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Paws, Paint and Play: 2025 Wellness Fair Redefines Wellbeing

Woof! Woof! That was the sound that greeted you once you walked into the tents at the Graduation Square today. Heri, Nala, Poodles and their companions needed no introduction. They...
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Dedicated to Excellence: Housekeeping Appreciation Week

When you walk into Strathmore, the first thing that greets you is the energy of the students chatting in groups, footsteps echoing in the halls, the constant movement of a...
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PR-actice Makes Perfect

Earlier this year, Kenya’s fuel industry found itself under an unexpected spotlight when influencer Tanuki Kim ignited a storm online by questioning the quality of petrol sold at local stations....
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Crowning the King and Queen of Numbers

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Strathmore University played host to some of the brightest young minds in Kenya during the Strathmore National Mathematics Contest. Organized by the Strathmore University Admissions...
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A Story of Hope from Strathmore University’s Prison Education Programme

When Richard Maitha Mwanzia reflects on his academic journey, his words ring with the depth of someone who has walked through hardship and found new purpose. A recent graduate of...
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I Graduate… Then What Next?

The #ClassOf2026 is standing at the edge of graduation. Some are eager to dive into the job market, others are already working, a few are exploring entrepreneurship, and some are...
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Strathmore Alumni Among Kenya’s Top 40 Trailblazing Women Under 40

From boardrooms to creative studios, financial markets to tech hubs, Strathmore alumni are shaping the future of Africa with bold vision and unshakable purpose. This year, four extraordinary women from...
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Extending Humanity, Shaping Responsibility: Strathmore Community Service at Nairobi West Prison

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Community service has always been at the heart of Strathmore University’s identity. It is not merely an extracurricular activity, but a lived expression of the University’s...

Planting Dreams in Kangemi: IESE and Macheo Visits Oasis Secondary School

This was no ordinary day. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. The moment Rochelle, our Macheo Achievement Programme coordinator, began laying out the plans, I knew something...
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Many Stories, One Purpose: Community Service Week

At the heart of every thriving society lies a spirit of generosity and sacrifice. Giving back to the community is not just an act of kindness, it’s a transformative journey...
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Sports Day 2025: Bright Tees, Big Wins, Bigger Smiles

If you’ve ever crouched at the starting line, heart beating, anxiously waiting for the whistle to blow, you definitely know the mix of anticipation and excitement that filled Strathmore today...
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World Humanitarian Day Symposium at Strathmore University

On 27th August 2025, Strathmore University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), in partnership with World Vision Kenya, Catholic Agencies for Overseas Development (CAFOD), and the International Rescue Committee...
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Strathmore Pioneers Safer Solar Energy with the SunSafe App

Strathmore University, through its UNESCO Chair on Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability, was honored to host the Solar Energy Research Dialogue Workshop at Kyaka Hotel, Machakos. The event, organized in...
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As a business owner, CEO, or entrepreneur…

The journey is not a walk in the park. It’s waking up with ten things on your mind before the day even begins. It’s running the business, managing your people,...
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Threading Beads and Hope

I am a third-year commerce student at Strathmore University and a volunteer with the Community Service Centre. Recently, I joined a women’s promotion camp in Nariokotome Mission, collaborating with Strathmore...
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Strathmore Leos Roar to Glory: Embu 7s Fourpeat Champions

In a pulsating final that had the crowd on edge from the very first whistle, the Strathmore Leos outclassed KCB Rugby 31–21 to lift the Embu 7s trophy for the...
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Teachers’ Learning Series: Turning Life Skills into Everyday Classroom Practice

In a world where young people pick up “life lessons” from home, peers, media, and society, the series asked a big question: What is the teacher’s role today, and how...
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Prof. Lilac Nachum’s Agenda for Africa’s Agribusiness Exports

With Africa’s share of world agricultural exports in steady decline, Prof. Lilac Nachum, a Visiting Professor at Strathmore Business School, calls for bold policies that unlock the continent’s natural advantages,...
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Dr. Claire Adionyi: Africa’s Contribution in Nuremberg

“It was a full-circle moment. Having studied international human rights law, taught international criminal law for about seven to eight years, and having mooted before, it meant so much to...
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SIMS Hosts Kenya–Japan Workshop on Advancing Research and Interdisciplinary Cooperation

The students at the Strathmore Institute of Mathematical Sciences began their semester with an experience that set the tone for the months ahead. An eye-opening workshop with visiting delegates from...

