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Researchers Develop Framework to Tackle Energy Injustice Across Africa

Africa’s energy challenge is often reduced to a numbers game. How many homes have electricity, how many communities use clean cooking fuels, or how many megawatts have been added to...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Rachael Arrived with Hope. She Leaves with Purpose

Some journeys are measured in semesters, grades, and graduation dates. Others are measured in the quiet moments no transcript will ever capture. These are the conversations that change your outlook,...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

The Sum of Small Influences

Ask Kelvin Karani what shaped his success, and he won't point to a single achievement, mentor, or defining moment. Instead, the graduating Bachelor of Business Science (BBS) Financial Engineering student...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Beyond the Numbers: Caleb’s Journey Through Risk and Resilience

Graduating in 2026 from the Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences (SIMS) meant more than completing a master's degree in Mathematical Finance and Risk Analytics for Caleb Kilonzi, it meant developing...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Peace and Justice Pulling in Opposite Directions

Peace and justice are often spoken of as partners, placed side by side. But in countries emerging from conflict, they can sometimes feel like forces pulling in opposite directions. Peace...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Welcomes 15 Women Innovators to Women in Tech Cohort 9

Every great innovation begins with a stubborn refusal to accept, “This is just how things have always been.” Meaning someone looked at struggling farmers and imagined smarter agriculture. Someone else...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

 Beyond Being Smart: Collins Syekei’s Journey to Purposeful Leadership

When Collins Syekei joined the Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences (SIMS), he believed intelligence would be enough to succeed. Fresh from high school and confident in his academic abilities, the...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Justice, Briefly Speaking

What do you want to be when you grow up? Most of us remember this childhood question. For many, the answer came quickly, confidently, and sometimes loudly. Doctor. Pilot. Teacher....
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

How We Got Here…Together!

There are campus life stories that begin with ambition. Others begin with friendship. For Andrea Wakori, Neville Ayora, and Margaret Mutura, their #SUnique story and journey at Strathmore became both....
Graduation Spotlights 2026Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

From Macheo to Master’s: Becoming Mary Ayasi

I first met Mary Ayasi when we were both in secondary school, and today I am telling a story spanning more than a decade. Over 10 years of resilience, determination,...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

The Vice Chancellor Who Knew My Name

As I sat down to reflect on Strathmore University's theme for 2026, #PersonalizedAttention, I found myself revisiting the moments that have defined my four years at the institution. Of all...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Uganda to Finland Through Strathmore University: Cissy’s #StrathMore Experience

When Irama Cecilia, known as Cissy to her friends, boarded a bus from Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi, Kenya five years ago, she thought she was simply pursuing higher education. Today,...
Transformative staff experience

The Leadership Lessons Hidden in Tea and Water

Some mornings merely begin another day. And then some mornings awaken the soul. Friday, 10th July 2026, belonged to the latter. As part of its commitment to nurturing collaboration and...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Ambition to Achievement: Musa Omar Musa Abdalla’s Transformative Journey at Strathmore University

As Musa Omar Musa Abdalla prepares to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Strathmore University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, he looks back on a...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Moot Court Champion to Graduate Assistant: Alex Kiwara Irungu

For Alex Kiwara Irungu, pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at Strathmore Law School was driven by more than the desire to earn a degree. It was an opportunity to engage...
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Strathmore Study Highlights Ways to Strengthen Kenya’s Proposed AI Law

Kenya’s push to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) has received fresh input from a Strathmore University study that identifies practical measures to strengthen the country’s proposed AI law and align it...
Transformative student experience

Leos Defend Ruff N Tuff 7s Crown in Stunning Comeback Victory

Strathmore Leos produced a championship performance on Saturday, July 11, 2026, overturning a nine-point halftime deficit to edge Nondescripts RFC 15-14 and successfully defend their Ruff and Tuff 7s title....
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Strathmore, Burns Brothers Launch Creative Economy Africa Institute to Create One Million Jobs

Strathmore University Business School and The Burns Brothers have announced a landmark partnership aimed at transforming Africa’s creative industries into a major driver of economic growth and job creation. The...

Why is The Climate Crisis Not Impressed By Our Efforts?

