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Kenyatta University

Also known as: Kenyatta Univeristy

Kenyatta University — Kenyan university appearing in coverage of land disputes, athletics, handball, and institutional governance matters.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    The university’s management is also seeking to have full ownership of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, amid parliamentary directives issued several years ago that were ignored.

    KU petitions MPs to recover 100-acre land
  3. June 2026
  4. Capital News

    The Kenyatta University student faces charges of unlawful entry and malicious damage to public property worth Sh41 million.

    Gen-z activist ‘Mr Speaker Sir’ denies 2024 Parliament breach charges; freed on Sh100,000 bond
  5. The Standard

    Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo ordered Kyama, a Kenyatta University fourth-year student, released on Monday, finding that the prosecution had failed to demonstrate any compelling reasons to deny him bond despite the seriousness of the charges.

    'Mr Speaker Sir' freed on Sh100,000 bond in Sh41m Parliament damage case
  6. The Standard

    Institutions such as JKUAT, Machakos University, and Kenyatta University are increasingly producing students capable of competing at the highest global levels.

    University students shine on global stage
  7. Citizen Digital

    orter June 18, 2026 04:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Victor Ochieng Owino, originally from Siaya County, moved to Nairobi after completing his studies in Economics and Statistics at Kenyatta University

    Economics graduate drops dream white-collar job for car wash business, employs others
  8. The Standard

    time when the government is grappling with a wave of school unrest and fires that have led to the closure of several learning institutions across the country.He holds a Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree and a Master's degree in Education Administration from Kenyatta University

    PS Bitok moved from Education docket in latest shake-up
  9. Citizen Digital

    The Scorpions stung University of Eldoret (UOE) Pipers 41-23 before edging Kenyatta University 27-26 at Nyayo National Stadium.

    Desert Scorpions unleash the sting to bolster survival chances
  10. Citizen Digital

    boost survival hopes By Angel Shantel June 07, 2026 05:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Desert Scorpions strengthened their fight against relegation after edging out Kenyatta University

    Desert Scorpions edge KU to boost survival hopes
  11. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize A group of nine Kenyan students are among the top contestants at this year’s 10th Huawei ICT competition global final.The nine include Robert Wambua from Kenyatta University, Joy Wairimu from the Co-operative University of Kenya, Denzel Ninga from Multimedia Uni

    Nine Kenyan students battle for top prize at Huawei's ICT Competition global final
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya Army Volleyball Team booked their place in the playoffs after registering impressive victories over A Plus Volleyball Club, now known as Maisha Mothers, and Kenyatta University during the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League second-leg matches

    Kenya Army shoot Maisha Mothers to secure playoffs slot
Sport

NCPB and Equity vie for Men's Handball League title Sunday

The News

The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.

3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. NCPB and Equity vie for Men's Handball League title Sunday

    The 2026 Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League title will be decided on the final day this Sunday, with NCPB trailing leaders Equity Bank by one point after 22 rounds. NCPB must defeat Daystar University to clinch the championship; a draw or loss gives Equity their maiden title despite their superior goal difference.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenyatta University seeks Parliament's help to recover encroached land

    Kenyatta University has petitioned Parliament to help reclaim more than 100 acres of land occupied by squatters and to secure full ownership of its teaching hospital. The university's acting Vice Chancellor told the National Assembly Public Investments Committee that despite previous parliamentary findings affirming the university's ownership, it has been unable to repossess the land, blaming powerful and influential squatters.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Gen Z activist 'Mr Speaker Sir' denies Parliament breach charges

    Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, a Kenyatta University student known as "Mr Speaker Sir," has been freed on a Sh100,000 personal bond after denying charges of unlawful entry and malicious damage to public property worth Sh41 million linked to the 2024 Parliament breach. He was arrested during Wednesday anniversary protests in Nairobi.

    29 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gen Z protester freed on bond in Parliament damage case

    Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, known as "Mr Speaker Sir," has been released on a Sh100,000 personal bond after pleading not guilty to charges of unlawfully accessing Parliament Buildings and causing malicious damage to property worth Sh41.2 million during the June 25, 2024 demonstrations. Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo found that the prosecution had failed to demonstrate compelling reasons to deny him bond.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kenyan university students win awards for global innovation

    Kenyan universities are increasingly gaining recognition on the global innovation map, with students and researchers earning award-winning solutions in technology, health, and engineering. Mount Kenya University students won at the Wege Prize 2026 in Michigan, competing against 87 teams from more than 30 countries with their EcoScrubber invention, a hybrid emission control and carbon-capture system.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Economics graduate builds car wash business, employs others

    Victor Ochieng Owino, an Economics and Statistics graduate from Kenyatta University, left Nairobi after struggling to find formal employment and started a car wash business, creating jobs for others in the process. Despite initially working as a watchman, Owino used discipline and hard work to save money and establish his own enterprise.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. President Ruto reshuffles Principal Secretaries for Education and Tourism

    President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Desert Scorpions win twice to boost Kenya handball survival hopes

    Desert Scorpions defeated University of Eldoret Pipers 41-23 and Kenyatta University 27-26 over the weekend, moving to eight points and level with 10th place with three matches remaining in the Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Desert Scorpions edge KU 27-26 in handball relegation battle

