Forging the Future: How Industry and Academia Are Shaping Kenya’s Next-Gen Talent
The School of Computing and Engineering Sciences at Strathmore University recently hosted an Industry Partners Event that brought together leaders from academia, industry, and government to redefine how institutions prepare students for a fast-changing world of work. Redefining Education: From Knowledge Transfer to Skills Mastery Speakers emphasized a shift from traditional teaching toward competency-based learning […]
Innovation Beyond Borders: The IEEE IES SYP Congress 2025 in Tunisia
In an era where industrial challenges demand global solutions, bridging the gap between academic innovation and real-world implementation has never been more critical. From August 15th to 17th, 2025, the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) Students and Young Professionals Congress brought together a vibrant community of innovators, researchers, and students in Tunis, Tunisia, to explore […]
Strathmore and Notre Dame Lead Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture
At a time when the world is grappling with rising food insecurity, climate shocks, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, Strathmore University and the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA) brought together scholars, innovators, and government officials for the inaugural AGTech Symposium on Food Equity and Agriculture through Sustainable Technologies. At the heart of the symposium […]
Building Innovation Capabilities in the East Africa Public Sector (BIC)
A training programme aimed at strengthening the innovation capabilities in public sector organisations in East Africa concluded recently at Strathmore University, marking a significant step toward building sustainable innovation ecosystems across East Africa. The eight-month Stakeholder Training Programme on Building Innovation Capabilities(BIC) in the East Africa Public Sector brought together civil servants in leadership roles […]
Alex: Championing Digital Disruption in the Age of Innovation
“Disrupt or be disrupted.” This phrase is not just a mantra for Alex Mathenge Kimondo, it is a way of life. With more than 16 years of experience in solutions architecture, digital transformation, and aligning ICT with business strategy, Alex has been on the front lines of Africa’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Amid his demanding […]
Sharon Bukaya: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Technology
As the curtains rise on another graduation season, Sharon Bukaya emerges as a shining example of what it means to blend passion, purpose, and perseverance. Armed with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Kenyatta University and CPA certification, Sharon charted a path that initially seemed set in the world of numbers. Yet, her insatiable […]
Olive Menorah: From Comfort Zone to Tech Leadership
What does it look like to step out of your comfort zone and thrive in tech? For Olive Menorah, it meant swapping fear for curiosity, leading teams, building inclusive solutions, like a voice-controlled wheelchair for the visually impaired, and growing into a confident project manager. In this candid Q&A, the BSc in Informatics and Computer Science […]
Arnold Arinda: From Screen Intrigue to Cyber Fortress
It all started with a movie. In 2016, Arnold Arinda sat down to watch Snowden, unaware that the gripping tale of surveillance, whistleblowing, and digital espionage would ignite a fire that would shape his future. What followed was not just a fascination with cybersecurity, it was a calling. Today, as he prepares to graduate with a Bachelor […]
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, and Sandra Nthenya have joined forces to create WasteSmart, a smart waste management system that’s turning heads globally. Recently named among 21 finalists in the Dell Technologies Graduation […]
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 university, and for science, innovation, and communities around the world. At the heart of this celebration is a string of research recognitions that are pushing the boundaries […]
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