What If We Just Used the Energy We Already Have?
For Samuel Kiio Kyalo, curiosity is something of a permanent condition. He describes himself as “an incurably curious soul” who cannot walk past a problem without wanting to take it...
Newton’s Search for the Next Frontier of Financial Inclusion
For millions of Kenyans, financial inclusion arrived through a mobile phone. M-PESA changed what was possible. Money could move across cities and villages in seconds. Bills could be paid, businesses...
How Edwike Nyauncho Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Climate Resilience
Working at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) exposed Edwike Nyauncho to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges and inspired her to explore how technology could become part...
When Biology Said No, Data Said Yes: Esther Kibugi’s #SUExperience
"I loved Biology, but biology didn't love me back." Esther Kibugi bursts into laughter as soon as she says it. It is the kind of sentence that only makes sense...
Strathmore Celebrates its Class of 2026 PhD Graduands
For years, they lived with unanswered questions. Could mathematics help Kenya better predict and fight malaria? Could artificial intelligence learn to understand the cry of an infant? Could innovative financing...
Kethi Kilonzo: A 25-Year Journey to the Dream She Refused to Quit
25 years is enough time to build an illustrious legal career, raise a family, lead a successful law firm and become one of Kenya’s most recognisable lawyers. For Kethi Kilonzo,...
How Mombasa Entrepreneurs Are Turning Opportunity into Lasting Business Success
This week marked the beginning of an exciting journey for entrepreneurs in Mombasa County as the Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) launched the Empowered Entrepreneur Training Programme. Held at VOK...
Research Highlights the Case for Stronger Childcare Systems
Millions of Kenyan children under the age of three continue to rely on informal, largely unregulated childcare despite the country’s growing body of laws and policies designed to protect them,...
Traversed borders to be made in SU
There are courses people choose because they sound interesting. Then there are courses people choose knowing very well that the road ahead will demand discipline, sacrifice, and a certain kind...
From Helping His Mother’s Business to Building His Own Future
For Moises Chill Olasiman, business was never just a subject in a classroom, it was something he experienced firsthand. Long before enrolling in Strathmore University’s Diploma in Business Management, he...
A Voice for Change
For Samantha Mumbi, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Strathmore University was never simply about earning a degree. It was about discovering the best way to serve communities...
Beyond the Diploma: How Hawa Naito Found Confidence, Purpose, and Growth at Strathmore
For Hawa Naito, pursuing a Diploma in Business Management at Strathmore University was the first step towards building a successful career in business and entrepreneurship. Motivated by a desire to...
Andy’s Journey to Advancing Disability Rights Through Law
Long before he stepped into the halls of Strathmore Law School, Andy already knew what he wanted his life's work to be. Having navigated life with a mobility challenge, Andy...
Evaluating Social Programmes for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa Every policy comes bearing hope.
Hope that new opportunities will be created, lives will change for the better, and the future will be brighter. But hope alone is not enough. The true measure of a...
Four Papers, Four Top Rankings. Darsh’s Extraordinary #StrathMoreExperience
At just 20 years old, Darsh Ghia has achieved what many students only dream of. By the time he graduates from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programme at Strathmore...
Faith, resilience and purpose: Evalyn’s eight-year journey to CPA success
Evalyn Muhia’s dream to study at Strathmore University (SU) was conceived long before she completed high school. She was just a Form One student walking through the Student Centre at...
Beyond Rankings: How Resilience Shaped Alex’s ACCA Journey
In December 2024, Alex Karuru Guchu placed 1st in Kenya and 24th worldwide in the Financial Management (FM) paper of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. Just over...
Finding Purpose in the Unexpected
When Andrea Wakori first began considering university courses, Communications was nowhere on her list. She imagined herself working in hospitality, fascinated by the precision and energy of the hotel industry....
Organised Creativity
For Margaret Mutura, communication has always been about people. Long before she arrived at Strathmore University, she knew she loved language. She loved reading. She loved writing. Most importantly, she...
Fenuel Kalulu, Not Your Typical IT Guy
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word IT? Your first thought was something to do with machines, right? For many of us, we...
What If We Just Used the Energy We Already Have?
For Samuel Kiio Kyalo, curiosity is something of a permanent condition. He describes himself as “an incurably curious soul” who cannot walk past a problem without wanting to take it...
Newton’s Search for the Next Frontier of Financial Inclusion
For millions of Kenyans, financial inclusion arrived through a mobile phone. M-PESA changed what was possible. Money could move across cities and villages in seconds. Bills could be paid, businesses...
How Edwike Nyauncho Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Climate Resilience
Working at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) exposed Edwike Nyauncho to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges and inspired her to explore how technology could become part...