The current heat wave in western Europe has once again brought the subject of climate change to the forefront. This is already a mistake. You cannot deal with a life-threatening...
Transformative student experience

Integrating entrepreneurship with Bachelor of Commerce

What happens when the lessons from the lecture hall meet the realities of running a business? For many students, the two worlds rarely intersect. But for Nelly Kinuthia, they collide...
Research and Innovation

Researchers Develop Framework to Tackle Energy Injustice Across Africa

Africa’s energy challenge is often reduced to a numbers game. How many homes have electricity, how many communities use clean cooking fuels, or how many megawatts have been added to...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Welcomes 15 Women Innovators to Women in Tech Cohort 9

Every great innovation begins with a stubborn refusal to accept, “This is just how things have always been.” Meaning someone looked at struggling farmers and imagined smarter agriculture. Someone else...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Study Highlights Ways to Strengthen Kenya’s Proposed AI Law

Kenya’s push to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) has received fresh input from a Strathmore University study that identifies practical measures to strengthen the country’s proposed AI law and align it...
Research and InnovationTransformative student experience

Strathmore–CESI Hackathon 3.0 Highlights Student Innovation

The Strathmore–CESI Hackathon 3.0, held from June 15 to 19, 2026, brought together students from Strathmore University’s School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (SCES) and CESI France for an intensive,...
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Stratizen’s Team Veloran Wins L’Oréal Brandstorm Kenya 2026

Innovation, creativity, and determination have earned three Strathmore University students a place on the global stage after emerging as winners of the L’Oréal Brand storm Kenya 2026 National Finals. The...
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Strathmore’s Energy Blueprint Powers Kenya’s Clean Energy Future

When the first County Energy Plans were being developed in Narok and Makueni, the ambition was clear, but the outcome was far from certain. Could a university help transform how...
Research and Innovation

Lancet Study Reveals Kenya’s Hidden Blood Crisis

In a study, Strathmore Researchers, in partnership with other research institutes, identified seven major challenges affecting blood availability across three Kenyan counties. These include persistent shortages of blood, mismatches between...
Research and Innovation

The ‘S’ in ESG: Why Sustainability Starts With People

Strathmore University, in partnership with Capital FM, hosted a Sustainability Town Hall on June 11, 2026, bringing together executives, academics, students, business leaders, corporates, and individuals keen to explore what...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Turns Water Challenges into Innovation Opportunities

As water and sanitation challenges continue to grow across communities in Kenya and beyond, universities are increasingly being called upon to move beyond knowledge production and play a more active...
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NASA Expert Explores the Future of Medicine in Space at SCES Guest Lecture

The School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (SCES) recently hosted an insightful guest lecture titled "Medicine in Space: What We Do at NASA," delivered by Dr. Deepak. Dr. Deepak is...
Research and Innovation

Building Africa’s AI Future, One GPU at a Time

For more than a week, a machine-learning model sat running on a researcher's laptop in Nairobi. The task was ambitious. Analyse health data that could help scientists better understand why...
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Crush Sense: A Helmet That Speaks When You Cannot

Imagine scrolling through your social media feed and suddenly coming across a post asking people to help identify an accident victim. It could be your sibling, parent, partner, or friend....
Research and Innovation

How New Tools Can Be Used To Tackle African Startup Challenges

Africa is increasingly becoming a region of catalysts for entrepreneurial excellence. This has made the region to be known as a continent that is brimming with untapped potential and brilliant...
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Stratizens Develop Transport Innovation to Ease Nairobi Commutes

For thousands of students across the city, the daily commute is a test of patience and resilience. Often marked by long waits, multiple matatu connections, fluctuating fares, and safety concerns....
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How Stratizens Are Building Africa’s Racing Future

In a workshop in Ngong', far from the polished garages of elite motorsport, a group of students gather around a steel frame. There is no roar of engines yet, no...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Rachael Arrived with Hope. She Leaves with Purpose

Some journeys are measured in semesters, grades, and graduation dates. Others are measured in the quiet moments no transcript will ever capture. These are the conversations that change your outlook,...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

The Sum of Small Influences

Ask Kelvin Karani what shaped his success, and he won't point to a single achievement, mentor, or defining moment. Instead, the graduating Bachelor of Business Science (BBS) Financial Engineering student...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Beyond the Numbers: Caleb’s Journey Through Risk and Resilience

Graduating in 2026 from the Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences (SIMS) meant more than completing a master's degree in Mathematical Finance and Risk Analytics for Caleb Kilonzi, it meant developing...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Peace and Justice Pulling in Opposite Directions

Peace and justice are often spoken of as partners, placed side by side. But in countries emerging from conflict, they can sometimes feel like forces pulling in opposite directions. Peace...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

 Beyond Being Smart: Collins Syekei’s Journey to Purposeful Leadership

When Collins Syekei joined the Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences (SIMS), he believed intelligence would be enough to succeed. Fresh from high school and confident in his academic abilities, the...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

Justice, Briefly Speaking

What do you want to be when you grow up? Most of us remember this childhood question. For many, the answer came quickly, confidently, and sometimes loudly. Doctor. Pilot. Teacher....
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

How We Got Here…Together!

