Daystar Red Cross Chapter Partners with Local Community in environmental clean-up
On 18th March, 2023, the Red Cross chapter of Daystar University teamed up with the Daystar Neighbours Association to clean-up the off-campus neighbourhood. The exercise which started at 7:00 am lasted three-and-a-half hours, ending at 10:30 am.
Celebrating Daystar Faces
Ms. Bridget Amesa Mweseli, an International Relations and Security major student is putting her servant-leadership skills to work. While working as a volunteer teacher at Doonholm Primary School in Nairobi
Corporate Affairs Department sustains student recruitment drive
The last three week have been packed as the Corporate Affairs Department intensifies future student recruitment. On Friday 10th March 2023, Sosnes Olindo and a team of marketers hosted students from Hospital Hill High School at the Main Campus Athi River. Sosnes gave a career talk, presentation on Daystar programmes, and a Campus tour.
Daystar moves to possess donated land
Daystar University is set to establish an Agriculture Program on donated land located behind the Main Campus Athi River. This was revealed by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban Peter Ayiro on 8th March when he led members of Management to meet the family of the late Mzee David Musau Mumama at his Mua Hills home in Machakos County.
Staff Announcements
The Human Resource Department is pleased to announce the following recent staff changes: Re-appointments: Prof. Levi Obonyo has been re-appointed Dean, School of Communication. Dr. Evans Amata was re-appointed Dean, School of Business and Economics.
Swimming Gala held at Public Service Club
11th March 2023 was a fun-filled day with lots of water splashing, delight, and amusement as Daystar University held its annual swimming gala at the Public Service Club. Students from both Athi River Campus and Nairobi Campus were in attendance.
Vice-chancellor spends two days at St. Michael's Kabaa High School
On 10th - 11th March, 2023, the Vice-chancellor, Prof. Laban Peter Ayiro spent two days with teachers and students of St. Michael’s Kabaa High School in Yatta, Machakos County, coaching them on how to improve academic performance.
Daystar University Actuarial students shine in inter-varsity competition
On Friday 10th March 2023, three members of Daystar University Actuarial Students Association (DUASA) participated in the Nairobi Region 2023 Product Design Competition (PDC) held at Mt. Kenya University (MKU).
Daystar students touch lives in Kibra Slum
On 8th March, 2023, a group of Daystar University students visited Glory Mixed Secondary School and Glory Primary School in Laini Saba of Nairobi’s Kibra Slum to provide menstrual hygiene solution to girls.
German DW Akademie to facilitate Research Workshop
Nairobi, Monday, 6th March 2023... Daystar University School of Communication will today host two visiting faculty from DW Akademie in Bonn, Germany. Dr. Nele Lenze, Senior Lecturer and Project Coordinator at DW Akademie and Irene Najjemba, Research Associate will present research on International Media Studies and thereafter, engage Faculty members and students (PhD, Master's, and Undergraduate) in a scholarly discussion on media research. The event will be held at DAC Council Room on 7th Floor, from 5pm to 8pm
ICA Launches Kenya Chapter
The globally renown International Communication Association (ICA) has unveileda Kenya Chapter to advance scholarly research in the study of communication in the region and beyond.
School of Communication hosts visiting faculty from Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie
On Friday March 5, 2023, the School of Communication hosted two visiting lecturers, Senior Lecturer and Project Coordinator, Dr. Nele Lenze and Research Associate, Irene Najjemba from Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie in Bonn, Germany.
KCSE Ex-candidates’ Day at Athi River Campus
The students took part in a one excursion event organized by the Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI). The event took place at the Freedom Base in Main Campus Athi River Campus.
Library Receives Book Donation
Munyao, M. (Ed.) (2022). Online Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa. Lexington Books. MD. https:// rowman.com/ISBN/9781666916065/Online-Learning-Instruction-and-Research-in-Post-Pandemic-Higher-Education-in-Africa On Monday, 27th February 2023, The University Library, received a donation of two book titles from a faculty member, author, and editor Dr. Martin Munyao. The two titles are:
Vice-chancellor addresses PhD Clinical Psychology students
This was just one of the many profound pieces of advice that were given to Ph.D. Clinical Psychology students on the 24th of February 2023, when the Vice-chancellor Prof Laban Ayiro, Acting DVC ARSA, Prof. Samuel Muriithi, Clinical Psychology Coordinator Prof. Alice Munene, Dean School of Applied Human Sciences Dr. Kennedy Ongaro and Director DLPDI Prof. Waithima and Faculty in the School of Applied Human Sciences met with PhD Clinical Psychology students.
School of Applied Human Sciences - Educational tour to Machakos County
On 1st March, 2023 Psychology and Development Studies students toured Machakos County where they visited, among others, the Office of the Governor, the County Assembly, and Machakos Level Five Hospital.
Daystar University poised to exploit its agriculture potential
Don Janzen, an Agricultural consultant and missionary missionaries based in Juba, South Sudan, visited Daystar University recently to technically advice how the University can exploit its agricultural potential.
Prof. Michael Bowen appointed Director at Capital Markets Authority
The Cabinet Secretary to the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Prof. Njuguna Ndungu has appointed Prof. Michael Bowen as a Director at Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for a period of three years, with effect from February 24, 2023.
Daystar University hosts Academic Colloquium
On February 24, 2023 Daystar University hosted academic colloquium themed: Distilling content from faculty publications. The colloquium was hosted by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, and convened by the DVC-Academic, Research and Student Affairs office represented by the acting DVC- ARSA-Prof Samuel Muriithi.
Daystar Falcons Sports Teams Excel in KUSA championships
Daystar Falcons teams have been busy in the Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) Nairobi-North Conference.