Also known as: KAIST
Kenya's first postgraduate-only university, chartered in May 2026 to offer advanced research programmes in science and technology fields.
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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 farThe 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 CityCitizen 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 RutoCapital 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: RutoCapital 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 StatusPrime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment, saying the two countries should transform their relationship from one based on aid into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment, saying the two countries should transform their relationship from one based on aid into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has identified industry-led digital skills training as critical to Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2030, aiming to produce a workforce for an AI-powered economy and position Kenya as a producer of digital innovation rather than merely a consumer of emerging technologies.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for Kenya and the UK to prioritize education, research and skills development in their healthcare partnership, emphasizing that well-trained healthcare professionals are essential for universal health coverage. The Kenya-UK Health Alliance, launched in 2021, has attracted over £116 million in research and training investments and enabled more than 280 Kenyan nurses to qualify.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to be the cornerstone of the Kenya-UK health partnership, arguing that universal health coverage depends on a highly skilled healthcare workforce. Since its 2021 establishment, the Kenya-UK Health Alliance has attracted more than £116 million in research and capacity-building investments and trained over 280 Kenyan nurses to international standards.
29 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →