. Kenya plans to develop an AI policy later this year, with the process currently at the draft validation stage before public participation begins.
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant on September 11–12 for emergency repairs on the Sasumua–Kabete pipeline, affecting water supply in Dagoretti, Westlands, Starehe, Kibra and Lang'ata constituencies. The company advises customers to store adequate water in advance.
Air traffic controllers and airport authority staff struck, demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits. The strike disrupted flight operations, with several airlines delaying or rescheduling flights across major Kenyan airports including Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi International.
The Standard reports on young Kenyans struggling with social awkwardness in everyday situations and at events, and how some, like a 19-year-old facilitator, have overcome it through practice, encouragement, and safe spaces to develop confidence in public speaking and social interactions.
Professor Kivutha Kibwana has assumed office as Chancellor of the International Leadership University, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga praising his professionalism and academic experience. Kibwana, a Professor of Law with extensive experience in academia and public service, previously taught at the University of Nairobi and currently serves at Daystar University and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Kenya Union of Journalists and a High Court advocate have warned that attacks on journalists and destruction of their equipment during political events prevent Kenyans from accessing information, violating constitutional protections including freedom to seek and impart information. The Media Council of Kenya reports that 18 journalists and at least two drivers have been assaulted or injured in the past two months.
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.