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School of Humanities and Social Sciences Inaugural Alumni Networking Dinner 

Amidst the soft glow of chandeliers and the clinking of glasses, the Strathmore University School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) hosted a truly remarkable event on May 3, 2024....
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Launch of the Strathmore Alumni Tanzania Chapter in the Heart of Dar es Salaam

Picture this. A panoramic view of a city enveloped by water—a truly breathtaking sight in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, aptly named "abode of peace." This bustling city stands as East...
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Eva Muraya – A Journey of Love, Advocacy, and Inclusion as a Neurodivergent Mum

The concept of neurodiversity celebrates the varied functioning of our brains, acknowledging that there’s no one-size-fits-all definition. While some may hesitate to rigidly classify neurodiversity, it’s crucial to recognize its...
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Unveiling the Strathmore Alumni Kisumu Chapter

The official launch of the Strathmore Alumni Kisumu Chapter dubbed Meeting of Minds, was a resounding success, marking a momentous occasion of connection and growth on April 26th, 2024.  The...
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Gen Francis Ogolla: How power of humility delivers transformative leadership

As the country mourns the Chief of Defence Forces of Kenya, General Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash that killed nine other officers and soldiers, the scene will...
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Highlights from the SBS Undergraduate Fourth Years’ Gala Dinner

Friday, 8th March 2024 was an evening of celebration as students from the Strathmore University Business School (SBS) Undergraduate Programmes gathered for the Undergraduate Fourth Years’ gala dinner. The event brought...
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Celebrating Humanities and Social Sciences 2024 graduates.

On Friday evening, April 19th 2024, Strathmore University held a celebratory gala dinner, dubbed the Last Supper, for the awaiting graduates of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. In...
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Elevating Tourism & Hospitality Leadership: Transformative trends shaping the future of the industry

On April 18, 2024, the Strathmore University School of Tourism and Hospitality convened a roundtable discussion, providing participants with an opportunity to contribute ideas aimed at enhancing the tourism and...
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Towards Climate Resilience: Strathmore University, Imperial College Partnership

In a bid to foster joint efforts in tackling climate resilience issues, the partnership between Strathmore University and Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine takes center stage as the...
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Crossing Continents: Yvette Yego’s Transformative Journey through the Sciences Po Exchange Program

“I've gained extensive knowledge in international studies, interacted with diverse students from different backgrounds, and acquired essential skills like confidence, communication, and critical thinking, all under the guidance of exceptional...
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Stratizens Explore Malaysian Cinema: Mechamato Screening at Sarit Center

Imagine being invited by the Malaysian embassy in Kenya to an exclusive screening of their award-winning movie, Mechamato. On Thursday, April 18th, 2024, the Sarit Center Cinemax played host to...
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Strathmore Hosts the 2nd Mediation Summit on Employment Disputes

In a world where the dynamics of employment relations shape the very fabric of our societies and where disputes can often feel like insurmountable mountains, a glimmer of hope arises....
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Strathmore Tax Hackathon 2024: Cultivating Innovation in Tax Policy

In the heart of Nairobi, the prestigious Strathmore Law School hosted the Strathmore Tax Hackathon 2024. The vibrant and intellectually stimulating event organized by the Strathmore Tax Research Centre took...
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Transforming Mental Health Support for Students at Strathmore

In Kenya, within the bustling academic environment of universities, there exists a significant but often overlooked issue: mental health challenges among students. Despite the apparent vibrancy of campus life, a...
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From Royal Blue to Golden Hope: Witnessing Transformation at Murema Primary

Imagine a school with about 3,000 students, aged between six to 13 years. The corridors echo with the laughter of children, and the walls are adorned with a bright orange...
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MHBM Students Travel to Spain for Industry Exposure

In May 2025, a team of 11 students and two faculty members from the Master in Hospitality Business Management (MHBM) programme embarked on an enriching academic journey across Spain, an...
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Sweat Dropped, Scholarship Raised: Strathmore’s VC Run 2025

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Strathmore Sports Complex pulsed with energy, color, and purpose as hundreds gathered for the 5th edition of the Strathmore Vice Chancellor’s Run (VC Run),...
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Advancing Research Ethics in Social Sciences

Life as a researcher isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s waking up to a mountain of literature that never seems to shrink, your eyes burning from hours of intense reading and...
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Strathmore University Wins the 2025 Manfred Lachs Space Moot African Regionals

Strathmore University from Kenya has won the 2025 Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, becoming the first Kenyan institution to advance to the global finals. The...
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Second Cohort of Women In Cyber Security Programme Launched!

