Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters
Some stories move us. Others change us. But Ms. Christine Mutingu’s story does both and more. It’s a powerful testament to what real strength looks like: courage shaped by pain,...
BeDoCare 2025 Reimagines Africa’s Destiny in Nairobi
A gentle Nairobi morning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, welcomed 250 delegates from 21 countries to Strathmore University for the highly anticipated BeDoCare 2025 Conference. The 3-day gathering, co-organized by...
BeDoCare 2025: Day 2 – Lessons on Work, Leadership, Agriculture, Youth and Africa’s Future
On the bright and early morning of Day 2 of the BeDoCare Conference, participants streamed in with curiosity and anticipation, eager to discover the insights and nuggets of wisdom the...
Day 3 of #BeDoCare2025: Development, Empowerment, and Social Dynamics
The third and final day of #BeDoCare2025. The Conference opened with energy and deep reflection as participants gathered under the theme: Development, Empowerment, and Social Dynamics. After two days of...
Rev. Javier Castillo: Reclaiming Dignity Through a Culture of Gift
Sixty-four years ago, when Strathmore was founded as the first interracial school in East Africa, it carried a daring message that every human life has dignity. On Day 2 of...
BeDoCare 2025: A Historic Opening at Strathmore University
Strathmore University welcomed 250 delegates from 21 countries across the globe for the much-anticipated BeDoCare Conference. The three-day gathering, co-organized by Strathmore University, Harambee Africa International, and BeDoCare, is the...
Personalized Attention: Forming Persons, Not Just Professionals
Life today moves at a dizzying pace. One notification after another, deadlines stacking up, and technology evolving before we even master the last upgrade, and it sometimes feels like we...
Makueni’s new energy policy lights the way for clean, reliable access
Makueni County has launched an ambitious new energy policy that aims to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable power to every home, school, health center, and business across its six sub-counties,...
Strathmore Ushers in the Class of 2029/2030
The air at the Strathmore University Graduation Grounds on the morning of September 26, 2025, was electric with a familiar buzz, the sound of new beginnings. Hundreds of fresh-faced students,...
Connecting Women, Finance, and the Future of Transport
“Watt women want? A cleaner, charged-up future!” The Women in E-Mobility Networking and Funding Workshop, co-hosted by Strathmore University and the Flone Initiative, brought together women professionals, financiers, researchers, and...
BeDoCare Nairobi: Purpose, Action, and Compassion
From 1st to 3rd October, Strathmore University in Nairobi (Kenya) will gather changemakers from around the world for inspiring conversations on purposeful living, bold action, and radical compassion. The third...
Youth Innovations Driving the Energy Transition
“Our focus is on young people and their innovations. They are the future stewards of global sustainability. The enablers of the change our world urgently needs,” said Giulia Genuardi, Managing...
Trade, Technology, and Health: Africa’s IP Dilemma
In Africa today, a paradox is unfolding. On the one hand, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are revolutionizing healthcare. From mobile apps that support maternal health to AI-driven diagnostics...
Building Leaders for Africa’s Sustainable Energy Future
Strathmore University hosted the launch of the inaugural East Africa Executive School, a programme designed to equip senior professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to accelerate the region’s...
Reflections from the 2025 Mentoring Summit at Strathmore University
On 19–20 September 2025, Strathmore University Mentoring Services Office hosted its annual Mentoring Summit, bringing together mentors, educators, and thought leaders under the bold theme “Shaping Long-Term Well-being: How We...
How Frugal Design and Education Can Power Sustainable Change
“You don’t need more resources. You need to educate for smarter, context-driven solutions.” Prof. Lisa-Dionne Morris In a world grappling with inequality, climate crises, and dwindling resources, the call for...
E-Msingi: A Bold Step Toward Whole-School Empowerment in Africa
Dr. Alfred Kitawi, Director of the Centre for Research in Education and a lecturer at Strathmore University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, has authored an article titled E-Msingi: A...
UNEP, Strathmore team up to investigate true value of natural capital of water towers in Kenya
The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and Strathmore University have teamed up to investigate the true value of natural capital of the three water towers in Kenya beyond forest products...
How green hydrogen can be great decarbonisation solution in Kenya
To meet net-zero targets by 2050, renewable energy sources like wind and solar are being utilised to power industries and vehicles. Green hydrogen (GH2) is emerging as a solution, produces...
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...
Strathmore Hosts Dialogue on Clean Energy and Global Collaboration
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...
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...
Makueni County Advances Policy Development Towards Clean and Sustainable Energy
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...
CIPIT Launches First Cohort of the AI Policy Fellowship
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...
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...
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...
Strathmore’s Faculty Redefining Research Excellence
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...
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,...
How Avocado Farming is Empowering Women in Murang’a
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...
Women In Tech: Who is still left out?
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
ProVision Seeks to Redefine Independence for the Visually Impaired
It began with a simple yet devastating truth. Life changes irreversibly when sight is lost. Suddenly, independence vanishes, mobility becomes perilous, and decades of skill and experience can be swept...
