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Strathmore Scientists Sound Alarm Over Rising Malaria Drug Resistance

A landmark study published in Nature: Scientific Reports, the third most cited Journal globally,  has raised urgent concerns about the future of malaria treatment in Kenya, revealing that resistance to...

Taxation Queen? Michelle Tops in Taxation

What started as a technical subject slowly became something far more meaningful. For Michelle, taxation was not an instant passion but a growing curiosity that deepened with understanding, a journey...
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SCES Holds Its Inaugural Research and Innovation Expo

Think of a smart helmet that speaks for you when you can’t, think of a solar-powered wheelchair that charges as it moves. Think of a dual-axis solar tracking system squeezing...

A Week That Stayed With Me: The Inaugural Voi–Kwale Camp 

On the morning of March 9, 2026 the Community Outreach Programme volunteers  left Strathmore University full of anticipation, not entirely sure what the week ahead held, but ready for it...
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eMsingi Named Among HundrED & VVOB’s Top 15 Global Innovations

At a time when educational reform has become a global imperative, eMsingi has reached a monumental milestone, being selected by HundrED and VVOB as one of the world’s top 15...
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From Nairobi to Vienna: A Life-Changing Exchange Experience

It all began with a single email sent in the early hours of the morning introducing an international exchange opportunity that would ultimately shape an extraordinary journey from Nairobi to...

The Power of Consistency: Hussein Zulfikar’s APM Story

It started with a clear goal and a quiet commitment to show up every day. Long before the global recognition, before the rankings and congratulations, Hussein Zulfikar had already made...

From Distraction to Distinction: Hassan Ahmed Tops the Audit and Assurance

In the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification, Audit & Assurance (AA) is a rigorous paper that tests a student’s ability to apply judgement, think critically and navigate real...
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Money Moves That Matter

Strathmore’s core value of lifelong learning was on full display on Saturday, 21st March 2026, as the Alumni Association (SUAA) hosted the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the...
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From Vision to Reality: Experiencing Konza Technopolis

On a recent academic visit organized by Strathmore University, what began as a simple field trip unfolded into an immersive encounter with Kenya’s vision for the future. Our destination, Konza...
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Steps Toward Healing: Alumni Hike Raises Awareness on Mental Health and Self-Harm

Against the backdrop of cascading waters and rugged terrain, a group of alumni came together for more than just a hike, they gathered with a shared purpose: to spark conversation...
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Bright Health Initiative Unveils Solar-Powered Solution for Digital Healthcare

A new study has spotlighted unreliable electricity as a silent but significant obstacle to digital healthcare transformation across Eastern Africa. In response, it introduces Bright Health, a solar-powered, offline-first digital...
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Energy security: The pillar of sustainability, the passport to independence

The Iran war, more than any other war previously, has brought home clearly how invaluable energy security is. In a few days the uncertainty created by the combination of the war being...
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The Power of Media: From Campus to Coverage

On the morning of 23rd March 2026, what was scheduled as a two-hour session at Strathmore University in MSB9 gradually unfolded into something more immersive, layered and at times,  more...
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Why Mentorship Is Key for Entrepreneurs

For many entrepreneurs, lack of capital has always been a major challenge to the growth of a business and even an obstacle to starting one. These facts have been documented...
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Kevin O’Byrne: The Engineer Who Built People

Before the first brick is laid, before the steel rises, before the building takes form, there is a story. Not of architecture, but of a man. On March 24, 2026,...
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Checking In to Leadership: Stacey Eve’s Story

Behind every memorable hotel stay is a dedicated professional who works tirelessly to ensure guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. For Stacey Eve Owuora, a front office manager at...
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Inside Strathmore’s Kshs. 2B Push for STEM Talent

In a bold statement that Africa’s future will be shaped by technology rather than traditional industry alone, Strathmore University has broken ground on the Kevin O’Byrne STEM Complex, a flagship...
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How Kapiyo Is Rewriting the Future of Rural Education

The horizon of a sunset in Kapiyo, Bondo, is beautiful, but there is more than what meets the eye. To an outsider, the sun setting over Lake Victoria is a...
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Inspiring Impact: Women in Tech Cohort 9 Launches

It all began with a game of bingo, but not your typical bingo. Each card featured 16 prompts designed to spark conversation and connection: “Has founded or co-founded a startup,”...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Scientists Sound Alarm Over Rising Malaria Drug Resistance

A landmark study published in Nature: Scientific Reports, the third most cited Journal globally,  has raised urgent concerns about the future of malaria treatment in Kenya, revealing that resistance to...
Research and InnovationTransformative student experience