When Biology Said No, Data Said Yes: Esther Kibugi’s #SUExperience
"I loved Biology, but biology didn't love me back." Esther Kibugi bursts into laughter as soon as she says it. It is the kind of sentence that only makes sense...
Strathmore Celebrates its Class of 2026 PhD Graduands
For years, they lived with unanswered questions. Could mathematics help Kenya better predict and fight malaria? Could artificial intelligence learn to understand the cry of an infant? Could innovative financing...
Traversed borders to be made in SU
There are courses people choose because they sound interesting. Then there are courses people choose knowing very well that the road ahead will demand discipline, sacrifice, and a certain kind...
From Helping His Mother’s Business to Building His Own Future
For Moises Chill Olasiman, business was never just a subject in a classroom, it was something he experienced firsthand. Long before enrolling in Strathmore University’s Diploma in Business Management, he...
A Voice for Change
For Samantha Mumbi, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Strathmore University was never simply about earning a degree. It was about discovering the best way to serve communities...
Beyond the Diploma: How Hawa Naito Found Confidence, Purpose, and Growth at Strathmore
For Hawa Naito, pursuing a Diploma in Business Management at Strathmore University was the first step towards building a successful career in business and entrepreneurship. Motivated by a desire to...
Andy’s Journey to Advancing Disability Rights Through Law
Long before he stepped into the halls of Strathmore Law School, Andy already knew what he wanted his life's work to be. Having navigated life with a mobility challenge, Andy...
Faith, resilience and purpose: Evalyn’s eight-year journey to CPA success
Evalyn Muhia’s dream to study at Strathmore University (SU) was conceived long before she completed high school. She was just a Form One student walking through the Student Centre at...
Beyond Rankings: How Resilience Shaped Alex’s ACCA Journey
In December 2024, Alex Karuru Guchu placed 1st in Kenya and 24th worldwide in the Financial Management (FM) paper of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. Just over...
Finding Purpose in the Unexpected
When Andrea Wakori first began considering university courses, Communications was nowhere on her list. She imagined herself working in hospitality, fascinated by the precision and energy of the hotel industry....
Organised Creativity
For Margaret Mutura, communication has always been about people. Long before she arrived at Strathmore University, she knew she loved language. She loved reading. She loved writing. Most importantly, she...
Fenuel Kalulu, Not Your Typical IT Guy
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word IT? Your first thought was something to do with machines, right? For many of us, we...
Strathmore Celebrates its Class of 2026 PhD Graduands
For years, they lived with unanswered questions. Could mathematics help Kenya better predict and fight malaria? Could artificial intelligence learn to understand the cry of an infant? Could innovative financing...
Kethi Kilonzo: A 25-Year Journey to the Dream She Refused to Quit
25 years is enough time to build an illustrious legal career, raise a family, lead a successful law firm and become one of Kenya’s most recognisable lawyers. For Kethi Kilonzo,...
Research Highlights the Case for Stronger Childcare Systems
Millions of Kenyan children under the age of three continue to rely on informal, largely unregulated childcare despite the country’s growing body of laws and policies designed to protect them,...
Three Flagship Programmes to Drive Strathmore Research and Innovation Week 2026
Universities are increasingly expected not only to generate knowledge but also to translate ideas into practical solutions that improve lives. This philosophy is set to take centre stage during Strathmore...
Study Charts a New Path for Women in Healthcare Leadership
If you walk into almost any hospital or health centre in Kenya, chances are the majority of the faces caring for patients will be women. They are the nurses, clinical...
How a Stratizen is Reimagining Campus Life, One Meal at a Time
Every afternoon, as lecture halls empty and cafeterias fill, a familiar ritual unfolds across university campuses. Students weave through winding queues, glance anxiously at the time, and calculate whether they...
If We Cannot Measure Change, Can We Really Claim to Be Changing the World?
Across East Africa, organisations have become remarkably good at telling stories of transformation. Annual reports are filled with smiling farmers standing beside thriving crops, young entrepreneurs launching businesses, children in...
Strathmore Forum Reflects on How Emerging Technologies Are Reshaping Research Ethics
As artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and global research collaborations reshape the way knowledge is created, the landscape of research is changing rapidly. Ethical oversight is evolving from a regulatory requirement...
IWMI Supports Solar Agriculture Capacity in East Africa
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Strathmore University Energy Research Centre (SERC) entered into partnership on April 24 to develop and deliver training programs on the application of...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
What If We Just Used the Energy We Already Have?
For Samuel Kiio Kyalo, curiosity is something of a permanent condition. He describes himself as “an incurably curious soul” who cannot walk past a problem without wanting to take it...
