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 […]
OWSD Kenyan Chapter Hosts International Women’s Day 2025 at Strathmore University Empowering Women in STEM
On March 8, 2025, the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Kenyan Chapter hosted an International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration at Strathmore University under the theme Empowering Women in Leadership: Strategies for Inclusion of Women in STEM. The event brought together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to discuss ways to […]
Geofrey Owino Clinches Prestigious Google PhD Fellowship
The moment Geofrey Owino saw the email, his heart pounded. A flood of emotions, exhilaration, disbelief, and triumph, washed over him. He had done it. Out of countless applicants worldwide, he had secured the Google PhD Fellowship in Speech Processing, a recognition that not only cemented his place in elite AI research but also set […]
All study but no play makes jack a dull boy
The spirit of sportsmanship was alive as everyone hit the Sports Complex for the 2024 Sports Day. It wasn’t just the students—the security guards, bus drivers, cafeteria team, lecturers, Deans, the Vice Chancellor, all joined in, uniting for a day of fun and camaraderie. It was truly a “sports for all” kind of day. The vibrant colors worn […]
Kathembo’s Experience in the Junia University Exchange Program
The Junia University Exchange Program marked a historic milestone for Strathmore University, sending its first cohort of students to the French institution. Among the participants was Kathembo Tsongo Dieudonne, a Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) student, awaiting graduation in June 2025. In an exclusive interview, Kathembo shared insights into his journey, blending academic excellence with cultural immersion. “I […]