There are campus life stories that begin with ambition. Others begin with friendship. For Andrea Wakori, Neville Ayora, and Margaret Mutura, their #SUnique story and journey at Strathmore became both....
Graduation Spotlights 2026Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

From Macheo to Master’s: Becoming Mary Ayasi

I first met Mary Ayasi when we were both in secondary school, and today I am telling a story spanning more than a decade. Over 10 years of resilience, determination,...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

The Vice Chancellor Who Knew My Name

As I sat down to reflect on Strathmore University's theme for 2026, #PersonalizedAttention, I found myself revisiting the moments that have defined my four years at the institution. Of all...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Uganda to Finland Through Strathmore University: Cissy’s #StrathMore Experience

When Irama Cecilia, known as Cissy to her friends, boarded a bus from Kampala, Uganda to Nairobi, Kenya five years ago, she thought she was simply pursuing higher education. Today,...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Ambition to Achievement: Musa Omar Musa Abdalla’s Transformative Journey at Strathmore University

As Musa Omar Musa Abdalla prepares to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Strathmore University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, he looks back on a...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Transformative student experience

From Moot Court Champion to Graduate Assistant: Alex Kiwara Irungu

For Alex Kiwara Irungu, pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at Strathmore Law School was driven by more than the desire to earn a degree. It was an opportunity to engage...
Transformative student experience

Leos Defend Ruff N Tuff 7s Crown in Stunning Comeback Victory

Strathmore Leos produced a championship performance on Saturday, July 11, 2026, overturning a nine-point halftime deficit to edge Nondescripts RFC 15-14 and successfully defend their Ruff and Tuff 7s title....
Transformative student experience

Integrating entrepreneurship with Bachelor of Commerce

What happens when the lessons from the lecture hall meet the realities of running a business? For many students, the two worlds rarely intersect. But for Nelly Kinuthia, they collide...
Transformative student experience

Four Alumnae Named Among Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40 Women

Some achievements are measured by titles. Others are measured by the lives they change. Every year, the Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 Women list shines a spotlight on young...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

From Macheo to Master’s: Becoming Mary Ayasi

I first met Mary Ayasi when we were both in secondary school, and today I am telling a story spanning more than a decade. Over 10 years of resilience, determination,...
Transformative staff experience

The Leadership Lessons Hidden in Tea and Water

Some mornings merely begin another day. And then some mornings awaken the soul. Friday, 10th July 2026, belonged to the latter. As part of its commitment to nurturing collaboration and...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Strathmore, Burns Brothers Launch Creative Economy Africa Institute to Create One Million Jobs

Strathmore University Business School and The Burns Brothers have announced a landmark partnership aimed at transforming Africa’s creative industries into a major driver of economic growth and job creation. The...
Transformative staff experience

Happy Father’s Day: What Does It Mean to Be a Father Today?

I walked into the Father’s Day celebration expecting conversations about fathers as providers, but walked away thinking about presence. For generations, fatherhood was almost universally understood. A good father provided....
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People & Culture Week 2026: Celebrating Wellness, Connection and Staff Excellence

Every year on May 20, the world celebrates the human resource profession, recognising the crucial role it plays in the work place, and efforts they play in caring for staff...
Transformative staff experience

Beyond a Theme: Living Out Personalised Attention

Personalised Attention. A principle that must be engraved in (y)our DNA. Not merely a theme for discussion, but a lived reality shaping how we show up, serve, and lead. At...
Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

For my mother and yours..

Let’s travel back in time for a moment. Back to the years we barely even remember ourselves, the blurry childhood memories that mostly live through old photos, family stories, and...
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Strathmore Launches Intellectual Property and Commercialization Policy

One of the key challenges innovators face, both globally and locally, is the hesitation to share ideas due to fear of them being taken or misused. At the same time,...
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Strathmore Hosts World Press Freedom Day 2026

On Monday, 4 May 2026, Strathmore University, in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), marked World Press Freedom Day 2026 by convening leaders across media, policy, academia, and...
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Lifelong Learning-Jahazi Female Mentors Seminar

The journey to Kilifi began long before anyone set foot on the train. In early March, an invitation went out to Strathmore University’s female mentors, and within just three days,...
Research and InnovationTransformative staff experience

Strathmore University Hosts AI Research Dialogue

Strathmore University hosted a two-day international research dialogue bringing together scholars from Europe and Africa to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied to address key challenges across the...
Transformative staff experience

When Did You Last Truly See Someone? A Look Back at Highlights of Personalised Attention.