    Desert Scorpions defeated Kenyatta University 27-26 in a Kenya Handball Federation Men's Premier League match, strengthening their fight against relegation after trailing 14-13 at halftime before recovering in the second half. Benson Mutinda led the Scorpions with 10 goals in their comeback victory over the team that had beaten them by eight goals in the first leg.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Nine Kenyan students compete in Huawei's ICT competition global final

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. NCPB face Daystar in Kenya Women's Handball League match

    Third-placed NCPB play Daystar Falcons on Saturday in the only Kenya Ladies Handball League match of the weekend, as leaders Nairobi Water Queens and second-placed Ulinzi Sharks are not in action. Daystar enter the match following a 37-12 loss to Nairobi Water Queens and aim to bounce back.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya Army secures playoffs slot with two volleyball wins

    Kenya Army booked their place in the playoffs after defeating Maisha Mothers 3-1 and Kenyatta University 3-0 in Kenya Volleyball Federation National League second-leg matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on May 23, 2026.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. TSC appoints Commissioner Sharon Kisire as Vice Chairperson

    The Teachers Service Commission has appointed Commissioner Sharon Kisire as its new Vice Chairperson, effective May 21, 2026, replacing Leila Ali Abdi. Kisire, a TSC Commissioner since 2021 with two decades of experience in human resource management, will support the Chairperson in providing strategic leadership and policy implementation.

    23 May 2026 · Capital News

  3. TSC appoints Sharon Kisire as new vice chairperson

    The Teachers Service Commission has appointed Sharon Kisire as vice chairperson, effective May 21, replacing Leila Abdi. Kisire, a TSC commissioner since 2021, will support the chairperson in steering policy direction and overseeing strategic decision-making.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Judge recuses self after lawyer attempts private pre-hearing meeting

    A prominent city lawyer is under scrutiny for attempting to privately meet a Kiambu High Court judge ahead of a hearing in the Kenyatta University vice-chancellor succession case. The judge has stepped aside from the matter.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Judge exposes lawyer's attempt at private pre-hearing meeting

    A prominent city lawyer faced exposure in Kiambu High Court for attempting to privately visit the judge ahead of a hearing in the Kenyatta University vice-chancellor succession case.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Universities show growing competitiveness in KUSF games

    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

Sunday 17 May

  1. Strathmore beats Kenyatta 27-22 in Division One handball

    Strathmore University defeated Kenyatta University 27-22 in a Division One Handball League match at Nyayo National Stadium. Head coach Victor Siero said the win marks the team's second victory in the second leg and signals improvement after losing their previous two matches.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. NCPB defeats GSU 22-19 to extend unbeaten run

    Defending champions NCPB maintained their undefeated streak in the Kenya Handball Federation Premier League by beating General Service Unit 22-19 at Nyayo National Stadium. NCPB dominated the first half with a 13-8 lead before GSU mounted a second-half comeback.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Kenya positions creative economy as youth employment driver

    Government officials say Kenya's creative industry is well placed to create jobs for youth and boost the economy through integration of art, technology and innovation. A Women in Technology and Innovation Africa Creative Show 2026 event brought together policymakers, artists, and innovators to discuss the future of Kenya's creative economy.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Kenyatta University credits China for scholarships, educational ties

    Kenyatta University's vice-chancellor praised the Chinese government for scholarships and partnerships that support students, noting at least 25 annual beneficiaries from the university, with over 300 having benefited over the years. The collaboration includes academic exchanges, curriculum development, and Chinese language training through the university's Confucius Institute.

    11 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kenya Pipeline, KCB extend winning runs in KVF league

    Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline whitewashed Kenyatta University 25-1, 25-2, 25-9, while former champions KCB defeated A-Plus 25-13, 25-16, 25-11 as play-offs lineup takes shape in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Creative economy key to youth employment, government says

    Kenya's creative economy holds potential for employment creation and national transformation, according to the State Department for Creative Economy Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs, who spoke at the Women in Technology and Innovation Africa Creative Show 2026 in Nairobi.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 9 May

  1. DCI, Pipeline and KCB win in Kenya volleyball league

    DCI beat KDF in straight sets to register their sixth win of the 2025-2026 season, while defending champions Kenya Pipeline and former holders KCB Bank also won their matches. Pipeline defeated previously top-placed Postbank 3-1, with Postbank suffering their second defeat.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. KVF postpones men's volleyball league for Africa Cup qualifiers

    The Kenya Volleyball Federation has postponed the fourth round of the national men's league (originally scheduled for May 14–17) to allow the national team, Wafalme Stars, adequate preparation time for the CAVB African Nations Championship Zone V Qualifiers 2026, set for June 1–5 in Kampala, Uganda.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Nairobi court halts Maseno University vice-chancellor recruitment

    The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has temporarily stopped the recruitment of a new Vice Chancellor for Maseno University after Prof. Mary Abukutsa-Onyango challenged the process, claiming she was unfairly excluded from the shortlist despite meeting the January 9, 2026 deadline. Justice Jacob Gakeri granted leave for judicial review proceedings against the Public Service Commission and Maseno University.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Diana Wanza wins 5,000m at Kip Keino Classic

    Kenya's Diana Wanza won the women's 5,000m at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic in a personal best of 15:28.91, breaking away decisively with six laps remaining. Wanza is headed to the Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Accra as one of Kenya's medal hopes.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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