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Issue No. 1 - January 7, 2022


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Daystar University Main Campus

WELCOME TO DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY

Dear New Student,


It is our delight to welcome you to the Daystar University January 2022 Orientation which runs from 10th – 16th January. Follow this link for The Vice-chancellor’s New Year and Welcome message.  As you prepare to report on 10th January, please take note of the following pertinent information:


Physical Orientation

Orientation for Day students admitted to Daystar Athi River and Nairobi Campuses will take place at the Main Campus Athi River located approximately 40 kilometers from Nairobi, 4 kilometers off Mombasa Road.  You will take the second left turn after Greenpark Estate.  Those coming from the direction of Machakos will have to drive up to the turn just before Greenpark Estate. We apologize that our directional signage has been affected by ongoing road construction.  For direction call us on +254 748 100 759.

 

Virtual Orientation

Postgraduate and evening undergraduate students will take Virtual Orientation via Zoom starting at 5:30pm daily.  Login credentials have been sent to you directly via SMS and also on Evening Virtual programme link below.   Follow this link as well for a comprehensive Online Orientation Pack to guide you throughout the week.

Vice Chancellor's Professor Laban P. Ayiro New Year message to Students, Faculty and Staff.

Orientation Programme

The Orientation Week starts on Monday, January 10 to Sunday January 16, 2022 at the Main Campus Athi River starting at 8:10am for all students admitted for physical classes. Transport will be available at our Nairobi campus from 6:30am. Follow the following links for Day Orientation Programme, Evening Virtual Orientation Programme and Certificate Students’ Orientation Programme as may be appropriate.  We shall kick off the week with the Vice-chancellor’s address to parents and new students at the Athi River Campus Amphitheatre at 10:00am on Monday 10thJanuary.  Click here for the Vice-chancellor’s Welcome Address Programme.

 

Early Arrivals

Students and parents who might arrive ahead of Monday 10th January or those who cannot travel back the home same day should contact the University Services Manager Ms. Caroline Mwangi on Phone number: +254 712 374 946 for assistance.  For other general inquiries please contact our Customer Care Desk on +254 709 972 000 (8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday) or Mobile: +254 748 100 759 (after 5:00pm/weekends).

Accommodation and Transport

During the Orientation Week, new students will be allocated hostels or be transported daily under the orientation fee based on the chosen option.  Boarding and transport fees will take effect on 17th January when classes begin.  New boarder students are required to live on campus in University Hostels. Hostel rooms for the semester will be allocated at the end of the orientation week. Please be advised that rooms will be issued on a First-come-First-served basis on proof of fees payment. 


Semester Transport Charges for Day-scholar students studying at the Athi River Campus are detailed in the 2021/2022 Fees Structure attached to your admission letter.  Transport charges are paid directly to Daystar University Enterprises Limited. Please note the Account details for Transport charges and Information on pickup points and daily pay-and-ride charges can be obtained from del@daystar.ac.ke 


The Orientation Team shall assist you with these processes.  Should you need any assistance, contact us on +254 709 972 000 orvisit https://www.daystar.ac.ke/university-services.html for more information.

Medical Cover
All students studying on Campus are required to take medical cover which is payable with the Fees through the University.  Those with an existing medical cover should bring a letter from your employer or insurance firm for exemption from paying.  Full annual charges are included in the 2021/2022 Fees Structure which you received alongside your admission letter. For more information contact hr@daystar.ac.ke

Fees Payment

All new students freshly admitted in January 2022 are required to pay their semester fees in full before or within the Orientation Week to the University’s bank account below:


Bank: The Cooperative Bank of Kenya
Account Name: Daystar University
Account No: 01120065209800
Branch: Athi River
Code: 11033

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Mode of Learning for the January 2022 Semester

Classes for the January 2022 Semester begin on 17th January for all students.  We welcome continuing students back after the short break that ended the August Semester.


We are thankful to God that learning has continued since the pandemic hit us in March 2020. Given the COVID 19 protocol expectations, we will continue with the blended learning mode in the January 2022 semester.  Kindly note the following:

  1. THAT all Postgraduate classes will be taught online.

  2. THAT all Undergraduate evening classes will be taught online.

  3. THAT all Certificate classes will be taught using the physical mode.

  4. THAT all Diploma and Undergraduate day classes will be physical except for classes below 10 students and classes above 50 students which have no practical components.

  5. THAT all classes with practical components, regardless of size, will be physical.

  6. THAT all Diploma and Undergraduate day students who wish to study online, should apply to the University Registrar. However, students who wish to study online are informed that they will be required to physically attend classes with practical components.

  7. THAT HODs and Deans shall provide further details regarding other courses that may require blended learning mode.

  8. Orientation for new students takes place from 10th January.

  9. Classes begin on 17th January

Further details will be provided by the HODs and Deans of Schools regarding the exact courses that may require allowable alternative modes or blended teaching.


All End of Semester exams will be face-to-face during the January 2022 Semester.

Regards,
Prof Faith Nguru

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Student Affairs) 

KEY CONTACTS

School of Arts & Humanities

Administrator:Lydia Ndubai, 
Office: 2nd Annex - Next to Nairobi Baptist

sah@daystar.ac.ke
lndubai@daystar.ac.ke
 +254 709 972 259

School of Business & Economics
Administrator: Regina Kemboi,  Office: 4th Floor DAC Building

sbe@daystar.ac.ke / rndungu@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 322

School of
Communication

Administrator: Jennifer Ndanu, 
Office:  6th Floor DAC Building Athi River
sclpa@daystar.ac.ke  jmutie@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 259

School of Science, Engineering & Health

Administrator: Evaline Onyango,
Office: 1st Floor ICT Building, ATHI RIVER
sseh@daystar.ac.ke eonyango@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 316

School of Human & Social Sciences

 Administrator: Amellia Bochaberi, 

Office:  5TH Floor DAC Building Nuru Centre Athi River

shss@daystar.ac.ke

bochaberiakyongo@daystar.ac.ke

+254 709 972 321

School of Nursing

Administrator: Dorcas Adamba,  Office: 2nd Floor DAC Building

son@daystar.ac.ke
dadamba@daystar.ac.ke

+254 709 972 316

School of Law

Administrator: Grace Ndeto, 

Office: 1st Floor DAC Building

sol@daystar.ac.ke
gndeto@daystar.ac.ke

+254 709 772 210

DRGS
Directorate or Graduate Studies:
Dr. Dinah Keino (Deputy Director) 
+254 722 295 034
Lydiah Kiromo (Administrator)
+254721 663 924

postgraduatestudies@daystar.ac.ke 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
All other Financial enquiries

finance@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 000

Certificate Students

smaingi@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 231

Diploma Students & Degree students – Self - sponsored - NBI

rwaithaka@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 251

Degree student - Self-sponsored - ATHI

jkinyua@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 415

Degree students - Government sponsored

smutua@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 530

Masters Students

finance@daystar.ac.ke
fmutua@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 352
+254 709 972 460

PhD & PGDE students

ckatua@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 352

Financial aid / Financial difficulties

jkinoti@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 353

NOTE:
Kindly SEND ONLY ONE EMAIL to the email indicated in your category for us to serve you better and faster.

ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT

Maurice Kioko

Registration support

mkioko@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 623

Dr. Dorothy Kagwaini

Certificates & Transcript verification

dmuthoka@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 357

James Waita

Admission queries

admissions@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 294




Winnie Gathere

Timetable

wgathere@daystar.ac.ke |
+254 709 972 444

Paul Nganga

Credit transfer and Examination queries

pnganga@daystar.ac.ke 
+254 709 972 565


ICT DEPARTMENT

Tom Makunda

E-learning Support

tmakunda@daystar.ac.ke


Susan,Sarah Murithi & Jane Kabochi

Email & Portal password reset

ictsupport@daystar.ac.ke
+254 709 972 324 | +254 709 972 293

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