There is a moment, perhaps you have lived it, when someone looked past your performance or your struggle, and simply saw you. That moment, however brief, changes things. The upcoming...
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Strathmore’s Philosophy of Personalised Education

In an age where universities are increasingly measured by rankings, outputs, and employability metrics, a quieter question lingers: What does it truly mean to educate a person? At Strathmore University,...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Wellness on Two Wheels

Most people never see the part of the day when the city is quiet, the roads are empty and the cold air brushes against your cheeks. The sky is in...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

A Day of Service

At Strathmore University, Service to Society is not just a value; it is a way of life. On Friday, 10th April, the People and Culture team in collaboration with the...
Graduation Spotlights 2026Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

From Macheo to Master’s: Becoming Mary Ayasi

I first met Mary Ayasi when we were both in secondary school, and today I am telling a story spanning more than a decade. Over 10 years of resilience, determination,...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Strathmore, Burns Brothers Launch Creative Economy Africa Institute to Create One Million Jobs

Strathmore University Business School and The Burns Brothers have announced a landmark partnership aimed at transforming Africa’s creative industries into a major driver of economic growth and job creation. The...
Service to society

Beyond the Numbers: Benir’s SBL Experience

The Hatua ya Kwanza programme, under the Community Service Department in collaboration with Challenge Aid and Reli Africa, is a service-based initiative designed to connect Strathmore University students with real...
Service to society

Can Trust Be Rebuilt? Kenya Begins a Global Conversation with Regulators

Trust rarely disappears overnight. It erodes quietly. One broken promise. One opaque decision. One delayed response. One institution at a time. Before citizens stop believing governments, they first stop believing...
Service to society

Samburu Through My Lens: A Journey of Service, Growth, and Impact

When I signed up for the Community Outreach Programme (COP) mentorship camp in Samburu, I was excited for one simple reason: I had never been there before. What I did...
Service to society

Two Weeks, Countless Lives: My Kitui Mentorship Experience

On 10th May, all roads led to Kitui. As mentors under the Community Outreach Programme (COP) in the Community Service Department, we embarked on what would become one of the...
Service to society

Insights from the SIMS Third-Year Parents’ Seminar

As industries evolve rapidly and technology continues to reshape the workplace, parents are increasingly seeking clarity on how universities are preparing students for future success. This was the focus of...
Service to society

‘Sisters Blended Value Project’: Transforming religious women ministries in Africa

The Sisters Blended Value Project was launched to help religious sisters rethink sustainability and strengthen their institutions. Dr. Angela Ndunge of Strathmore University Business School, who heads the project, explains...
Service to society

SUF@10: Because Someone Chose to Give

Every year, thousands of bright and ambitious students graduate from high school carrying dreams of building better futures for themselves and their families. Their faces are filled with the hope...
Service to society

The Human Stories Behind the SU-AYA Bukembe Experience

True leadership flourishes when a community chooses to rise together. It is shaped by people who are willing to show up, mentor, listen, and inspire others to believe in their...
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SOA Launches Its Diamond Jubilee Journey

Let me take you back to the Kipande System Era. By the way, have you ever seen a Kipande? If you have, then you are among the lucky few. Some...
Service to society

Merali Family Commits Kshs. 80 Million in Strathmore STEM Vision

There are moments when the future of a nation is imagined through the quiet conviction of those willing to invest in it. On such a moment, the Merali Family, through...
Service to society

How Strathmore’s Cafeteria Week Turned Food into Care

There is something deeply human about being remembered. Not by title. Not by status. But by preference. By the extra spoonful someone quietly adds, knowing you skipped breakfast. By the...
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For my mother and yours..

Let’s travel back in time for a moment. Back to the years we barely even remember ourselves, the blurry childhood memories that mostly live through old photos, family stories, and...
Service to society

Pope Leo Urges Universities To Lead Anti-Corruption Fight

Pope Leo XIV, during his first, apostolic journey through Africa, has challenged universities to lead the fight against what he called the “scourge of corruption” in Africa by producing young...