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.
Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-chancellor’s sign Performance Contracts
On September 1, the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro and his deputies, DVC- Academic, Research and Student Affairs, Prof. Faith Nguru, and DVC-Finance Administration and Planning, Prof. Muturi Wachira signed their 2023-2024 performance contracts with the University Council.
Celebrating the life of Anne Kamunge-Shambi
We have learnt with sadness the bereavement of Daystar University's First Chancellor, Dr. James Kamunge (1994-2004), who has lost his daughter, Anne Kamunge-Shambi.
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.
Schefers Dinner raises Ksh 1.7 million
On Saturday 19th August, the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro raised Ksh 1.7 million over a short evening dinner that attracted 68 guests, among them the Daystar Company Board Chair Rev. Dr. Matthews Mwalw'a.
Daystar Rugby Falcons play at World Rugby Under-20
Daystar Falcons Rugby received a huge boost as the National Under-20 Rugby team fully utilized the services of four of Daystar University players in the just concluded World Rugby U20 Challenge Trophy.
Daystar Researchers Led by Prof. Egara Kabaji on Publishing Trail
Five Daystar University researchers have published a paper entitled The Exploitation of Religious Symbols in Political Rhetoric in Kenya: A Critical Perspective , in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences.
DLPDI Graduates Children's Ministry Workers
On Friday 18th August, the Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI) graduated 116 participants who attended a four-day short course training for Children's Ministry workers at Nairobi Campus this week from 15th August. The training was facilitated by Rev. Dr. Mary Mumo and Dr. Roselyn Olumbe among others
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 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.
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.
Rev. Nduto Elected to Executive Board of Society of Christian Scholars Africa, Kenya Chapter
Rev. Steven Nduto, Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences was this week elected Secretary of Society Christian Scholars Society Africa, Kenya Chapter.
Rev. Nduto appointed Faculty Coach for INCHE Africa 2023 Project
Rev. Elected to Execute Board of Society of Christian Scholars Africa, Kenya Chapter Rev. Steven Nduto, Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Pastoral Studies, School of Arts and Social Sciences was this week elected Secretary of Society Christian Scholars Society Africa, Kenya Chapter.