SCES Holds Its Inaugural Research and Innovation Expo

Think of a smart helmet that speaks for you when you can’t, think of a solar-powered wheelchair that charges as it moves. Think of a dual-axis solar tracking system squeezing...
Research and Innovation

Money Moves That Matter

Strathmore’s core value of lifelong learning was on full display on Saturday, 21st March 2026, as the Alumni Association (SUAA) hosted the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the...
Research and Innovation

From Vision to Reality: Experiencing Konza Technopolis

On a recent academic visit organized by Strathmore University, what began as a simple field trip unfolded into an immersive encounter with Kenya’s vision for the future. Our destination, Konza...
Research and Innovation

Steps Toward Healing: Alumni Hike Raises Awareness on Mental Health and Self-Harm

Against the backdrop of cascading waters and rugged terrain, a group of alumni came together for more than just a hike, they gathered with a shared purpose: to spark conversation...
Research and Innovation

Bright Health Initiative Unveils Solar-Powered Solution for Digital Healthcare

A new study has spotlighted unreliable electricity as a silent but significant obstacle to digital healthcare transformation across Eastern Africa. In response, it introduces Bright Health, a solar-powered, offline-first digital...
Research and Innovation

Energy security: The pillar of sustainability, the passport to independence

The Iran war, more than any other war previously, has brought home clearly how invaluable energy security is. In a few days the uncertainty created by the combination of the war being...
Research and Innovation

The Power of Media: From Campus to Coverage

On the morning of 23rd March 2026, what was scheduled as a two-hour session at Strathmore University in MSB9 gradually unfolded into something more immersive, layered and at times,  more...
Research and Innovation

Why Mentorship Is Key for Entrepreneurs

For many entrepreneurs, lack of capital has always been a major challenge to the growth of a business and even an obstacle to starting one. These facts have been documented...
Research and Innovation

Inside Strathmore’s Kshs. 2B Push for STEM Talent

In a bold statement that Africa’s future will be shaped by technology rather than traditional industry alone, Strathmore University has broken ground on the Kevin O’Byrne STEM Complex, a flagship...
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Inspiring Impact: Women in Tech Cohort 9 Launches

It all began with a game of bingo, but not your typical bingo. Each card featured 16 prompts designed to spark conversation and connection: “Has founded or co-founded a startup,”...
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Economics: The Heart of Every Decision 

Economics sits at the crossroads of many disciplines, quietly connecting them. The humanities shape ideas and policies that influence societies. Law underpins governance and the rule of law. Engineering drives innovation...
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Researchers Call for Clear Metrics on Kenya’s Green Jobs

As countries accelerate the transition to cleaner energy systems, attention is increasingly shifting to the employment opportunities created by the green economy. Renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency programmes and climate-related...
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Kenya’s Path Toward a Carbon-Free Energy Future

Kenya has earned global recognition for its progress in renewable energy development, with geothermal, wind and solar power forming a growing share of the country’s electricity mix. The transition has...
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Strathmore Crowned At The CFA Institute Research Challenge

On a Thursday night at 9 p.m., while most students were winding down from lectures or planning their weekends, five Strathmore University students logged into yet another meeting.  September 2025...
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SCES Holds Its Inaugural Research and Innovation Expo

Think of a smart helmet that speaks for you when you can’t, think of a solar-powered wheelchair that charges as it moves. Think of a dual-axis solar tracking system squeezing...
Transformative student experience

eMsingi Named Among HundrED & VVOB’s Top 15 Global Innovations

At a time when educational reform has become a global imperative, eMsingi has reached a monumental milestone, being selected by HundrED and VVOB as one of the world’s top 15...
Transformative student experience

From Nairobi to Vienna: A Life-Changing Exchange Experience

It all began with a single email sent in the early hours of the morning introducing an international exchange opportunity that would ultimately shape an extraordinary journey from Nairobi to...
Alumni StoriesTransformative student experience

Checking In to Leadership: Stacey Eve’s Story

Behind every memorable hotel stay is a dedicated professional who works tirelessly to ensure guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. For Stacey Eve Owuora, a front office manager at...
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Inspiring Impact: Women in Tech Cohort 9 Launches

It all began with a game of bingo, but not your typical bingo. Each card featured 16 prompts designed to spark conversation and connection: “Has founded or co-founded a startup,”...
Research and InnovationTransformative student experience

