University in Tharaka Nithi County whose students have pursued education and skills development, with recent international recognition including a Huawei ICT competition win.
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Audio By Vocalize Not so old: Mother of two gets university admission, 20 years laterBy Phares Mutembei In September 2026, thirty-nine-year-old Betty Nyamai was among more than 9,000 first year students who trooped to the Tharaka University in Tharaka Nithi county.It was 20 years …
Not so old: Mother of two gets university admission, 20 years laterThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Tharaka University management has cautioned students against swimming in River Kathita after a first-year student drowned. …
Tharaka University student drowns in River KathitaThe Standard
… Tharaka University is already participating in the programme, with the Board calling on more institutions to join. …
Women dominate HR exams as enrolment hits record highThe Standard
… A former civil servant, Mr Gacugo has dedicated a major part of his life to helping the most vulnerable in the community.He was the centre of attention recently when he led the Tharaka University's Charity Walk for Endowment Fund. …
83-year-old walks 530km to raise funds for university studentsThe Standard
… He urged the students to acquire additional skills and embrace opportunities that have the potential to open doors to the competitive global job market.Muriungi pointed to the recent deployment of Tharaka University students to Germany for employment as evidence of the institutio …
Learn foreign languages to unlock global jobs, VC tells studentsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTharaka University students protest soaring hostel rents as landlords agree to review rates within 14 days. …
First-year university students protest rent hikesThe Standard
… The charity walk was flagged off by Tharaka University Vice Chancellor Peter Muriungi.Mr Gacugo was upbeat when he set off at the main campus in Tharaka and, as he completed over 40km to reach Meru County, he paid a courtesy call to the Governor's office and the Meru County Assem …
83-year-old embarks on 530km charity walk to raise funds for needy studentsCitizen Digital
… The winning team comprised Kevin Tuei from Tharaka University, Catherine Atieno from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Brian Ngugi Kamau from Mt. …
Kenyan university students win top global award at Huawei ICT competition in ChinaThe Standard
… 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 competitionCitizen Digital
… The upgraded road is also expected to improve accessibility to Tharaka University, enhancing mobility for students, staff and local residents. …
Tharaka Nithi residents welcome key road projects as infrastructure push gains momentumBetty Nyamai, a mother of two, enrolled at Tharaka University in September 2026, 20 years after passing her KCSE, with financial support from her women's church group. She is pursuing a degree in Education (English and Literature) and walks eight kilometres daily to campus while her children remain at home.
6 November 2026 · The Standard →
Betty Nyamai, a mother of two, enrolled at Tharaka University in September 2026, 20 years after passing her KCSE, with financial support from her women's church group. She is pursuing a degree in Education (English and Literature) and walks eight kilometres daily to campus while her children remain at home.
6 November 2026 · The Standard →
A first-year male student at Tharaka University drowned in River Kathita on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The university's Vice Chancellor said it is cooperating with authorities investigating the incident and has cautioned students against swimming in the river.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Women accounted for 1,697 of the 2,143 candidates who sat Kenya's August 2026 professional human resource examinations administered by HRMPEB, representing the highest enrolment since the Board was established and a three per cent increase from April 2026.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Issack Gacugo, a former civil servant, walked 530km over 16 days to raise funds for an endowment fund for poor students at Tharaka University. The walk was part of the university's Charity Walk for Endowment Fund.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tharaka University Vice Chancellor Peter Muriungi advised first-year students to pursue foreign language courses and additional skills to improve employability in the global job market. He cited the recent deployment of Tharaka students to Germany as evidence of the university's internationalisation efforts and urged students to combine degree programmes with professional certifications and practical competencies from their first year.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
First-year students at Tharaka University protested steep private hostel rent hikes, with single rooms at Sh5,000 and bedsitters at Sh8,000. Landlords have agreed to review rates within 14 days following a meeting with student leaders and government administrators.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
An 83-year-old man is undertaking a 530km charity walk across Tharaka Nithi, Meru and Laikipia counties to raise funds for poor and bright students at Tharaka University. The university is planning to establish a Sh500 million endowment fund to support vulnerable students.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Residents of Tharaka Nithi County are welcoming the rollout of road infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and economic growth. The 30-kilometre Miomponi-Mukothima-Gatunga road, being upgraded to bitumen standard by Kenya Rural Roads Authority, is about 40 percent complete with 12 kilometres already upgraded.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →