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2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

A Dozen Set to Graduate with Strathmore PhDs

June 19, 2025
Strathmore University will confer a record 12 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees during its upcoming graduation ceremony on June 27, 2025. This achievement underscores the University’s growing impact on high-level...
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A PhD Journey Powered by Diverse Experiences

June 19, 2025
Early Exposure to Academia and the Birth of a Dream Growing up, I was advantaged to have one of my parents working at a university. Sometimes, because there was no...
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Lady Justice Mugo’s Journey of Purpose, Wisdom, and Ethical Awakening

June 19, 2025
It began with a forgotten newspaper clipping in a desk drawer. After deferring two prestigious Master of Laws (LLM) programs, one at the University of Sussex in Human Rights Law,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Greatest Achievements Are Not Just in Titles but in Growth

June 18, 2025
When Aisha Chebet Too first walked through the gates of Strathmore University, she expected a journey, defined solely by academics. What she didn’t anticipate was the deep dive into leadership,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Barnabas Owour: From Kangemi to the World

June 18, 2025
In the lively heart of Kangemi, where buildings lean so close, neighbors deep in conversations, the streets hum with so much life. Children run barefoot through the narrow paths, laughing...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Olive Menorah: From Comfort Zone to Tech Leadership

June 18, 2025
What does it look like to step out of your comfort zone and thrive in tech? For Olive Menorah, it meant swapping fear for curiosity, leading teams, building inclusive solutions,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Law Students by Day, Content Queens by Passion

June 18, 2025
On June 27, 2025, as they don their graduation gowns and cross the stage, Afua Keddey, Linda Ndegwa, and Wendy Wanjiru will be celebrating more than just earning their Bachelor...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Zayn Aslam’s Journey Through Grief, Growth, and the Law

June 17, 2025
When Zayn Aslam first thought about studying law, he wasn’t entirely convinced it was the right path. In fact, law wasn’t even his first choice. He explored other interests such...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

One door. Many opportunities.

June 17, 2025
How do you begin to sum up four years of university life in just a few words? It’s nearly impossible. Because it’s way more than just classes and grades. It’s...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

The Art of Becoming: Barbara’s Story

June 17, 2025
Barbara Mwangi didn’t follow one path. She wove her own,  stitch by stitch and step by step. In high school, she was the kind of girl teachers loved to mention,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Sharon Bukaya: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Technology

June 16, 2025
As the curtains rise on another graduation season, Sharon Bukaya emerges as a shining example of what it means to blend passion, purpose, and perseverance. Armed with a Bachelor of...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Alex: Championing Digital Disruption in the Age of Innovation

June 13, 2025
“Disrupt or be disrupted.” This phrase is not just a mantra for Alex Mathenge Kimondo, it is a way of life. With more than 16 years of experience in solutions...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

From Curious Foodie to Global Hospitality Professional: Kariuki Muigai’s Journey at Strathmore University

June 13, 2025
Kariuki Muigai journey into hospitality began with a simple but genuine love: food. “I really liked  cuisines. I liked a lot of food,” he admits with a laugh. That curiosity...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Saada Loo: Of Law, Loss, and the Levers Behind Finance

June 12, 2025
Why did you choose to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM), and why Strathmore University specifically? “Let’s be honest, in today’s world, nothing moves without money, and nothing about money...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Sakeena Bachoo Making Her Mark

June 12, 2025
There’s something quietly powerful about campus life, not just in the lectures attended or the assignments submitted, but in the way you slowly, sometimes imperceptibly, become someone entirely new. You...
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Advancing Research Ethics in Social Sciences

May 29, 2025
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...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Hosts Dialogue on Clean Energy and Global Collaboration

May 21, 2025
A wave of bold ideas, shared visions, and climate commitments swept through Strathmore University as leading voices from Australia and Africa convened for a high-impact public lecture titled ‘Emerging Clean...
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Second Cohort of Women In Cyber Security Programme Launched!

May 21, 2025
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...
Research and Innovation

Makueni County Advances Policy Development Towards Clean and Sustainable Energy

May 13, 2025
Makueni County possesses abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, and biomass, yet continues to face energy poverty due to the limited utilization of these readily available resources. Further, the...
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CIPIT Launches First Cohort of the AI Policy Fellowship

May 12, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we live, work, and govern. From justice systems and healthcare to agriculture and education, the integration of AI is transforming public service delivery at an...
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Strathmore, ECTA Kenya Ltd Team Up to Accelerate EV Innovation and Sustainability

May 12, 2025
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

May 7, 2025
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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Strathmore’s Faculty Redefining Research Excellence

May 6, 2025
In a testament to its research prowess and global relevance, the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences at Strathmore University is celebrating a wave of faculty achievements, wins for the...
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A Vision for a Smarter, Cleaner Future Born at Strathmore

May 6, 2025
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,...
Research and Innovation

How Avocado Farming is Empowering Women in Murang’a

May 5, 2025
Salome’s 20-Year Battle Against Unfair Prices   The morning mist still clings to the slopes of Gatanga as Salome Njeri, a widow, walks between rows of thriving avocado trees on her...
Research and Innovation

Women In Tech: Who is still left out?

April 30, 2025
Technology is racing ahead, reshaping industries, disrupting the status quo, and creating new opportunities at a pace never seen before. It is the backbone of modern economies, the engine of...
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Pitch Friday 2025: Where Student Innovation Meets Sustainability

April 28, 2025
On Friday, 25th April 2025, Strathmore University hosted Pitch Friday 2025, an entrepreneurship event organized by the Student Council’s Finance Docket, Strathmore Environment and Sustainability club  in partnership with E-bikes...
Research and Innovation

Strathmore Holds the Mathematics Debate That Mattered

April 25, 2025
Can we afford a future without mathematics? That was the question that reverberated through the TransCentury Auditorium at Strathmore University, April 24, 2025 where some of the country’s leading minds...
Research and Innovation

AI or Die: Africa’s Choice in the Streaming Intelligence Era

April 20, 2025
Before becoming a globally sought-after speaker, Alexander Morad was just a young man with a backpack and a dream. His journey began with an unconventional twist—hitchhiking across Europe. From the...
Research and Innovation

Transforming Africa’s Digital Future: How Systems Change Can Strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure

April 16, 2025
In today’s digital world, technology serves as an engine of development, especially in how public, private, and civil society organizations capture, store, share, and utilise data as a strategic asset....
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

A Dozen Set to Graduate with Strathmore PhDs

June 19, 2025
Strathmore University will confer a record 12 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees during its upcoming graduation ceremony on June 27, 2025. This achievement underscores the University’s growing impact on high-level...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

A PhD Journey Powered by Diverse Experiences

June 19, 2025
Early Exposure to Academia and the Birth of a Dream Growing up, I was advantaged to have one of my parents working at a university. Sometimes, because there was no...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Lady Justice Mugo’s Journey of Purpose, Wisdom, and Ethical Awakening

June 19, 2025
It began with a forgotten newspaper clipping in a desk drawer. After deferring two prestigious Master of Laws (LLM) programs, one at the University of Sussex in Human Rights Law,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Greatest Achievements Are Not Just in Titles but in Growth

June 18, 2025
When Aisha Chebet Too first walked through the gates of Strathmore University, she expected a journey, defined solely by academics. What she didn’t anticipate was the deep dive into leadership,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Barnabas Owour: From Kangemi to the World

June 18, 2025
In the lively heart of Kangemi, where buildings lean so close, neighbors deep in conversations, the streets hum with so much life. Children run barefoot through the narrow paths, laughing...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Olive Menorah: From Comfort Zone to Tech Leadership

June 18, 2025
What does it look like to step out of your comfort zone and thrive in tech? For Olive Menorah, it meant swapping fear for curiosity, leading teams, building inclusive solutions,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Law Students by Day, Content Queens by Passion

June 18, 2025
On June 27, 2025, as they don their graduation gowns and cross the stage, Afua Keddey, Linda Ndegwa, and Wendy Wanjiru will be celebrating more than just earning their Bachelor...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Zayn Aslam’s Journey Through Grief, Growth, and the Law

June 17, 2025
When Zayn Aslam first thought about studying law, he wasn’t entirely convinced it was the right path. In fact, law wasn’t even his first choice. He explored other interests such...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

One door. Many opportunities.

June 17, 2025
How do you begin to sum up four years of university life in just a few words? It’s nearly impossible. Because it’s way more than just classes and grades. It’s...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

The Art of Becoming: Barbara’s Story

June 17, 2025
Barbara Mwangi didn’t follow one path. She wove her own,  stitch by stitch and step by step. In high school, she was the kind of girl teachers loved to mention,...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Sharon Bukaya: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Technology

June 16, 2025
As the curtains rise on another graduation season, Sharon Bukaya emerges as a shining example of what it means to blend passion, purpose, and perseverance. Armed with a Bachelor of...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Alex: Championing Digital Disruption in the Age of Innovation

June 13, 2025
“Disrupt or be disrupted.” This phrase is not just a mantra for Alex Mathenge Kimondo, it is a way of life. With more than 16 years of experience in solutions...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

From Curious Foodie to Global Hospitality Professional: Kariuki Muigai’s Journey at Strathmore University

June 13, 2025
Kariuki Muigai journey into hospitality began with a simple but genuine love: food. “I really liked  cuisines. I liked a lot of food,” he admits with a laugh. That curiosity...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Saada Loo: Of Law, Loss, and the Levers Behind Finance

June 12, 2025
Why did you choose to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM), and why Strathmore University specifically? “Let’s be honest, in today’s world, nothing moves without money, and nothing about money...
2025 GraduationTransformative student experience

Sakeena Bachoo Making Her Mark

June 12, 2025
There’s something quietly powerful about campus life, not just in the lectures attended or the assignments submitted, but in the way you slowly, sometimes imperceptibly, become someone entirely new. You...
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Sweat Dropped, Scholarship Raised: Strathmore’s VC Run 2025

May 31, 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),...
Research and InnovationTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

Advancing Research Ethics in Social Sciences

May 29, 2025
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...
Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experienceVC Blog

Excellence and Thoughtful Service, without the “Premium Price Tag”

May 19, 2025
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...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Prof. David Sperling at 90: A Legacy Etched in the Foundations of Strathmore

May 16, 2025
In the 1960s, Kenya stood at the cusp of independence, its social fabric still strained by racial segregation and inequality. But one man, a six-foot-tall scholar with a gentle smile...
Research and InnovationTransformative staff experience

CIPIT Launches First Cohort of the AI Policy Fellowship

May 12, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we live, work, and govern. From justice systems and healthcare to agriculture and education, the integration of AI is transforming public service delivery at an...
Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

Personalised Attention in a Bureaucratic World

May 12, 2025
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.”...
Research and InnovationTransformative staff experience

Strathmore’s Faculty Redefining Research Excellence

May 6, 2025
In a testament to its research prowess and global relevance, the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences at Strathmore University is celebrating a wave of faculty achievements, wins for the...
Transformative staff experience

Roger Gitonga: The Rise of Africa’s Only Expert-ACCA Tutor

April 30, 2025
Roger Gitonga is a distinguished ACCA tutor at Strathmore University. Currently, the only expert-level ACCA tutor in Africa, Roger has carved a reputation as a rare blend of technical mastery...
Research and InnovationTransformative staff experience

Pitch Friday 2025: Where Student Innovation Meets Sustainability

April 28, 2025
On Friday, 25th April 2025, Strathmore University hosted Pitch Friday 2025, an entrepreneurship event organized by the Student Council’s Finance Docket, Strathmore Environment and Sustainability club  in partnership with E-bikes...
Transformative staff experienceTransformative student experience

Strathmore Joins ACCESS 2.0 to Empower the Next Generation of Innovators

April 24, 2025
Strathmore University has taken the bold step towards enhancing students’ career development and entrepreneurship by joining the Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS 2.0) project for the...
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Strathmore Hosts Regional Erasmus Mundus Seminar

April 15, 2025
Quality education has long been considered a basic need, essential for personal growth and societal progress. Yet in today’s strained economic climate, it’s fast becoming a privilege reserved for the...
Transformative staff experience

