Graduation Chapel commissions Class of 2020 to the Society
The 2020 graduation chapel took place on Tuesday, 10th November 2020, three days ahead of the 43rd Graduation ceremony. The Chapel Service which was organized by the Chaplaincy department was streamed live from the Nairobi Campus, DAC Auditorium with a limited number of student representatives.
University Chancellor Tours Main Campus Athi River
On 12th November 2020, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro, accompanied by the DVC Academics, Prof. Faith Nguru, DVC-FAP, Dr. Muturi Wachira, Director RMPP, Prof. Bernard Boyo, Chief Manager HR, Mr. Pius Muia, Legal Manager, Mrs. Mueni Kahumbura and the University Services Manager, Ms. Caroline Mwangi gave the University Chancellor, Prof. Mary Murimi, an elaborate guided tour of the Main Campus Athi River. Among projects they visited include the following:-
DLPDI Holds the Second Entrepreneurship Training
On his part, Dr. Nzyuko encouraged the participants to scan the business environment to understand and act appropriately. “Enterprise without wisdom is not suitable,†he advised.
East African Educational Publishers Donates Books to Daystar University
On 2nd November, The East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) donated 327 books worth an estimated KES 300,000 to Daystar University. The donation was presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro, by the EAEP Chairman Dr. Henry Chakava. Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Henry Chakava confirmed that the donation marked the genesis of collaboration and interaction between Daystar University and EAEP. Dr. Chakava invited publishable manuscripts from Daystar University.
Postgraduate Student Leads Rehabilitation of Maragoli Hills Forest
On 6th November 2020, a Daystar University Postgraduate student, Victor Enzoveri, led the rehabilitation of Maragoli Hills forest in Vihiga County. Among those present included the Permanent Secretary, Maj. General Retired Dr. Gordon Kihalangwa who was also the chief guest, Deputy Governor Dr. Patrick Saisi, Chief Officer Environment Vihiga County, Dr. Boiyo, Western Region Deputy Conservation Officer William Cheptoo, Conservation Officer Vihiga County Mr. Isaac Maiyo, Maragoli Hills CFA members.
Acorn Holdings Limited Donates 4,000 tree seedlings to Daystar
On 22nd October, the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro received 4,000 tree seedlings from the Chief Operating Officer of Arcon Holdings Limited Mr. Peter Njenga, toward the University’s tree planting initiative. The presentation took place at the Main Campus, Athi River.
Daystar University Holds January Semester Prayer Day
The January 2020 semester prayer day took place on January 30, 2020 at both Athi River and Nairobi Campuses. The normal activities at the University were put on hold as staff, Faculty and students came together to seek God’s direction for the new semester. At Athi River campus, Rev. Josphat Musili, the resident Chaplain Athi River campus welcomed and introduced the guest speaker, Rev. Robin Mulunda from CITAM Athi River Assembly.
Daystar University breaks ground for a poultry farm unit construction
On Wednesday, January 12th 2022, Daystar University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming poultry farm project at the Athi River Campus. The ceremony which was attended by Senate and Management was led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro and his deputies Prof. Faith Nguru, DVC-ARSA and Dr. Evans Amata, Ag. DVC-FAP.
Be consistent – VC charges new students
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro has called on all new students to consistently give their best in everything they do and endeavor to remain real. The Vice chancellor made the call while giving his matriculation address to freshmen at the Athi River Campus on 12 January 2022. “The success you desire in life does not depend on the image you are able to project but from being real,†he said.
Vice Chancellor welcomes new students and parents
On Monday 10th January, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro addressed new students and their parents as the January semester orientation week kicked off. The essence of the address was to welcome them to the Daystar fraternity and acquaint them with the University leadership, academic programs and environment.
Vice Chancellor Addresses Staff and Faculty in the new Year
On Friday 7th January 2022, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro convened a meeting with staff and faculty for his new year address before the new semester can begin. Prof. Ayiro anchored his new year message on Genesis 45:15-28 in a sermon he titled “The Tears of Joseph.â€
GIZ donates studio equipment to Daystar University
Deutsche Gesellschaft Fá¹»r International Zusammenarbeit, popularly known as GIZ (German Development Agency), has donated studio equipment worth Kshs 1.3 million (Euros 10,000) to the Daystar University School of Communication. GIZ is the arm of the German government that promotes international development cooperation.