Economics: The Heart of Every Decision 

Economics sits at the crossroads of many disciplines, quietly connecting them. The humanities shape ideas and policies that influence societies. Law underpins governance and the rule of law. Engineering drives innovation...
Dilcon Kuria Kihoro, a third-year Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) student at Strathmore University
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Building a Growing Phone Brand While at University

From the lecture halls to the CEO’s desk, this has been Dilcon Kuria Kihoro’s reality since September 2024. Popularly known as “Dikky,” Dilcon is a third-year Bachelor of Business Information...
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The Journey of Peter Muindi From Business to Law

If Peter Muindi were a Cat, I doubt he would be alive. Curiosity would have claimed him long ago. When you meet the outgoing publishing editor of the Strathmore Law...
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The Order of Malta Lectio Magistralis at Strathmore

At Strathmore University, learning goes beyond the lecture hall: it is practical and immersive. It is rooted in real-world engagement, reflecting our deliberate commitment to shaping graduates who understand not...
Strathmore, Jubilee Unite to Shape Africa’s Next Investment Leaders
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Strathmore, Jubilee Unite to Shape Africa’s Next Investment Leaders

In a move to redefine the future of investment management in Kenya and beyond, Strathmore University and Jubilee Asset Management Limited (JAML) have officially launched the Jubilee Asset Management Graduate...
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Belgium’s Ambassador Maps a Shared Economic Future at Strathmore

As Kenya sharpens its position as East Africa’s economic anchor, diplomatic partnerships are increasingly shaping the contours of its growth. On 19 February 2026, Strathmore University School of Humanities and...
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Strathmore Crowned At The CFA Institute Research Challenge

On a Thursday night at 9 p.m., while most students were winding down from lectures or planning their weekends, five Strathmore University students logged into yet another meeting.  September 2025...
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Universities Unite to Advance Inclusive Higher Education

As Nairobi’s rains began to settle over the city, ushering in a season of renewal and quiet reflection, Strathmore School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), together with other partnering...
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A Semester in the Netherlands

Five second-year students. Five distinct ambitions. One shared curiosity: to explore what the tourism and hospitality industry truly has to offer beyond the classroom. For one, the dream is to...
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MCK and Strathmore University Explore New Frontiers in Media Training

Efforts to enhance media education and align academic training with professional standards have gained momentum following a strategic engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Strathmore University School...
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Inspiring Impact: Women in Tech Cohort 9 Launches

It all began with a game of bingo, but not your typical bingo. Each card featured 16 prompts designed to spark conversation and connection: “Has founded or co-founded a startup,”...
Transformative staff experience

SU 2026–2030 Strategic Plan Signals a Shift from Excellence to Impact

Excellence is no longer enough. In a world defined by disruption, uncertainty, and rising expectations, institutions are being asked to prove not just what they do well but why it...
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“The Map, The Journey, and The Fish”

On the occasion of the launch of the Strathmore University Strategic Plan 2026–2030, the Pro-Chancellor, Rev. Dr. Silvano Ochuodho, delivered the following address: Vice Chancellor, Members of Council, colleagues, students,...
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Strathmore Leadership Academy Graduates 115 Staff

On Friday, March 13, 2026, Strathmore University celebrated the graduation of 115 staff members who had successfully completed various programmes under the Leadership Academy. The ceremony marked a significant milestone...
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A Conversation on Women, Wealth and Worth

When Dr. Freshia Mugo Waweru took the stage, she began with a simple observation. “As ladies, we are naturally inclined to give. But too often, in the process of giving,...
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Walking the Journey with Students: A Mentor’s Experience

Mentorship often begins as a simple commitment, but for Geraldine Nyaloti, an Administrator at the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (SCES), it quickly grew into a deeply meaningful journey...
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How the PLP Programme is Shaping Staff at Strathmore

At Strathmore University, leadership is not confined to titles or corner offices. It is woven into the institution’s culture, expressed through responsibility, integrity, and the quiet discipline of doing what...
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Rediscovering Leadership: Dominic Chesire’s LEAP journey

When Dominic Chesire first joined Strathmore University in 2008, he entered a very different institution from the one he returned to in 2024. Years away had allowed both him and...
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Accelerating Leadership: Nolyne Takes the LEAP

When Nolyne Magucha first encountered the Leadership Excellence Acceleration Programme (LEAP), one word immediately stood out to her. Acceleration.  “What exactly are we accelerating?” she wondered. At that point in...
Academic Staff Week 2026
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Academic Staff Week 2026 Reflects on Excellence, AI and the Human Person