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer optional, it’s essential. But as threats become more complex and unpredictable, one thing is clear: we need more diverse minds at the...
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A European Learning Experience for SHSS Students

In a unique effort to integrate classroom theory with global practice, students and staff from Strathmore University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) embarked on an academic tour across...
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Excellence and Thoughtful Service, without the “Premium Price Tag”

When I hear the words personalised attention, my first thought is... money. Let’s be honest, it sounds like one of those polished Public Relations phrases thrown around to justify some...
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 My Three Days at the Leadership Mentoring Seminar

Walking into the leadership mentoring seminar, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect or what I was getting myself into. All I knew was that I was going to spend...
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Personalised Attention in a Bureaucratic World

Strathmore University reaffirmed its commitment to human-centered leadership and innovation during the 2025 Vice Chancellor’s Conference, held on May 9 under the theme “Scaling Personalised Attention in an Ever-Growing Organization.”...
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Michelle Waruguru’s Path to Debate Glory

The room hushed. Then her name was announced: Michelle Waruguru. Cheers, rent the air. Relief, pride, a racing heart, and disbelief flooded her all at once. “It was both humbling...
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Strathmore, ECTA Kenya Ltd Team Up to Accelerate EV Innovation and Sustainability

Strathmore University has teamed up with ECTA Kenya Ltd (Subaru Kenya and JAC Kenya) in a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption and strengthening STEM education in...
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Etymos: The AI Word Tool Built by a Scrabble Champ

From chasing words across Scrabble boards to pioneering a cultural revolution in vocabulary learning, Lancelot Kuria Githinji is reshaping how we think about language, one quiz at a time. At...
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A Vision for a Smarter, Cleaner Future Born at Strathmore

At Strathmore University’s School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, innovation is not just taught, it’s lived. Here, five determined Computer Science students, Nicole Owens, Joy Muthoni, Kyla Arunga, Rosemary Wakaba,...
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Communication is a Form of Storytelling

“Communication is about sharing meaningful experiences.” This simple yet profound  sentence became a guiding light for Kimberly Lisa Osemo throughout her academic journey pursuing Bachelor of Communication (BAC). Now a...
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Strathmore Hosts Inaugural East Africa Future Leaders Challenge

Strathmore University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality hosted the inaugural East Africa Future Leaders Challenge from April 28–29, 2025. The two-day event brought together students and stakeholders from Europe, the...
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Floorball frenzy: Dance of speed, skill, and glory!

Imagine yourself stepping into a dynamic arena, where speed, skill, and camaraderie collide to create a thrilling spectacle. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the anticipation of an intense but...
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Fr. Edwin Onyango: Discovering the depths of identity and purpose

In a world that often demands concrete labels and well-defined roles, Fr. Edwin’s (or Fr. Eddie, as he is fondly referred to by his former colleagues) journey defies easy categorisation....
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Strathmore Personalities: Kevin Muchemi – Happiness is free

The tales of a younger man   It was the early 2000’s when Kevin first interacted with Strathmore University. A young man, a student at Changez (Lenana School, for official...
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#BecauseWeCare

It’s about our children and grandchildren…   Picture this: It’s the year 2073… Your alarm goes off and you lazily wake up. Why would you wanna wake up anyway? The...
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Strathmore Personalities: Dr. Edward Mungai – Back then high school fees was Ksh. 544

“I hope I did not keep you waiting,” says Dr. Edward Mungai as he darts up the stairs holding a cup of hot beverage. Lifting it up slightly, he says...
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Strathmore among top 25 global performers in provision of continuous professional education

  Strathmore University is among the top 25 global performers in the provision of continuous professional development (CPD) according to the ranking by U-Multirank in the 2020 edition. 1,759 universities from 92...

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