Daystar University

Daystar University DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY In April 1984, Daystar launched a four-year B.A. Daystar’s chosen faith is Christianity.
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ABOUT US

Daystar University is a Christ-centred non-denominational institution of higher learning which exists to equip Christian servant leaders for the transformation of church and society. Founded in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as Daystar Publications in 1964, the institution was moved to Kenya in 1971 and registered as Daystar Communications, a non-profit organization in 1973 offering a five-week Int

ernational Institute for Christian Communication (IICC) course. In 1976, Daystar Communications started a two-year post-high school diploma programme in Christian Communications, followed by a two-year M.A programme in Christian Communication and Christian Ministries in 1978, in collaboration with Wheaton College in Illinois, USA. degree programmed in collaboration with Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, USA and changed its name to Daystar University College. On September 29, 1994 Daystar was granted a Charter by the Government of Kenya and became Daystar University. Since then, Daystar has continued to strengthen its academic offerings, research and extension services in response to emerging societal needs. Philosophy of the University

Daystar’s philosophy, as an academic institution, is the integration of faith and learning for transformational servant leadership. Daystar believes that faith is central to the holistic development of the human being and that such integration is inescapably linked to a cultural system. Daystar University’s Christian philosophy of life and conduct, teaching, training and research, is founded on Christian principles and values based on the following Biblical Statement of faith and practice. Our Vision

A distinguished Christ -centred University of choice transforming the World through world-class, value-based education. Our Mission Statement

To provide learners with higher education that equips them to grow spiritually and intellectually, enabling them to serve as transformational agents in their professions and give Christ-centred servant leadership in the home, church and society.

Dr. Carina Prunkl, Lead Writer of the 2026 International AI Safety Report, presented key findings from the report during...
09/09/2026

Dr. Carina Prunkl, Lead Writer of the 2026 International AI Safety Report, presented key findings from the report during the International AI Safety Convening at Daystar University.

She highlighted the rapid and uneven improvement of AI systems, including advances in mathematics and science and the increasingly realistic generation of images, audio and other content.

The briefing also examined emerging challenges, including the use of AI-generated content for impersonation, fraud and harassment, as well as the growing usefulness of AI in cybercrime.

Importantly, Dr. Prunkl clarified that the report presents findings rather than recommendations. Its purpose is to provide an evidence base for understanding the capabilities, risks and potential safeguards surrounding increasingly advanced AI systems.

She further noted that societal resilience can play an important role in preventing and mitigating harm as AI risks move from theoretical concerns to practical challenges.

Speaking on Kenya’s National AI Policy Landscape and Engagement with the International AI Safety Report, Kata Kimeu, Sec...
09/09/2026

Speaking on Kenya’s National AI Policy Landscape and Engagement with the International AI Safety Report, Kata Kimeu, Secretary, ICT Security Directorate, highlighted the importance of engaging with AI safety as a current policy priority.

She noted that the 2026 International AI Safety Report provides an important basis for examining both the opportunities and risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems.

Kimeu also encouraged stakeholders to participate in the policy conversations currently underway in Kenya, emphasising the country’s commitment to playing an active role in the international AI safety agenda.

Speaking on the UK–Kenya Partnership in Advancing the International AI Safety Agenda, British High Commissioner to Kenya...
09/09/2026

Speaking on the UK–Kenya Partnership in Advancing the International AI Safety Agenda, British High Commissioner to Kenya H.E. Matt Baugh OBE highlighted the importance of international collaboration in navigating both the opportunities and risks presented by increasingly capable AI systems.
While expressing optimism about the potential of AI, he noted that transformative technologies also bring risks that require thoughtful engagement and collective action.

The partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom provides an important space for these conversations, bringing together government, academia, researchers and other stakeholders to consider how AI safety can be advanced through collaboration rather than countries working in isolation.

The International AI Safety Convening at Daystar University forms part of this wider effort to strengthen shared understanding and cooperation around the future of AI.

Earlier today, Daystar University hosted the regional convening on 2026 AI Safety Report at the Nairobi Campus. Deliveri...
09/09/2026

Earlier today, Daystar University hosted the regional convening on 2026 AI Safety Report at the Nairobi Campus.

Delivering the convening address the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro called for Africa to take a more active role in shaping conversations around artificial intelligence. The launch of this important conversation at Daystar University made the convening far from an ordinary event, reflecting the institution’s growing role in advancing dialogue on issues that will shape the future of Africa and the world.

He noted that while AI presents significant opportunities, its growing capabilities also demand disciplined oversight, strong moral leadership and institutions prepared to engage with its risks.
For Daystar University, this responsibility extends to education, research, governance and public service. Prof. Ayiro emphasised that Africa should not remain at the periphery of conversations that will shape its future, but must be a co-author in determining how AI is developed, governed and used.

The convening also provided a platform for advancing dialogue on the findings of the 2026 International AI Safety Report and strengthening collaboration around AI safety in Africa.

Tomorrow, Daystar University hosts the regional convening of the 2026 International AI Safety Report, bringing the globa...
08/09/2026

Tomorrow, Daystar University hosts the regional convening of the 2026 International AI Safety Report, bringing the global conversation on AI safety closer to home.

The report provides a major international scientific assessment of the capabilities, risks and safety measures surrounding increasingly capable AI systems, with a focus on issues shaping our future, including but not limited to:
Work, research & society, AI governance, regulation & international cooperation, AI safeguards and whether they work and Cybersecurity & AI-assisted cyberattacks.

But the conversation doesn’t stop at the global findings.

This regional convening creates space to explore what these developments mean for Africa and Kenya, bringing together AI, policy and diplomacy experts alongside participants from 30+ countries.

Join the conversation on the future of AI safety in Africa and beyond.

The Matriculation Ceremony brought our freshmen together for an important moment in their first day at Daystar.Matricula...
08/09/2026

The Matriculation Ceremony brought our freshmen together for an important moment in their first day at Daystar.

Matriculation formally marks their admission into the university and their acceptance into the Daystar academic community. Through the matriculation pledge, our freshmen will affirm their commitment to the values, responsibilities and standards that come with being a Daystar student.

Here’s to a great start. 🎓

As our freshmen begin their Daystar journey, we gather in worship, reflection and fellowship, placing Christ at the cent...
08/09/2026

As our freshmen begin their Daystar journey, we gather in worship, reflection and fellowship, placing Christ at the centre of our university community.

Join us for Orientation Chapel as we welcome them and pray over the journey ahead.

Together with Dcf Main and the entire Chaplaincy Department, we create space for worship, connection and a meaningful start to life at Daystar.

“We are not merely about certificates at Daystar; we are striving for transformation.”Addressing the freshmen and their ...
07/09/2026

“We are not merely about certificates at Daystar; we are striving for transformation.”

Addressing the freshmen and their parents and guardians, Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro reminded them that joining Daystar University means becoming part of a community anchored in faith, scholarship, character and transformation.

He challenged the freshmen to look beyond their degrees and embrace the knowledge, virtue, compassion, purpose and responsibility that should come with their education. He encouraged them to trust the path they have been placed on, work hard and leave the rest to God.

Prof. Ayiro also reminded the freshmen to carry their stories with them, noting that difficulty does not always mean they are in the wrong place. Instead, he encouraged them to learn, adjust and rise again.

He urged the freshmen to embrace the discipline that comes with freedom by taking charge of their time, money, relationships, digital lives and choices, rather than allowing these to govern them.

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