Daystar University receives over 1500 new students in Sept 2023 Intake
On Monday September 4, 2023, Daystar University Main Campus was buzzling with activities as new students admitted for the September 2023 intake reported to begin their university education. The intake attracted more than 1,400 admissions.
Council Chair Prof. George Njoroge Appointed Honorary Professor of Medical Education, University of Manchester, UK
The Chair of Daystar University Council Prof. George Njoroge has been appointed Honorary Professor of Medical Education at the prestigious University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
Daystar University Peace & International Studies Students Association Relaunched
Daystar University Peace & International Studies Students Association (DUPISSA) has been relaunched. The event, held on August 9, 2023 at Nairobi Campus DAC Auditorium was combined with a debate on the topic: China’s growing influence in Africa.
DITA Hosts Technology Career Talk Forum
On 28th July 2023, Daystar Information Technology Association (DITA) held a career talk for Computer Science students at the Nairobi Campus. The event brought together various technology gurus from across the Nation among them Daystar alumni. They were hosted by the Head of Computer Science Department, Ms. Zipporah Mwololo.
BBC Journalist interact with Communication students
On Thursday 10th August, 2023, Senior Lead Presenter with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and current MA student at Daystar University, Mr. Waihiga Mwaura, along with BBC Digital Producer and Photojournalist, Mr. Jason Mwangi who is also a Daystar alumnus spent the day at Daystar University Nairobi Campus sharing their experiences with communication students. They were invited by Mr. Nelson Mapesa, a lecturer in the School of Communication.
Marketing activities intensified as KCSE Exams approach
During the May semester, the Corporate Affairs marketing team was fully engaged with Form Four candidates in various high schools across the country through career fairs, ahead of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in November.
Daystar University to conduct research in Correctional centres in Kenya
On Monday 14th August 2023, Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro met with the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Correctional Services, Ms. Salome Wairimu Muhia-Beacco, to present planned research seeking to collect educational demographics data from Correctional centres in Kenya.
Prof. Ayiro holds discussions with British Council in Kenya
On 15th August 2023, Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro paid a courtesy visit to the Head of Education at the British Council, Ms. Monica Blagescu.
KAPU to appeal to Government on Funding Model
This week, Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro attended the Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Association of Private Universities held at Kabarak University held on 17th August 2023.
Prof. Ayiro appointed to editorial board of prestigious academic journal
Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro, has been appointed to the Board of Christian Higher Education (CHE). This is a prestigious high impact International Journal of Research, Theory, and Practice. More glorifying is that this is a Taylor & Francis title! The journal serves and intentionally supports Christ-centered higher education and is known as the “go to” outlet for empirical studies of Christian colleges and universities.
Applied Computer Science student selected for global exchange program
Ms. Mercy Wanjiru Thiga (Adm: 21-2096), a second year BSc Applied Computer Science student at currently the vice president of Daystar Information Technology Associaion (DITA) was recently selected for Global Exchange program. Ms. Thiga travels on her birthday, 7th August, for the Fall Semester at the University of Mississippi in USA.
Daystar University Actuarial Students feted
Daystar University Actuarial students, Susan Wamae and Fredrick Maina were recently crowned the winners of the 2023 National Product Designing Competition organized by the Actuarial students Society of Kenya (ASSK). The duo emerged the winners of the Actuarial Students Society of Kenya Product Design Competition that was held on 6th and 7th July 2023 at KCA University.