Newton’s Search for the Next Frontier of Financial Inclusion
For millions of Kenyans, financial inclusion arrived through a mobile phone. M-PESA changed what was possible. Money could move across cities and villages in seconds. Bills could be paid, businesses...
How Edwike Nyauncho Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Climate Resilience
Working at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) exposed Edwike Nyauncho to some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges and inspired her to explore how technology could become part...
When Biology Said No, Data Said Yes: Esther Kibugi’s #SUExperience
"I loved Biology, but biology didn't love me back." Esther Kibugi bursts into laughter as soon as she says it. It is the kind of sentence that only makes sense...
Strathmore Celebrates its Class of 2026 PhD Graduands
For years, they lived with unanswered questions. Could mathematics help Kenya better predict and fight malaria? Could artificial intelligence learn to understand the cry of an infant? Could innovative financing...
Traversed borders to be made in SU
There are courses people choose because they sound interesting. Then there are courses people choose knowing very well that the road ahead will demand discipline, sacrifice, and a certain kind...
From Helping His Mother’s Business to Building His Own Future
For Moises Chill Olasiman, business was never just a subject in a classroom, it was something he experienced firsthand. Long before enrolling in Strathmore University’s Diploma in Business Management, he...
A Voice for Change
For Samantha Mumbi, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Strathmore University was never simply about earning a degree. It was about discovering the best way to serve communities...
Beyond the Diploma: How Hawa Naito Found Confidence, Purpose, and Growth at Strathmore
For Hawa Naito, pursuing a Diploma in Business Management at Strathmore University was the first step towards building a successful career in business and entrepreneurship. Motivated by a desire to...
Andy’s Journey to Advancing Disability Rights Through Law
Long before he stepped into the halls of Strathmore Law School, Andy already knew what he wanted his life's work to be. Having navigated life with a mobility challenge, Andy...
Evaluating Social Programmes for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa Every policy comes bearing hope.
Hope that new opportunities will be created, lives will change for the better, and the future will be brighter. But hope alone is not enough. The true measure of a...
Faith, resilience and purpose: Evalyn’s eight-year journey to CPA success
Evalyn Muhia’s dream to study at Strathmore University (SU) was conceived long before she completed high school. She was just a Form One student walking through the Student Centre at...
Beyond Rankings: How Resilience Shaped Alex’s ACCA Journey
In December 2024, Alex Karuru Guchu placed 1st in Kenya and 24th worldwide in the Financial Management (FM) paper of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. Just over...
Finding Purpose in the Unexpected
When Andrea Wakori first began considering university courses, Communications was nowhere on her list. She imagined herself working in hospitality, fascinated by the precision and energy of the hotel industry....
Organised Creativity
For Margaret Mutura, communication has always been about people. Long before she arrived at Strathmore University, she knew she loved language. She loved reading. She loved writing. Most importantly, she...
Evaluating Social Programmes for Evidence-Based Policy in Africa Every policy comes bearing hope.
Hope that new opportunities will be created, lives will change for the better, and the future will be brighter. But hope alone is not enough. The true measure of a...
Why Kenya’s Future Will Be Built on Confidence, Not Just Capital
By 8 o’clock on a Thursday morning, most conversations in Nairobi revolve around traffic, deadlines and the first cup of coffee. At Strathmore University, however, the discussion was far more...
The Story of a Webmaster Who Almost Never Went to School
“Every graduation season, I publish stories celebrating other people's achievements. I never imagined that one day, mine would become one of them.” Every website has a homepage. It's the first...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
How Mombasa Entrepreneurs Are Turning Opportunity into Lasting Business Success
This week marked the beginning of an exciting journey for entrepreneurs in Mombasa County as the Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC) launched the Empowered Entrepreneur Training Programme. Held at VOK...
Why a Rules-Based International Order Is the Foundation of Global Trust
The contemporary global trust crisis is often discussed in terms of declining confidence in governments, political leaders, media, financial systems and international institutions. Yet beneath these visible symptoms lies a...
Strathmore Unites Industry to Reimagine Sustainable Development
The campus of the future will not simply consume less energy. It will generate ideas, inspire innovation, and become a living demonstration of what sustainable development looks like in practice....
The Finish Line Was Just the Beginning
When Stephen Mason first arrived at Strathmore University from Liberia in 2018, excitement quickly gave way to uncertainty. Everything felt unfamiliar. The food was different. The accents were difficult to...
Trust Is the World’s Most Valuable Currency and We Are Running Out of It
What if tomorrow morning you woke up and discovered that you could no longer trust your bank, your government, the news you consume, the medicines prescribed by your doctor, or...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
