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11/09/2026

Leadership Induction Concludes with a Call for Transformative Student Leadership

MOMBASA, September 11, 2026 — Taita Taveta University has concluded a three-day SATTU Leadership Induction Workshop at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Mombasa, with the 2026/2027 student leaders challenged to embrace servant leadership, accountability, integrity and innovation.

Held under the theme “Doing Things Differently,” the induction provided the newly elected SATTU leaders with practical knowledge and skills to effectively represent and serve the student community.

Throughout the three days, the leaders engaged with facilitators on a wide range of issues affecting student leadership and welfare. Dr. Wilson Charo led an important session on Sexual Health Awareness and Prevention, equipping the leaders with knowledge on their role in promoting a safe and informed student community.

Mr. Khamisi Matano facilitated a session on Peer Mediation, focusing on handling roommate conflicts, tribal clashes and other disputes among students. The session emphasized dialogue, empathy and constructive conflict resolution as important tools for effective student leadership.

The leaders also benefited from a session on Mental Health Awareness and Peer Support in Student Leadership facilitated by Student Counsellor Dr. Josephine Wawuda, highlighting the importance of recognising mental health challenges and supporting fellow students with empathy and professionalism.

The programme further featured sessions on academic complaints handling, financial integrity, communication, teamwork and the University's core values, giving the student leaders a holistic foundation for their leadership journey.

During the closing ceremony, Prof. Justin Maghanga, Registrar (Academic, Research & Outreach), congratulated the leaders for successfully completing the intensive three-day induction and challenged them to translate the knowledge gained into meaningful action.

Prof. Maghanga reminded the leaders that leadership is service, not status, urging them to focus on uplifting the students who entrusted them with the leadership mandate. He also emphasized financial integrity, student welfare and academic excellence.

He encouraged the leaders to embrace dialogue over confrontation when addressing student concerns and to work closely with the University administration in developing solutions to challenges affecting students.

“Your tenure is temporary, but your legacy is permanent.”

In his final charge, Prof. Maghanga urged the leaders to “Be Servants. Be Stewards. Be Scholars,” reminding them that they are first and foremost students and should lead by example through academic excellence, responsible leadership and careful stewardship of University resources.

As the 2026/2027 SATTU leadership returns to campus, the challenge is clear: Do things differently. Lead with integrity. Serve with purpose. Leave a lasting legacy.

10/09/2026

TTU Student Leaders Equipped to Lead with Purpose and Impact

“Doing Things Differently”— this is more than a theme at Taita Taveta University; it is a call to action for student leaders to embrace leadership as a responsibility, not a privilege.

Taita Taveta University is today hosting a transformative Student Leadership Training Workshop at the Kenya School of Goverment in Mombasa, bringing together student leaders for an engaging programme focused on leadership, integrity, accountability and service.

The training is aligned with the University’s core values and seeks to equip student leaders with the knowledge, skills and mindset needed to effectively represent and serve the student community.

The programme featured a powerful keynote address by Prof. Kiptanui Too, PhD, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (AFP), Taita Taveta University, focusing on “Understanding the Office – Leadership is Service, Not Status.”

Other key sessions are covering national and university values, financial management and accountability, effective meeting skills and minute writing, strategic planning, quality service delivery, student feedback and complaint handling.

Speaking on the application of national and university values to student leadership, Prof. Christine A. Onyango, PhD, Deputy Vice Chancelor (ARO) is emphasizing the importance of values-driven leadership in building a responsible and accountable student community.

The afternoon sessions shift focus to results, quality and innovation, challenging student leaders to actively contribute to advancing University excellence.

At TTU, leadership is not about occupying an office—it is about serving, inspiring, being accountable and delivering results.

Doing Things Differently. Leading with Purpose. Serving with Excellence.

10/09/2026

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08/09/2026

01/09/2026

A New Chapter in Leadership Begins at the Department of Business & Management

Today, the mantle of leadership at the Department of Business and Management was officially handed over from Dr. Patrick Kimaku to Dr. Eric Namusonge, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the department.

The official handover ceremony was held at the Department Office and witnessed by Prof. Justin Maghanga, Registrar (ARO), and Dr. Mwakio Mwaghandi, Dean, School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences.

We take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Patrick Kimaku on the successful completion of his four-year tenure. His dedication, leadership and service to the department are highly appreciated.

As the department welcomes Dr. Eric Namusonge into this new role, we wish him great success and an impactful tenure as he takes the department forward.

Congratulations, Dr. Kimaku, and welcome, Dr. Namusonge!

28/08/2026

WELCOME HOME, CLASS OF 2026! | TAITA TAVETA UNIVERSITY
“You belong here. You have potential. You have an opportunity. And your future is in your hands.”
Taita Taveta University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Fred Simiyu Barasa, PhD, has welcomed the First-Year students of the Class of 2026 to the Home of Ideas, urging them to embrace university life with purpose, discipline and ambition.
Addressing the new students on Friday, 27th August 2026, the Vice Chancellor challenged them to Discover their potential, Innovate for impact, Connect with the world and Lead with purpose.
He highlighted TTU’s unique environment, surrounded by the rich biodiversity, wildlife, minerals, agriculture, tourism and cultural heritage of the Taita Taveta region and the Tsavo ecosystem—an ideal living laboratory for learning, research and innovation.
Prof. Barasa also encouraged students to take advantage of opportunities in academic exchange programmes, international collaborations, research, internships, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports and community service.
He reminded the Class of 2026 that university is more than earning a certificate. It is about building competence, confidence, character, networks and a sense of purpose.
His five key challenges to the students were simple:
Dream. Learn. Connect. Create. Lead.
“Your parents and guardians have sacrificed for you. The Government is investing in higher education. The University is investing in you. Now, you must invest in yourself.”
Welcome to Taita Taveta University — the Home of Ideas!
Discover. Innovate. Connect. Lead.

05/06/2026

In commemoration of World Environment Day, Taita Taveta University, in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Kenya Wildlife Research and Training Institute (KWRTI), and the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), conducted a tree-growing activity within Tsavo East National Park.

The initiative marks the commencement of the ambitious 10-Year Tsavo Corridor Greening Project, a conservation undertaking that Taita Taveta University will spearhead in partnership with key environmental and wildlife conservation stakeholders. The project aims to restore degraded landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts within the Tsavo ecosystem.

The event was graced by Prof. Christine Onyango, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research and Outreach), who reaffirmed the University's commitment to environmental sustainability, research-driven conservation, and community engagement. She emphasized the importance of collaborative action in safeguarding natural ecosystems for future generations.

The tree-growing exercise underscores the partners' shared vision of promoting ecological restoration and building resilient landscapes through innovative and sustainable conservation interventions.

22/05/2026

Theory meets Practice.
This week, our BSc Civil Engineering 2nd year students traded the lecture halls for the labs at the Materials Testing and Research Directorate (MTRD). From concrete crushing to asphalt analysis, they are mastering the rigorous testing protocols that keep our national infrastructure safe.
From concrete crushing to asphalt analysis, they are mastering the rigorous testing protocols that keep our national infrastructure safe.

18/05/2026

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) application system is now open for Form Four leavers to revise their university choices or make new applications.

The system will remain open from May 16 to May 22, 2026.
You are invited o apply for the following competitive and market driven programmes available at Taita Taveta University.