How Systems Thinking Is Shaping the Future of Education

April 8, 2025
Everyone is born an engineer, and how we build, break, and interact with the world perfectly aligns with the principles of systems thinking. This innate engineering instinct highlights that through...
Transformative staff experience

Mentorship, Legacy, and Growth: Guiding the Next Generation with Purpose

April 1, 2025
Strathmore University's female mentors set off on a transformative journey to Kilifi. One not just of travel but of reflection. Some had been mentoring for over five years, yet this...
Transformative staff experience

The “Why” of Personalized Attention

March 27, 2025
#PersonalizedAttention is a complete circle. One half is offering yourself to others by helping, supporting, and uplifting them in ways that create lasting impact. While the other half is welcoming...
Transformative staff experience

A Day of Adventure, Relaxation and Sisterhood

March 20, 2025
March is a month that resonates with women around the world, it is a time to reflect on the incredible achievements of women, celebrate their progress and address the work...
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Sweat Dropped, Scholarship Raised: Strathmore’s VC Run 2025

May 31, 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),...
Service to society

A Journey to Maralal: Empowering Young Minds Through Math and Mentorship

May 28, 2025
During my one-week vacation, I had the opportunity to join the Strathmore University Community Outreach Program on a journey that turned out to be both eye-opening and soul-fulfilling. In collaboration...
Service to societyTransformative staff experienceTransformative student experienceVC Blog

Excellence and Thoughtful Service, without the “Premium Price Tag”

May 19, 2025
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...
Service to societyTransformative student experience

 My Three Days at the Leadership Mentoring Seminar

May 19, 2025
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...
Service to societyTransformative staff experience

Prof. David Sperling at 90: A Legacy Etched in the Foundations of Strathmore

May 16, 2025
In the 1960s, Kenya stood at the cusp of independence, its social fabric still strained by racial segregation and inequality. But one man, a six-foot-tall scholar with a gentle smile...
Service to society

Lunch ilikuwa mentality. Tulikua tunainama ipite

May 13, 2025
As a way of giving back to the Society, the Strathmore University Cafeteria took it to a different angle, but as many of the beneficiaries attest, it is the most...
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Personalised Attention in a Bureaucratic World

May 12, 2025
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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One Run. One Scholarship. One Student’s Future.

May 8, 2025
Picture this: It’s the start of your second semester at university. You’ve got notebooks full of ambitious plans and a heart full of hope, but your bank account tells a...
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Jesse Wanda’s Life-Changing Scholarship

April 30, 2025
When Jesse Wanda received the Vice-Chancellor's Run Scholarship at Strathmore University, it opened a new chapter in his academic journey. A Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering student...
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Vaping: The Hidden Trap of Decorated Nicotine

April 30, 2025
It begins casually, between classes, during late-night study sessions, or at parties. For many university students, vaping has become a norm, a trendy escape wrapped in fruity flavors and sleek...
Service to society

e-Msingi Empowers Teachers, Students, and Parents for Mental Well-being

April 25, 2025
In our education systems, a silent crisis thrives. One that report cards and exam scores cannot measure. Behind the classroom doors, teachers battle burnout, students struggle with unseen pressures, and...
Service to society

Turkana in April: Rainfall, Resilience, and Radiance in Service

April 25, 2025
The Community Service Centre did it again! This April, through the Community Outreach Programme, a dedicated team of volunteers traveled to Turkana with one mission in mind — to give...
Service to society

Msgr. Ocáriz: “Pope Francis’ witness calls on us to continue our path as apostles of mercy”

April 23, 2025
A message of the Prelate of Opus Dei and Strathmore University Chancellor, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, on the death of Pope Francis. In these moments of sorrow, together with the whole Church,...
Service to society

A Glimpse Into the Future: Juvenalis High School Students Visit Strathmore University

April 18, 2025
What seemed like a typical Saturday to me was a life-changing experience for the Form Four students from Juvenalis Gitau Secondary School. Stepping onto Strathmore University’s campus was a moment...
Service to society

Cara Girls Rescue Centre – An Experience to Behold

April 15, 2025
The most meaningful experiences are the ones filled with laughter, connection, and shared purpose. Volunteering isn’t just about giving back, it’s about learning, bonding, and creating moments that stay with...