Fireside Reflections with Dr. Manu Chandaria
Dr. Manu Chandaria was at Strathmore University on August 18, 2025, for a Fireside Chat with Dr. Vincent Ogutu, the Vice Chancellor, in a session themed Purpose, Leadership, and Legacy....
ProVision Crowned Champions at Strathmore Ideas Festival
In a week where bold ideas converged with urgent global challenges, one innovation rose above the rest. At the grand finale of the 2025 Strathmore Ideas Festival, all eyes turned...
Masterclasses Prepare Ideas Festival Applicants for Success
The journey from a bright idea to a thriving business is rarely a straight line. It is a winding road marked by questions, challenges, and moments of discovery. For the...
Strathmore Law School was the bridge between me and my dreams
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard enough.” These words perfectly embody Sharon Ogaji, a proud alumna of Strathmore Law School’s Class of 2022 and now a certified...
SHSS Alumni Return to Guide the Class of 2026
On Friday, August 1, 2025, Strathmore University, through the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, held its Annual Leavers' Fair for the soon-to-be graduates in the school, dubbed the Industry...
Strathmore Leos Take the Bankers to the Cleaners
The Strathmore Leos defended their Prinsloo title, becoming back-to-back champions. Leos delivered a ruthless masterclass in rugby sevens, storming past KCB Rugby 24-7 in a high-stakes final to successfully defend...
From Failure to Dean’s List: How a Scholarship Poster Rewrote My Future
It began with failure. February 2024. I sat for the ISSEA exam, a gateway into my dream program in statistics and analytics. I failed. But in the ashes of disappointment,...
SU Knowledge Café: Money Is Emotional!
“Once you receive it, your mind naturally shifts to how you’ll spend it.” ~ Dr. Erastus Mbithi, PhD In a world of rapid innovation and shifting economic tides, money has...
Roger Gitonga: The Rise of Africa’s Only Expert-ACCA Tutor
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...
Pitch Friday 2025: Where Student Innovation Meets Sustainability
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...
Strathmore Joins ACCESS 2.0 to Empower the Next Generation of Innovators
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...
Strathmore Hosts Regional Erasmus Mundus Seminar
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...
How Systems Thinking Is Shaping the Future of Education
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...
Mentorship, Legacy, and Growth: Guiding the Next Generation with Purpose
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...
The “Why” of Personalized Attention
#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...
A Day of Adventure, Relaxation and Sisterhood
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...
π (Pi) or Pie?
Mathematics was always one of my best subjects, well, at least that’s the story I liked to tell. I genuinely enjoyed it (most of the time), and let’s be honest,...
Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France Visits Strathmore University
Strathmore University recently welcomed a delegation from Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (UPHF) in Valenciennes, France, for a productive three-day visit to strengthen existing collaborations and forge new pathways for academic and...
True Success is Not Built in Isolation: Strathmore Marks IWD
The commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) has grown significantly across the globe, inspired by efforts to move beyond surface-level discussions to meaningful action. Each year, this day serves as...
A Remarkable Tale of Zeal and Educational Empowerment
At Strathmore University, education is more than just acquiring knowledge, it is a transformative force that unlocks potential and creates new opportunities. This belief is best exemplified by the remarkable...
Chasing the Kagwe Gatamaiyu waterfalls
TLC told us not to chase waterfalls, but honestly, they hadn’t seen this one! So, with adventure in our hearts and absolutely no plans to take their advice, we kicked...
Two Wheels, One Goal – A Healthier, Happier You!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to unwind and stay active is essential. At Strathmore University, three gentlemen from the People and Culture department have embraced cycling, not just as...
Restoring Faith in Faith-Based Legal Education
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, Strathmore Law School had the privilege of hosting G. Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School,...
Prof. David Sperling at 90: A Legacy Etched in the Foundations of Strathmore
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...
Lunch ilikuwa mentality. Tulikua tunainama ipite
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...
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.”...
One Run. One Scholarship. One Student’s Future.
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...
Jesse Wanda’s Life-Changing Scholarship
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...
Vaping: The Hidden Trap of Decorated Nicotine
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...
e-Msingi Empowers Teachers, Students, and Parents for Mental Well-being
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...
Turkana in April: Rainfall, Resilience, and Radiance in Service
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...
Msgr. Ocáriz: “Pope Francis’ witness calls on us to continue our path as apostles of mercy”
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,...
A Glimpse Into the Future: Juvenalis High School Students Visit Strathmore University
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...
Cara Girls Rescue Centre – An Experience to Behold
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...
Strathmore Hosts Regional Erasmus Mundus Seminar
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...
Strathmore Hosts 3rd Mediation Summit on Land and Climate
Strathmore University once again stood at the intersection of justice and innovation as it hosted the 3rd Annual Mediation Summit in collaboration with the Judiciary of Kenya on April 9,...
Tea and Tech: Exploring Innovation at Microsoft
They say, “Siku njema huonekana asubuhi” (a good day is seen in the morning), but my morning had a different story to tell. Picture this. You rush to the office,...
What the Leadership Getaway at Tigoni Taught Me
Every year, Strathmore Mentoring Services curates a three-day Leadership getaway in the lush landscapes of Tigoni, designed for student leaders, top achievers, and heads of student clubs. The Getaway serves...
