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Egerton University

Institution facing lecturers' strike over salary arrears and Collective Bargaining Agreement implementation disputes.

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October 2026
10 OctThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize In a lecture delivered at Egerton University more than two decades ago, renowned Tanzanian Kiswahili scholar Prof Tigiti Sengo made disturbing claims about Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and his translation endeavours. …
Nyerere's translation legacy revisited through Plato's The Republic
8 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMembers of UASU, KUSU and KUDHEIHA in a solidarity song at Egerton University, when the three unions began a nationwide strike. …
Resolve lecturers' strike to end suffering among students and parents
2 OctThe Standard
… Prof Njoka, who was Dean of Agriculture at Egerton University before he became the founding VC at Chuka University, where he served for several years, said the party will provide a safe environment for aspirants for various elective seats. …
Former Chuka University VC launches new political party
September 2026
7 SeptThe Standard
… alcohol and that’s how the seed of alcohol may have taken root,” said Sindani during a recent interview with Health And Science Standard in Kakamega town, where he works as Principal Assistant to the County Commissioner.He added: “I scored a B+ and proceeded to Egerton University …
Confessions: How alcohol nearly took away my job, life and delayed marriage and how I overcame it
August 2026
23 AugThe Standard
… Amurio’s hope of joining Egerton University for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science now hangs in the balance. …
Three Turkana students dream of joining university in limbo after benefactor's death
12 AugThe Standard
… Institutions including Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, Masinde Muliro University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Egerton University, Alupe University, Machakos University, Multimedia University, Daystar University, Kibabii University, Maseno University …
Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
8 AugThe Standard
Egerton University Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the student leadership have disagreed over the planned extension of term for Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Isaac Kibwage. …
Egerton University students, staff differ over VC term extension
5 AugThe Standard
… In mid-2025, research by Egerton University found residues of banned pesticides , including: chlorpyrifos and fenitrothion , in potatoes from Nyandarua.More recently, testing of 45 fresh produce samples, including : onions, tomatoes, kale and spinach, purchased from Muthurwa, Git …
Dead elephants are a public health warning
1 AugThe Standard
… oject.The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands funded the initiative, while the World-Wide Fund for Nature-Kenya (WWF-Kenya) implemented it in partnership with World Waternet, Vitens Evides International, the Centre for Integrated Water Basin Management at Egerton University …
Solar-powered borehole ends years of water shortages for 500 Baringo households
July 2026
25 JulThe Standard
… Among the institutions carrying the largest debts are Egerton University, University of Nairobi, Technical University of Kenya, Kenyatta University and Moi University. …
The rise and fall of Ruto's plan to save universities

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 →

Thursday 8 October

Government must resolve lecturers' strike swiftly, editorial says
The Standard editorial calls for resolution of the ongoing lecturers' strike, now in its seventh day, urging the government and UASU to address fundamental disagreements over university funding architecture and the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
8 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 →

Monday 7 September

Man shares how alcohol addiction nearly cost him job and marriage
Lairuka Jackson Sindani, a Principal Assistant to the County Commissioner in Kakamega, recounts how alcohol nearly derailed his career and personal life after peer pressure led him to drink chang'aa in secondary school, and how he eventually overcame the addiction.
7 September 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 →

Wednesday 12 August

Universities compete at Kenya National Music Festival
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.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

Egerton staff and students divided on VC term extension
Egerton University Academic Staff Union and student leadership have disagreed over a planned extension of Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Kibwage's term, which was set to expire on October 4, 2026, after five years of service since October 5, 2021.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

Fifteen elephants died from cyanide-contaminated tomatoes in Amboseli
Fifteen elephants recently died in the Amboseli ecosystem after consuming tomatoes containing high levels of cyanide, possibly linked to pesticide contamination on nearby farms. Officials warn the toxin poses no immediate threat to human life but have advised local herders to keep livestock away from contaminated fields; an opinion piece argues the elephant deaths serve as a warning that environmental failures eventually affect human health, citing historical examples like mercury poisoning in Minamata Bay and lead contamination in Owino Uhuru.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

Solar borehole ends water shortages for 500 Baringo households
A solar-powered borehole in Perkerra Ward, Baringo County, is now supplying more than 500 households with reliable water, replacing an unreliable diesel-powered system residents could not afford to run. The Toniok Borehole was launched under the Catchment to Tap Project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by WWF-Kenya and partners.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Ruto's university funding model faces same crisis as predecessor
President Ruto's Student-Centred Funding Model, introduced in September 2023 to address underfunding at public universities, is now facing chronic funding deficits as billions of shillings for scholarships, loans, and capitation remain unfunded. The government is preparing another overhaul of university financing after successive funding formulas have all been underfunded.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 15 July

Kenya's education system historically discouraged Kiswahili, favored English
Kenya's education system has long treated Kiswahili, one of the country's official languages, as less prestigious than English, with students sometimes punished for speaking it. According to a Kabarak University lecturer, this stems from colonial language policies that elevated English and neglected Kiswahili, leaving generations believing English represents success and intelligence while Kiswahili is inferior.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

University of Nairobi awaits law school licence renewal
The University of Nairobi and seven other universities are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer law programmes, as the Council of Legal Education continues evaluating their applications under the Legal Education Act.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 7 July

Egerton lecturers threaten strike over salary arrears
The Universities Academic Staff Union has threatened to strike if Egerton University does not address grievances including delay in implementing a 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement and over Ksh.2 billion in unpaid salary arrears dating back to 2018. The union also demands immediate replacement of the acting Vice Chancellor, Isaac Kibwage, whose tenure is due to end in October 2026.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

University of Nairobi leads 2026 Kenyan university rankings
According to uniRank's 2026 Kenyan University Rankings, the University of Nairobi has secured the top spot, followed by Strathmore University, the leading private institution. The rankings evaluated 69 chartered and accredited higher-education institutions using web intelligence metrics measuring independent web presence and popularity.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's universities show stronger online presence in 2026 rankings
The 2026 Kenyan University Rankings assessed 69 chartered and accredited universities on digital visibility and online influence rather than academic performance, with University of Nairobi retaining the top position and Strathmore University leading private institutions in second place overall.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 18 June

Political interference undermining Kenya's water governance reforms
Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa has blamed political meddling and weak institutions for eroding water sector reform efforts, stating that structural changes will remain hollow without political will. Speaking at the close of the five-year Catchment to Tap programme in Nairobi, Mugaa emphasized that governance is critical to operationalizing Basin Water Resource Committees under the Water Act 2016.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 14 May

Prof. Ayub Gitau appointed 9th University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as its 9th Vice-Chancellor, with Prof. Josiah Omollo Aduda appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development. Gitau brings 35 years of experience in higher education and engineering, and has served at UoN for over two decades since joining as a lecturer in 2002.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

Kenya mourns distinguished education scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu
Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

Education reforms architect Prof. Raphael Munavu dies
Prof. Raphael Munavu, a renowned academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Moi University, has died on Sunday, April 26, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital. He was widely respected for his contributions to science, university leadership, and education reforms, and had a career spanning more than four decades.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →