Daystar University 46th Graduation Ceremony
Daystar University will confer 1500 graduands with diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate certificates during its 46th graduation ceremony to be held at Daystar University’s Athi River Campus on 10th   November 2023.Â
Notice of Graduation Ceremony and Timetable of Events
Daystar University’s 46th Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 Physical at the Main Campus, Athi River starting at 7:15am (Guests should be seated by 7:00am) You are kindly reminded to note the following events and dates
Daystar University Launches Lacrosse Sport
Lacrosse is a traditional game played by eastern woodlands native Americans and some Plains Indian tribes in what is now the United States of America and Canada. The game involves two men’s teams tossing a ball into the air, and both sides rushing to catch it. Years later Lacrosse is still a popular sport played all over the world.
Remarks by Mr. Joseph Rono, the group executive director – CPF Group at the Daystar University Ground Breaking Ceremony
It is an honor and privilege to address you all today. Good morning and thank you for joining us at this momentous occasion as we gather here at Daystar University to mark the groundbreaking ceremony for the David Musau Mumama Learning Complex here at the Athiriver Main Campus. My name is Mr. Joseph Rono, and I have the honor of serving as the Group Executive Director of the largest pension fund in Kenya (CPF Financial Services). It is indeed a pleasure to be here today for the benefit of this esteemed institution.
Celebrating the life of Mrs. Faye Smith, 1928 - 2023
Daystar University announces the transition to glory of Faye Smith that happened on Friday 6th October, 2023. Faye was born on 26th December 1928 in Eugene, Oregon, USA, and married Donald Kendall Smith on 25th June, 1950. They began their missionary career in 1952 in South Africa. Don and Faye later relocated to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where they started Daystar Communications with Motsoko Pheko. In 1974 they acquired property in Nairobi with great support from US friends and the Tyndale Foundation in particular, for Daystar Communications, which would later become Daystar University College. Later in 1994, Daystar University College was awarded a Charter by the Government of Kenya to become Daystar University.
Welcome to our University prayer day on Thursday 28th September, 2023
Welcome to our University prayer day on Thursday 28th September, 2023 on both Campuses starting from 9.00am. You're invited to share your prayer needs with the Chaplaincy using the link below: https://forms.gle/BG5ARLqt2AhHn2fY7
Invitation to Dissertation Proposal Defence
Here below is the Zoom link for the Wednesday 27th September 2023 proposal defences
Daystar University receives international research grant from CCCU
NAIROBI, Kenya) — Daystar University has received a research grant from The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), based in Washington DC in USA. Announcing the 2023 research grants in Washington DC on 19th September 2023, CCCU President Shirley Hoogstra confirmed that a total of US$ 68,000 was released to five research teams comprising a total 23 scholars representing 11 CCCU member colleges and universities, and four additional institutions which include Daystar University.
Her Excellency Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi Opens a Mental Health Summit at Daystar University
On 19th September 2023, Her Excellency Pastor Dr. Dorcas Rigathi, Second Lady of the Republic of Kenya officially opened a Mental Health Summit at Daystar University's Nairobi Campus.
Daystar's Patrick Odongo leads Kenya to the 2024 Paris Olympics
This past weekend Patrick Odongo, a Daystar Rugby Falcons team member, pushed two of three goals that saw Kenya Rugby 7s team clinch the Africa title, and consequently qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics.
Memorial Service held for late Mercy Jerono Kwambai
The Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro has called for patience and calm as security agencies carry out investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the demise of Ms. Mercy Jerono Kwambai, a female first year student whose demise was announced in the early morning hours of Saturday, 9th September 2023.
Vice-chancellor speaks on mental Health Illness
On Tuesday 12th September, the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro addressed the first Chapel service for the new semester and academic year at Daystar Athi Campus.
Daystar University and JICA to host Public Lecture
On 19th September 2023, Daystar University in conjunction with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will hold a Public Lecture Titled: Quest for Structural Transformation from Below in Kenya: Respect for Craftspersonship as a Key, at the DAC Auditorium, Daystar Nairobi Campus.
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.
Sabaki Hills Kindergarten Celebrates World Literacy Day at Agape Library
On Friday September 8, 2023, pupils from Sabaki Hills Kindergarten spent their day at the Athi River Campus Agape Library, to celebrate the UNESCO World Literacy Day.
Corporate Affairs Welcomes New Students
Navigating school life as a new student can be an unnerving experience. With so many new and often important things to learn about, one can easily feel overwhelmed by the amount of detail they need to know for effective functioning while at school.
DUSA Council holds welcome dinner for Freshers
After a rigorous week filled with many activities, the September 2023 Orientation week culminated in a fun-filled, elegant Freshers’ Dinner. From vibrant music, to perfectly set tables, mouth-watering delicacies and elegantly dressed guests, the dinner was one of its kind, a sweet foretaste of better days ahead for the new students joining Daystar University.
New Students Officially Admitted for the Septemeber 2023 Intake
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Amphitheatre was packed to capacity as the new students eagerly waited to be officially admitted to the University in a matriculation ceremony officiated by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro and Deputy Vice-chancellor ARSA, Prof. Faith Nguru.
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.
Invitation to support Athi Fire Victims
As we're aware, 24 families fell victim to a fire outbreak last night at the Athi River off-Campus community. The University responded fast by extending temporary accommodation and meals to some of the affected, among them 10 minors.