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Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Also known as: KAIST

Kenya's first postgraduate-only university offering advanced research programmes in science and technology, chartered by President Ruto in May 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    graduated to goons - Ruto By Edward Chweya July 26, 2026 03:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

    We were lenient with protesters, they have now graduated to goons - Ruto
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    S request for Ebola centre By Brian Kimani June 04, 2026 07:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

    'We would look very inhuman', Ruto defends decision to allow US request for Ebola centre
  5. The Standard

    Head of Public Service Felix Koskei convened a Principal Secretaries' Forum at the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya AIST) in Konza Technopolis on Wednesday, June 3, the first time the forum has been held at the institution.

    PSs urged to pick up pace as govt tightens grip on delivery
  6. Capital News

    Turning to Kenya–South Korea relations, Mudavadi praised the growing partnership in technology, education, and innovation, highlighting joint projects such as Konza Technopolis and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST), modeled after Korea’s KAIST.

    Mudavadi Calls for Global South Unity as Kenya Pushes for Stronger Global Role in Seoul Address
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    6 dead, 74 hospitalised By Benjamin Muriuki May 28, 2026 10:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

    Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls fire victims as police say 16 dead, 74 hospitalised
  9. Citizen Digital

    Fuel crisis: Everything Gov’t says it has done to cushion Kenyans so far By Ian Omondi May 22, 2026 04:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks when he awarded charters to KAIST and

    Fuel crisis: Everything Gov’t says it has done to cushion Kenyans so far
  10. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize A new history has been made in Kenya’s higher education landscape following the award of a charter to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes i

    History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
  11. Citizen Digital

    key for prosperity - President Ruto By PCS May 14, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

    Investment in technology, education reforms key for prosperity - President Ruto
  12. Capital News

    He was speaking at State House Nairobi on Thursday after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).

    Science and innovation Kenya’s only path to global competitiveness: Ruto
  13. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 14 – President William Ruto has officially awarded university charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating the two institutions to full university status in a move aimed a

    President Ruto Strengthens Science and Research Sector by Granting KAIST and KEMRI University Status

Yesterday

  1. Ruto vows peaceful 2027 elections, promises to tackle goon attacks

    President William Ruto assured Kenya of peaceful elections in 2027, saying his administration will deal firmly with goonism. He linked increased goon attacks at political events to leniency shown during 2024 Gen Z protests, stating that protesters "have now graduated to goons."

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ruto defends allowing US to build Ebola centre in Laikipia

    President William Ruto, speaking during a state visit to South Africa, defended his decision to allow the United States to build an Ebola facility in Laikipia, saying it would be "inhuman" and irresponsible to reject a US-funded request to help manage regional health threats, citing US past support for Kenya's health infrastructure.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Government pressures Principal Secretaries to accelerate delivery agenda

    The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei convened a Principal Secretaries' Forum at Kenya AIST in Konza Technopolis to step up pressure on implementation of the government's transformation agenda before the financial year closes. The session reviewed progress across ministries on priority programmes including food security, national security, public health, government communication and investment promotion.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Mudavadi calls for Global South unity and multilateral cooperation

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi addressed Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, calling for renewed Global South solidarity and stronger multilateral cooperation, and warning that rising unilateralism and weaponisation of economic tools are straining multilateralism as countries rethink their diplomatic and economic strategies.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 28 May

  1. Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls school dormitory fire

    President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Government says it has spent Ksh.28 billion on fuel crisis relief

    President William Ruto stated that the government has spent more than Ksh.28 billion in fuel stabilisation measures and tax relief to cushion Kenyans from the ongoing global fuel crisis, which he attributed to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and conflict involving Iran.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Kenya launches first postgraduate-only university in Konza City

    Kenya-AIST, the country's first institution to offer only postgraduate studies and advanced research programmes, received its charter from President William Ruto. The institution will admit about 110 students in coming months to pursue government-sponsored master's programmes in science and technology fields.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. President Ruto: tech investment and education reform drive national prosperity

    President William Ruto has said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is necessary for the country's prosperity and global competitiveness, and that continued education reforms and expansion of research and technology institutions are part of the government's strategy for national transformation. He made the remarks at State House after awarding charters to KAIST and KEMRI universities.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto awards charters to KAIST and KEMRI research institutions

    President William Ruto said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is the only path to Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness. He awarded charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to specialised degree-awarding status as part of the government's strategy for national transformation.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. President Ruto grants KAIST and KEMRI university status

    President William Ruto has awarded university charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to full university status to strengthen Kenya's higher education and research capacity.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

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