Egerton University — public Kenyan university facing staff grievances over salary arrears and Vice Chancellor term extension disputes as of 2026.
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Citizen Digital
… The high placements of JKUAT (No. 5) and Egerton University (No. 8) mirror Kenya's ongoing national focus on food security, technical innovations, and silicon-savannah style tech engineering. …
UoN, Strathmore, MKU lead the pack in fresh 2026 university rankingsThe Standard
… Public universities also maintain a strong presence, with JKUAT (5th) and Egerton University (8th) reflecting Kenya’s focus on science, technology, agriculture and innovation.Beyond Nairobi, universities in the counties are steadily rising. …
Kenya's Universities embrace digital age in 2026 rankingsThe Standard
… ety, academia, development partners and the private sector.The C2T programme, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by the World Wide Fund for Nature-Kenya (WWF-Kenya) in partnership with the Water Resources Authority (WRA) and Egerton University …
Mugaa: Bad politics poisoning water reformsCitizen Digital
… Gitau holds a PhD and MSc in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering from Egerton University. …
Prof. Ayub Gitau appointed new UoN Vice ChancellorThe Standard
… He was the founding Principal of Laikipia College of Egerton University, later served as Vice-Chancellor of Egerton University, and subsequently led Moi University as Vice-Chancellor between 1998 and 2002. …
Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael MunavuThe Standard
… Munavu rose through the ranks of academia, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Nairobi before taking on leadership roles at Egerton University and later becoming Vice-Chancellor of Moi University between 1998 and 2002. …
Education reforms architect Prof. Raphael Munavu diesLairuka 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →