Higher education institution hosting healthcare technology mentorship program and associated with comedian Kennedy Odhiambo's early campus content.
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… The winning Kenyan student team comprised Kevin Tuei from Tharaka University, Catherine Atieno of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau of Mt Kenya University and Salem Kim of Machakos University.This achievement reflects the growing st …
Kenyan students scoop historic Grand Prize at Huawei's ICT global competitionThe Standard
… l.The nine include Robert Wambua from Kenyatta University, Joy Wairimu from the Co-operative University of Kenya, Denzel Ninga from Multimedia University of Kenya, Melane Minayo, Joan Kinoti, and Faith Chepkoech, all from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology …
Nine Kenyan students battle for top prize at Huawei's ICT Competition global finalThe Standard
… Premier League returnees University of Nairobi (UoN) Vigilantes and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Wildcats will take on Amira Sailors and Sliders Hockey Club. …
Champs Butali Warriors clash with Wazalendo and Police as 2026 season beginsThe Standard
… KUTRRH also collaborated with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Mount Kenya University and the National Cancer Institute of Kenya. …
Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosisThe Standard
… Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology finished third overall and also walked away with the Most Disciplined University award, reflecting consistency and sportsmanship throughout the season.Mama Ngina University College was recognised as the Most Improved Institut …
Universities raise the bar in KUSF gamesA 19-year-old JKUAT student has accused an American national, King Nwachukwu, of rape following a Tinder date at an apartment in Westlands, Nairobi. Nwachukwu appeared before a magistrate and pleaded not guilty; police allege the encounter turned violent and resulted in sexual assault without consent.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 19-year-old JKUAT student has accused an American national, King Nwachukwu, of rape following a Tinder date at an apartment in Westlands, Nairobi. Nwachukwu appeared before a magistrate and pleaded not guilty; police allege the encounter turned violent and resulted in sexual assault without consent.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba challenged universities to move research from laboratories into the marketplace to generate economic value and practical solutions. He said institutions must deliberately scale up promising innovations into viable products, services and enterprises that contribute to national development and employment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
As 64 per cent of workers across five African countries, including Kenya, now use artificial intelligence in their jobs, Kenyan universities and TVET institutions face pressure to prepare graduates for an AI-driven economy and position Kenya as a regional technology hub developing rather than just consuming AI solutions.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
As cooking oil prices rise—averaging more than KSh358 a litre, a 3.3 per cent increase year-on-year from June 2025 to June 2026—micro vendors and households are reusing cooking oil to stretch their budgets, raising health concerns.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kennedy Odhiambo, known as Crazy Kennar, has evolved from making campus micro-skits at JKUAT into a pan-African media powerhouse, using visual comedy and socio-political commentary to build an audience spanning East Africa to Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An ongoing nurses' strike has left patients waiting for hours at public hospitals with limited healthcare workers available. Student nurses from medical schools are helping fill gaps, but the volume of patients is overwhelming available staff.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
High land prices in major cities are pushing property investors and home buyers to emerging satellite towns like Gitero near Nyeri, where affordable land and improving infrastructure—including feeder roads and piped water—are attracting residential and commercial development.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Defending National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby will compete at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru this weekend, aiming to improve on last season's runners-up finish. Head coach Andrew Amonde said the team has prepared well in pre-season and is focused on starting the campaign positively.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received US-supported HIV treatment in the year to October 2025 compared to the previous fiscal year, following cuts and changes to foreign aid by the Trump administration. The analysis found US-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by approximately 14% year-on-year, though researchers noted that some children may have received treatment through national governments or other donors.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Smart Elevate Student Mentorship Program offers mentorship, internships, and graduate training to guide students into healthcare technology careers through structured learning and engagement with professionals. The initiative was launched at JKUAT on July 15 to build talent pipelines for the growing digital healthcare sector across Africa.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby Club head coach Andrew Amonde says his team is ready for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit after winning the Juja 7s tournament on Sunday, defeating Blak Blad 22-5 in the final. The National Sevens Circuit begins with the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru on July 25.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 Kenya Literature Bureau has sought Parliament's intervention to recover more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts from government institutions, citing cash flow challenges and threats to financial stability. The Auditor-General reports KLB has trade receivables of Sh1.05 billion, with Sh251.5 million unpaid for over 90 days.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple universities, including the University of Nairobi, are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer legal education programmes after the Council of Legal Education listed their applications as still under consideration. According to the Council's CEO, the affected institutions have submitted applications but the Council is yet to conclude the evaluation process required under the Legal Education Act.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan researchers are calling on African governments to use Chinese open-source AI models as foundations for locally built systems rather than simply importing foreign technology. Open-source models from companies like Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance allow developers to retrain systems with local data, reduce costs and barriers to entry, and give African teams control over sensitive data and the ability to build solutions tailored to African priorities.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Farmers in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County are embracing Giant African Land Snail farming as an alternative income source. Experts clarify that these terrestrial snails are entirely different from the invasive aquatic golden snails destroying rice crops in Mwea Irrigation Scheme.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Banking, manufacturing and technology sector leaders said businesses must move beyond environmental targets to focus equally on human welfare, inclusion and community impact. KCB reported that digital innovation has expanded financial inclusion to over 30 million Kenyans accessing digital credit services, and disclosed a KSh15 billion lending facility for youth and women entrepreneurs alongside its Tojijiri entrepreneurship programme.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
A team of four Kenyan university students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, marking Kenya's first-ever victory at the competition's highest award. The winning team comprised Kevin Tuei (Tharaka University), Catherine Atieno (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau (Mt. Kenya University), and Salem Kim (Machakos University).
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A team of four Kenyan university students won the Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 global finals in Shenzhen, marking the first time Kenya has secured the top honour in the competition's 10-year history. The win comes after the competition attracted a record 210,000 participants worldwide, with 131 elite teams from more than 40 countries competing at the finals.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nine Kenyan university students are among 131 teams from over 40 countries competing in the 10th Huawei ICT Competition global final in Shenzhen, China. The competition features six components and tests knowledge across network, cloud, computing, and AI technology tracks.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Hockey Union's 2026 season begins this weekend with men's and women's Premier League matches. Defending champions Butali Warriors open their title defence against Wazalendo Hockey Club and Kenya Police, while other opening fixtures include Kenya Police facing USIU-A Mashujaa and Kisumu Youngsters making their Premier League debut against Western Jaguars.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Prof George Njoroge at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital received the Greater Manchester Cancer Award 2026 alongside a UK team for advancing early detection of oesophageal cancer through a model combining community engagement, rapid pathology services, and genomic capacity.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
The just-concluded Kenya Universities Sports Federation Nairobi North Conference League has revealed growing competitiveness in university sports, with institutions using athletics to nurture talent and future careers. Kenyatta University emerged as the overall winning university, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology finished third and won the Most Disciplined University award.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →