International Relations and Security Studies Students Celebrate Diplomatic Day
On March 16, 2022, Ambassador Mr. Moi Lemoshira from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spent the day with Daystar University International Relations and Security Studies students, at the Athi ‘River Campus.
Daystar University Students Win Safaricom PLC Marketing Competition
Three Daystar University students have emerged among the top five winners in the Safaricom PLC Crucible Marketing Competition 2021 edition. The event was organized by Strathmore University Marketing Club, for marketing students in Kenya pursuing either degree or diploma programs.
DLPDI Equips Teachers with Mental Health intervention skills
On Friday, 25th March 2022, The Daystar Leadership and Professional Development Institute (DLPDI) graduated high school teachers upon completion of a week-long training on Mental Health Intervention Skills for Educators. The training attracted teachers from Pangani Girls High School, Friends School Kamusinga and Moi Girls School-Nairobi. The objective of the training was to equip teachers with skills to detect, assess and intervene in mental health cases among students and youth.
Daystar holds 12th ISADU Diplomatic Dinner
On Friday, April 8, 2022, Daystar University held its 12th Annual Diplomatic Dinner for International Students of Daystar University (ISADU), at the Panari Hotel in Nairobi.
Vice Chancellor pushes US Engagements
Prof. Laban P. Ayiro ended the pre-Easter week with a visit to the University of Northwestern where he met the President Dr. Alan Cureton and Prof. Mark Seignious of UNW Radio KTIS. Prof. Seignious was part of the UNW/KTIS team that travelled to Nairobi last June to set up the Daystar University Communication studios.
Sensitizing Workshop for Journalists on Reporting Education Issues.
On February 17, 2022, the Media Council of Kenya organized a workshop to train journalists on reporting education issues at Daystar University Nairobi Campus. Participants were drawn from different media houses in the country. The journalists agreed that most reporting on education is about National exams results, wrangles and scandals at KNUT and TSC among other negative things yet there is so much to be reported on Education.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro Launches a Book
Prof. Laban P. Ayiro launched his latest book: The Art of Institutional Leadership; Unleashing the Potential of Emotional Intelligence on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The book which was published by East African Educational Publishers (E.A.E.P) Limited gives critical guidelines on institutional leadership tracing his leadership journey and highlighting his key achievements.
Chancellor Preaches at Nairobi and Main Campus Chapels
On Tuesday March 1, the Chapel service speaker at the Main Campus-Athi River was the University Chancellor, Dr. Florence Muindi. She spoke on the topic, ‘To Serve is to Reign,’ Dr. Muindi drew invaluable reflections from her journey in her high school days at the Kenya High. On one, she cited how she watched the likes of Prof. Faith Nguru - Deputy Vice-chancellor, Academic Research and Students Affairs, who carried herself with dignity while selflessly serving as the Deputy School Captain.
The Chancellor receives her Honorary Degree Certificate
For her exemplary Christian life, and distinguished contribution to society by selflessly serving humanity across many countries in service to God through work as worship, Daystar University awarded Dr. Muindi a Honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa (DHumLitt h.c) during the 44th graduation ceremony, held on November 12, 2022. On February 9, 2022, the Vice-chancellor, Prof Laban P. Ayiro presented the Honorary degree certificate to the University Chancellor, Dr. Florence Muindi.
Master of arts in diplomacy, development and international security workshop.
The School of Arts and Humanities organized a workshop for the Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Development and International Security students at Nairobi Campus on January 28, 2022. According to the HoD, Peace and International Studies, Mrs. Sylvia Wakene, the purpose of the workshop was to train the students on academic writing in research.
Zetech University Benchmarks with Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL)
Daystar University has always had an eLearning platform which was being used by some faculty members. However, the true potential of the Daystar’s eLearning platform was put to test during the outbreak of COVID-19, owing to the need of the University to continue with its core mission which is to offer holistic and transformative education. It was at the wake of the pandemic that the Directorate of Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL) was institutionalized. Since then, the directorate has managed to position itself and earned admiration in Kenya and the region at large.
Daystar University School of Law launches Daystar University School of Law Association (DUSOLA)
On February 2, 2022, Daystar University School of Law students launched the Daystar University School of Law Association (DUSOLA). The aim of the association is to bring together law students, prepare them for the practice, sharpen their skills in mooting and uphold the rule of law among themselves and the entire University. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro was represented by the Ag. DVC-FAP, Dr. Evans Amata. Dr. Amata assured the Association of the Vice-Chancellor’s good will and support for the School and its endeavors. Dr. Evans Amata was persuaded of the Association’s potential to sharpen the students’ skill in the practice. He also urged them to uphold the ethos of Daystar University: Excellence, Transformation and Servant-leadership.
Daystar’s philosophy, as an academic institution, is the integration of faith and learning for transformational servant leadership.
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