There are moments in the life of a university when it pauses, not to rest, but to remember who it is. The 2026 Academic Staff Week at Strathmore University was...
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Belgium’s Ambassador Maps a Shared Economic Future at Strathmore

As Kenya sharpens its position as East Africa’s economic anchor, diplomatic partnerships are increasingly shaping the contours of its growth. On 19 February 2026, Strathmore University School of Humanities and...
Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

Universities Unite to Advance Inclusive Higher Education

As Nairobi’s rains began to settle over the city, ushering in a season of renewal and quiet reflection, Strathmore School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), together with other partnering...
Transformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

MCK and Strathmore University Explore New Frontiers in Media Training

Efforts to enhance media education and align academic training with professional standards have gained momentum following a strategic engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Strathmore University School...
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Claude’s Mission to Humanize Cancer and Genomics Research in Kenya

When the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) announced its inaugural call for funded projects in early 2024, it marked a turning point for Kenya’s academic and medical research landscape....
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Study Exposes Gender Gap in Health Sector Leadership

Despite women constituting 70 percent of the health sector workforce according to global statistics, only 27 percent are in top management positions.  At this pace, it will take about 140...
Service to society

Kevin O’Byrne: The Engineer Who Built People

Before the first brick is laid, before the steel rises, before the building takes form, there is a story. Not of architecture, but of a man. On March 24, 2026,...
Service to society

How Kapiyo Is Rewriting the Future of Rural Education

The horizon of a sunset in Kapiyo, Bondo, is beautiful, but there is more than what meets the eye. To an outsider, the sun setting over Lake Victoria is a...
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SUF Hosts Education Roundtable Dialogue with Partners

Strathmore University Foundation (SUF) held an inaugural Education Dialogue Programme on March 10, 2026, bringing together partners and stakeholders across the education sector to reflect on the evolving education landscape...
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Irene’s SBL Experience in Transforming Young Lives

For Strathmore University student Irene Vaati, a third-year Statistics and Data Science major, the decision to join the Accelerated Learning Programme(ALP) was rooted in a desire for meaningful, human-centred impact....
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Universities Unite to Advance Inclusive Higher Education

As Nairobi’s rains began to settle over the city, ushering in a season of renewal and quiet reflection, Strathmore School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), together with other partnering...
Service to society

When “Happy Lent” Feels Out of Place

As I walk into the office, one of my colleagues leans over and whispers, “Happy Lenten Season.” I pause and smile back, but something in me hesitates. Happy feels like...
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Lighting the match: mentorship, aspiration, and educational journeys in Kibera

They say proper planning prevents poor performance and the IESE Business School visit to Academia School in Kibera on January 14, 2026 was proof that when purpose meets preparation, impact...
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Where the Sun Burns, Hope Grows: Christmas, Reimagined in Turkana

Imagine waking up in one of the hottest, driest places on earth. The kind of heat that sits on your skin all day and follows you into the night. In...
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Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic Expands Access to Justice in Kenya with the Strathmore Legal Aid Caravan

Access to justice remains one of the most powerful pillars of the Notre Dame Law School Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC), directed by Professor Jimmy Gurulé. In partnership with Strathmore University, Notre Dame Law...
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The Student Civic Initiative Experience in the Eyes of Faith Gakii

When the civic initiative was first introduced to my cohort, it landed on ambivalent ground. Beyond a handful of enthusiastic volunteers, most responses hovered between open skepticism and quiet resistance....
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How Personalized Attention Is Rewriting the Future of Education

On December 8, 2025, the Strathmore School of Humanities and Social Science convened an education workshop dubbed ‘Transformative Education Through Personalized Attention in Frontier Regions,’ bringing together teachers, education innovators,...
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How Financial Aid Nurtured a Story of Resilience

Balancing education and sport is no small feat, especially when financial constraints threaten to derail one’s dreams. Yet for Eugine Onyango Owiti, a determined student-athlete, the journey from hardship to...
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Housekeeping and Cafeteria Teams Extend a Hand of Service

While many spend Saturdays resting or catching up on personal tasks, the Housekeeping and Cafeteria team chose a different path, one marked by compassion and service. On Saturday, November 1,...
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15 Stratizens Turn a Holiday into a Lesson in Service

While many Kenyans planned a long weekend of rest and travel, a group of 15 Strathmore University students chose a different path. From Thursday, 9th to Saturday, 11th October, coinciding...
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Help Michael Move Again: A Call for Hope and Healing

The Strathmore University Medical Centre (SUMC) has quietly become a pillar of compassion within and beyond the University. Through a range of community outreach programs, the department has extended care...