Also known as: UOE
Public university in Eldoret that hosted 2026 UN Tourism Week and upgraded Tambach teachers college to constituent university college status.
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The Standard
… Students at Kibabii University, Multimedia University of Kenya, the University of Eldoret, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and other public institutions will have to contend with an academic calendar disrupted by the industrial action, which stalled …
Students face compressed semester as learning resumes in Public UniversitiesThe Standard
… minated in the Grand Finals at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) on Thursday, October 29, following online qualifiers held between October 17 and 25.The participating institutions were USIU-Africa, Multimedia University, Zetech University, the University of Eldoret …
Eight universities compete for Sh300,000 in mobile gaming tournamentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe University of Eldoret lecturer who was recently captured making controversial political remarks in class has provoked a conversation that goes beyond him or the politics involved. …
Why our university lecturers should have more than PHDCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 – The University of Eldoret (UoE) has condemned remarks attributed to one of its part-time lecturers during a class session, two days after a video showing the lecturer making political statements about President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid went vir …
University of Eldoret Condemns Lecturer’s Remarks over Ruto re-election, Initiates Disciplinary ActionCapital News
… The event, held on Saturday, was jointly organised by the Ministry of Tourism, the Uasin Gishu County Government and the University of Eldoret, and also celebrated UN Tourism Day. …
Over 30 athletics legends join Eldoret run to promote sports tourismCitizen Digital
University of Eldoret probes lecturer over pro-Ruto remarks, threats to students By Gatete Njoroge September 26, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screengrab of the said lecturer at UoE. …
University of Eldoret probes lecturer over pro-Ruto remarks, threats to studentsCitizen Digital
… Week and World Tourism Day national celebrations.Over 100 veteran sports icons—including iconic gold medalists Kipchoge Keino, Ezekiel Kemboi, Pamela Jelimo, and John Kelai—participated in the event, which spanned Eldoret’s Central Business District and the University of Eldoret …
Kipchoge Keino, Kemboi join calls for local sports tourismCitizen Digital
… The week-long event, to be held at the University of Eldoret, will bring together government officials, tourism investors, technology companies, innovators, scholars, conservationists and members of the public. …
Eldoret to host UN Tourism Week as Kenya seeks to diversify tourism through AICapital News
… The week-long event, running from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret grounds, will be held under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” The event will showcase emerging digital technologies, AI solutions, start-ups and innovations …
Eldoret To Host 2026 UN Tourism Week as Kenya Embraces AI and Digital InnovationThe Standard
… The week-long event will run from Monday, September 21, to Sunday, September 27, at the University of Eldoret, with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology at the centre of activities.Organisers will showcase digital solutions, start-ups and other technologies that th …
Eldoret turns to AI as Kenya seeks new tourism marketsThousands of students at public universities resume classes on Monday, November 2, 2026, after a four-week lecturers' strike ended October 30, but face compressed semesters, heavier workloads, and possible examination schedule changes as institutions work to recover lost teaching time.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of students at public universities resume classes on Monday, November 2, 2026, after a four-week lecturers' strike ended October 30, but face compressed semesters, heavier workloads, and possible examination schedule changes as institutions work to recover lost teaching time.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Eight Kenyan universities participated in a Call of Duty: Mobile tournament organized by gaming company Carry1st, offering Sh300,000 in prize money. The competition, part of the company's Siku Zombo campaign, culminated in Grand Finals at CUEA on October 29 following online qualifiers earlier in the month.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan university lecturers require professional training in teaching practice and ethics beyond academic credentials, including classroom management, facilitation, and boundary-setting—skills not automatically gained from subject-matter expertise.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The University of Eldoret has condemned remarks made by a part-time lecturer during a class session on September 24 about President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, describing them as "unfortunate and unacceptable" and stating they do not represent the university's position. The university has initiated disciplinary action following a viral video in which the lecturer made political statements to students.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than 30 athletics legends, led by Kipchoge Keino, participated in a symbolic run in Eldoret during Kenya Tourism Week to promote Kenya as a sports tourism destination. The event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Uasin Gishu County Government, and University of Eldoret, also celebrated UN Tourism Day and aimed to connect the region's sporting identity with tourism and visitor experiences.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
A part-time lecturer at the University of Eldoret is under investigation by the university administration after being recorded campaigning for President William Ruto's re-election during a class and making threats to students tied to the outcome of the election. The incident has prompted online calls for disciplinary action against the lecturer.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Legendary Kenyan athletes including Kipchoge Keino and Ezekiel Kemboi participated in a commemorative fun race and walk in Eldoret, flagged off by the Principal Secretary for Tourism to promote Kenya as a sports tourism destination ahead of World Tourism Day celebrations.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret will host Kenya's 2026 UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27, bringing together government officials, investors, technology companies and others to explore the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology to diversify tourism beyond traditional coastal and wildlife destinations.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret will host the 2026 UN Tourism Week from September 21–27 at the University of Eldoret, themed on digital agenda and artificial intelligence to redesign tourism. The week-long event will showcase digital technologies and AI solutions aimed at enhancing Kenya's tourism sector and diversifying destinations beyond coastal and wildlife circuits.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Eldoret will host the UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, with artificial intelligence and digital technology as the centrepiece. The event aims to showcase digital solutions and technologies to help destinations and tourism businesses reach new markets, and will provide training to MSMEs, tour operators, hoteliers, and tourism enterprises on using AI and digital tools for destination marketing and business development.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflects on the Kenyan public's confusion when academics like Prof Stephen Kiama return to university teaching after holding senior administrative posts, arguing that professors view the classroom as their core identity rather than a demotion.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Students at the University of Eldoret are protesting rent increases — single rooms rising from Sh3,000 to Sh4,000 and bedsitters from Sh4,000 to Sh5,000 — arguing that accommodation remains poorly maintained with leaking roofs, broken doors, and insecurity issues. Students say the additional costs strain their already tight budgets without corresponding improvements to housing conditions.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is emerging as a major route to jobs and entrepreneurship as employers increasingly prioritise practical skills over academic credentials. The country had 3,126 TVET institutions in 2025 with enrolment reaching 825,484 learners, reflecting growing demand across construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, transport and the digital economy.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Tambach teachers training college, operational since 1991, is being upgraded to Kerio Valley University College, a constituent college of the University of Eldoret, and is expected to admit students from September following gazettement of the establishment notice.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →