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INFOSPOT Issue no. 16 | Friday 25 August 2023

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Infospot Newsletter Issue 16

Friday 25 August 2023

Infospot

Infospot Issue no. 16 | Friday 25 August 2023

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.  

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KAPU to appeal to Government on Funding Model

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

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DLPDI Graduates Children's Ministry Workers

On Friday 18th August, the Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI) graduated 116 participants...

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Prof. Ayiro holds Talks 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.

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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...

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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

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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. 

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Rev. Nduto 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. 

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Rev. Nduto appointed Faculty Coach for INCHE Africa 2023 Project

Daystar University faculty member in the Department of Theology and Biblical StudiesRev. Steven Nduto has accepted his appointment to serve as FACULTY COACH for INCHE Africa 2023 Project on "Preparing Redemptive Change Agents."

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Daystar University Wins International Research Grant to Study Shakahola horror

A Daystar University research team has won an international research grant to study the Shakahola horror! The competitive grant was awarded by the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) to a team of researchers led by Prof. Laban Ayiro, the Vice Chancellor. The other researchers are Prof. Egara Kabaji, Dr. Caroline Ayuya Muaka, and Dr. Martin Munyao.

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BBC Journalists interact with Communication students

On Thursday 10th August, 2023, Senior Lead Presenter with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and current MA student at Daystar University, Mr. Waihiga Mwaura, along with BBC Digital Producer and Photojournalist, Mr. Jason Mwangi who is also a Daystar alumnus spent the day at Daystar University Nairobi Campus sharing their experiences with communication students.  They were invited by Mr. Nelson Mapesa, a lecturer in the School of Communication.

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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).

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Missionary Nurse talks to Nursing students

A missionary nurse, David Rondeau, visited Daystar University on Monday July 31 to talk to nursing students. David was hosted by HoD Nursing, Mrs. Keziah Kahiga-Njuguna

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DITA Hosts Technology Career Talk Forum

On 28th July 2023, Daystar Information Technology Association (DITA) held a career talk for Computer Science students at the Nairobi Campus.

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Applied Computer Science student selected for global exchange program

Ms. Mercy Wanjiru Thiga (Adm: 21-2096), a second year BSc Applied Computer Science student 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. The semester will run from 9th August to 12th December 2023.

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Celebrating the life of

Anne Kamunge-Shambi

We have learnt with saddness the bereavement of Daystar University's First Chancellor, Dr. James Kamunge (1994-2004),  who has lost his daughter, Anne Kamunge-Shambi.  The Memorial service will be held today Friday, August 25, at Ridgeways Baptist Church, from 2:00pm.  The Cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Saturday August 26 at 8:00am for Kangocho, Nyeri, where a graveside burial will be conducted from 11:00am same day.

For support use MPESA Paybill: 247247, A/C: 0722929091, Equity Bank, Anne Wanjiru Kamunge

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