Makerere University Stories

David Mutiso, visionary architect behind KICC, dies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that...

Renowned Kiswahili scholar Ruo Kimani-Ruo dies, leaving language fraternity in mourning
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 01, 2025

Renowned Kiswahili scholar and author Ruo Kimani-Ruo has died in Kenya after an illness, his family confirmed, leaving the Kiswahili language fraterni...

ODPP recommends public inquest into Daystar student Lonah Kathambi’s death after CCTV reveals fall
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

A Nairobi court has ordered a public inquest into Daystar student Lonah Kathambi’s fatal fall from an 11th-floor Ngara building, after CCTV and toxico...

AfDB pledges Sh2.1 billion for new civil engineering, blue economy centre at TUM
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the project places TUM at the centre of Kenya’s long-term plan to grow skills in maritime and coastal d...

UoN lecturers, workers demand implementation of 2017–2021 CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

Workers argue that delays in signing and implementing the CBA have left staff struggling financially and facing uncertainty about their professional b...

Court allows detectives to detain seven Daystar students over death of colleague at Ngara Apartment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to police, Lorna had spent the evening in the company of the suspects, all fellow students, singing, sharing drinks, and playing guitar in o...

Audit flags leadership vacuum at Garissa University since 2022
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

According to the Auditor General, this situation goes against the University Act, 2012, which requires every university to have a chancellor to provid...

Court asked to halt Kenyatta University VC succession over alleged irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application filed in Nairobi, Lawrence Omondi Chero accuses Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Kuria Wainaina of creating "tailor-made recruitmen...

Koitaleel, Maasai Mara universities under fire over missing records, unapproved payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The morning session centred on Koitaleel Samoei University College, where audits revealed that inventories valued at Sh1,307,059 were released without...

Double Olympic and World champion Beatrice Chebet to receive honorary doctorate degree from University of Kabianga
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The university described Chebet as an inspiration to Kenyans for her dedication and achievements.

University lecturers call off 49-day strike after securing Sh7.9 billion arrears deal with government
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2025

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga confirmed that the unions had accepted a two-phase payment plan, to be completed by June 2026.

Senate targets Technical University of Kenya bosses, banks in Sh4.3 billion pension scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 31, 2025

Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.

Second Lady Joyce Kithure calls for tougher action to eliminate lead exposure in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

Dr Kithure, who is also a scientist and senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, said there is no safe level of lead exposure, urging the governm...

Students’ future at stake as university lecturers dig in over CBA dispute
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2025

Lecturers have rejected a Sh3.1 billion counter-offer proposed by SRC and the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF), calling...

University lecturers dismiss SRC’s Sh3.1 billion offer for 2025–2029 CBA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

In a letter dated October 21 to SRC Acting Secretary and CEO Margaret Njoka, UASU Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga said the union had declined th...

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Public universities told to discipline striking staff as legal standoff intensifies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

Technical University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Benedict Mutua confirmed that his institution has already taken disciplinary action.

KU ranked best university in Kenya in latest global index
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The 2026 rankings evaluated 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, focusing on the quality of teaching, research excellence, international outlook, an...

University staff urge Parliament to resolve four-year salary impasse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The staff argue that the delay in implementing the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has created financial strain for thousands of emplo...

Moi University's Rivatex handed over to global firm in bid to stabilise operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Rivatex, which Moi University acquired in 2007, was reopened to support research, training, and textile production after a decade-long closure caused...

University lecturers vow to stay away from classes until 2017–2021 CBA fully paid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

University unions have urged Parliament to compel Treasury and Education Ministry to release Sh7.9 billion in unpaid salary arrears, warning that lect...

MPs push for quick end to university lecturers’ strike
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

During a march outside the University of Nairobi on Wednesday, UASU National Chairperson Grace Nyongesa said lecturers would not return to work until...

Learning across public universities paralysed as striking lecturers vow to stay put
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

KUSU Secretary General Charles Mukhwaya accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of mishandling the negotiations and undermining a court ruli...

KUCCPS proposes mandatory national service for state-sponsored university students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

KUCCPS has also drafted a Bill seeking operational independence and the exclusive mandate to oversee placement for both government-sponsored and self-...

Treasury distances itself from lecturers’ strike, blames Education Ministry and SRC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

According to Treasury CS John Mbadi, the government released the agreed Sh4.3 billion to universities and a further Sh2.7 billion this year.

Lecturers reject government proposal to verify figures before paying CBA dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

The tutors argue that the figures in question are well documented and that further verification is a ploy to delay their dues.

CUE mulling student admission quotas to fix graduate unemployment crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Under the proposal, CUE would be empowered to set quotas for specific programmes that produce the highest number of unemployed graduates, particularly...

Commission for University Education under fire as MPs probe fake degrees, staffing crisis, and Sh935 million debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over the proliferation of forged degrees, insufficient staffing and the Sh935.7 million debt owed to the Commission.

Senate summons CEOs over missing Sh244 million from Technical University of Kenya Pension Scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

The move follows revelations that Sh244 million deducted from employees’ salaries between 2009 and 2013 was never remitted into the registered scheme.

MPs slam university leaders over audit hearing preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs stressed the importance of complete documentation to ensure proper financial management and compliance with existing regulations.

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