Library Receives Book Donation
Munyao, M. (Ed.) (2022). Online Learning, Instruction, and Research in Post-Pandemic Higher Education in Africa. Lexington Books. MD. https:// rowman.com/ISBN/9781666916065/Online-Learning-Instruction-and-Research-in-Post-Pandemic-Higher-Education-in-Africa On Monday, 27th February 2023, The University Library, received a donation of two book titles from a faculty member, author, and editor Dr. Martin Munyao. The two titles are:
Vice-chancellor addresses PhD Clinical Psychology students
This was just one of the many profound pieces of advice that were given to Ph.D. Clinical Psychology students on the 24th of February 2023, when the Vice-chancellor Prof Laban Ayiro, Acting DVC ARSA, Prof. Samuel Muriithi, Clinical Psychology Coordinator Prof. Alice Munene, Dean School of Applied Human Sciences Dr. Kennedy Ongaro and Director DLPDI Prof. Waithima and Faculty in the School of Applied Human Sciences met with PhD Clinical Psychology students.
School of Applied Human Sciences - Educational tour to Machakos County
On 1st March, 2023 Psychology and Development Studies students toured Machakos County where they visited, among others, the Office of the Governor, the County Assembly, and Machakos Level Five Hospital.
Daystar University poised to exploit its agriculture potential
Don Janzen, an Agricultural consultant and missionary missionaries based in Juba, South Sudan, visited Daystar University recently to technically advice how the University can exploit its agricultural potential.
Prof. Michael Bowen appointed Director at Capital Markets Authority
The Cabinet Secretary to the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Prof. Njuguna Ndungu has appointed Prof. Michael Bowen as a Director at Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for a period of three years, with effect from February 24, 2023.
Daystar University hosts Academic Colloquium
On February 24, 2023 Daystar University hosted academic colloquium themed: Distilling content from faculty publications. The colloquium was hosted by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, and convened by the DVC-Academic, Research and Student Affairs office represented by the acting DVC- ARSA-Prof Samuel Muriithi.
Daystar Falcons Sports Teams Excel in KUSA championships
Daystar Falcons teams have been busy in the Kenya University Sports Association (KUSA) Nairobi-North Conference.
Daystar University Marketing Engagements
Marketing for future intakes has began in earnest. This past week, the Corporate Affairs Department had intense engagements in Kakamega County (Feb 9-12) led by Alex Mutuku, Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School (Feb 10-12) led by Hellen Ogodo, and St. Patrick’s Iten (Feb 10-12) led by Sosnes Olindo.
New Staff joins Daystar US Office
On 1st February 2023, Sarit Bridell took up her appointment as Communications and Marketing Coordinator in Daystar US Office.
DLPDI Destiny Class set for Excursion.
The excursion will take place at Main Campus Athi River Freedom Base on Friday, March 3, 2023. They will also have a tour of the Main campus.
National Eating Disorders Week marked
In marking the National Eating Disorders week which ran from February 20 - 24th, Daystar University Compassion and Care Centre (DC3) would like to share the following information with the Daystar Community:
Daystar Enhances it's afforestation efforts
The Vice-chancellor, Prof Laban P. Ayiro projects to plant 40,000 trees at the Main Campus Athi River in the next two years. This he revealed on Thursday 16th February, during the launch of the Tree Nursery has sponsored The Chandaria Foundation and Global Peace Foundation. Currently, the tree nursery has 35,000 seedlings.
Daystar University to Host Academic Colloquium
Daystar University will on February 24, 2023 host Academic colloquium themed: Distilling content from faculty publications. The keynote speaker will be the CEO, Commission for University Education Prof. Mike Kuria. The colloquium will be hosted by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro, and convened by the DVC-Academic, Research and Student Affairs Prof. Faith Nguru.
Daystar extends opportunities to prisons
Daystar University is working on an education model that seeks to prisons officers and inmates who need higher education while in confinement.
Kansas City Professor at Daystar University on Carnegie Fellowship
Professor of communications in the College of Arts and Sciences', A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication, Kansas State, Dr. Nancy Muturi, has been awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to collaborate with Daystar University's School of Communication.
Prof. Egara Kabaji spends Sabbatical leave at Daystar University
Renown Professor of Literary, Prof. Egara Kabaji is at Daystar University for the next six months on Sabbatical leave. The full professor of Literary reported on 1st February and will be domiciled in the School of Communication, where he shall interact closely with faculty and students. In addition, Professor will work closely with the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies. He will also share his vast experience in teaching and administration with Daystar faculty and staff.
DUSA to Launch Tree Nursery - Thursday 16th February
Daystar University Management, in partnership with the Daystar University Students Association (DUSA) will on Thursday 16th February launch a tree nursery, currently nurturing 35,000 seedlings.
DCF Retreat in Heaven’s Gate Prayer Centre
From 10th to 12th February 2023 Daystar Christian Fellowship (DCF) Intercessory Family led 101 students
Actuarial Science students visit Children’s Home
On Saturday 11th February 2023, The Daystar University Actuarial Science Association (DUASA) visited the Lukenya Pillars of Hope
Daystar Represented in Kenyan implementation of M& E curriculum and University experiences meeting
On Friday 10th February 2023, HoD Development Studies, Dr. Philemon Yugi and Deputy Registrar Dr. Dorothy Kagwaini represented the Vice-chancellor in a meeting to discuss Kenya’s implementation of M& E curriculum and University experiences.