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.
Daystar University Acquires a Luxury Bus
On July 18, 2023, Daystar University received and dedicated a new 62-seater luxury coach during a Chapel service held at Main campus Athi River. The dedication ceremony was attended by the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro, Company Member Emeritus Rt. Rev. Joseph Kanuku, Company Board Vice-chair, Dr. Stanley Mukolwe, Council Member Mrs. Lilian Ogolla, DVC Finance Administration and Planning Prof Muturi Wachira, DVC Academic Research and Student Affairs Prof. Faith Nguru, University Chaplain Rev. Miano Weche, members of Management and Senate, students, faculty and staff.
Senate and Management Annual Retreat
According to Deputy Vice-chancellor Finance Administration and Planning, Prof. Muturi Wachira the objectives of the retreat are to take stock of the University performance, identify areas of concern and discuss issues that impede performance, as they take time out to bond and build team spirit.
DUSA holds Clubs and Associations’ Week
From Tuesday June 13, 2023, Daystar University Students Association (DUSA) held a sports and clubs awareness week at the Main Campus Athi River. The main aim of the Associations’ week was to create awareness of the various clubs and associations available for students.
Workshop on Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Management
Daystar University hosted a workshop on Workplace Safety, Health, and Environmental Management at the Nairobi Campus from 14th to 16th June 2023. The three-day workshop was steered by the Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI) under the leadership of the Director, Prof. Abraham Waithima.
Vice-Chancellor hosts roundtable meeting for Graduate students
On Saturday 24th June 2023, all roads led to the Main Campus Athi River, with close to 400 Graduate students responding to the Vice-chancellor’s invitation to a round-table meeting.
Daystar and Shepherd universities visit KISE
Students and lecturers from Daystar University Education department and Shepherd University based in the United States of America visited the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for a learning experience session.