KyU teams participated and registered commendable performance in the KUSA Central games held at South Eastern Kenya University on January 27-28, 2018 in an event at which 6 universities participated, Kirinyaga University emerged position 1 of 6 in Badminton men, Table Tennis men and women, Position 2 of 6 in Handball women and position 3 of 6 in Rugby men.

KyU teams were awarded trophies and certificates for the sterling performance. Consequently, the teams will also represent KUSA-Central Conference in the KUSA National play offs to be held on March 22-25, 2018 at Taita Taveta University.  Kirinyaga University will represent the KUSA-Central Conference in Badminton men, Table tennis for men and women and handball women.

The office of the Vice Chancellor KyU and that of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, ASA congratulate on behalf of the entire KyU fraternity, our teams for the sterling performance and wish them well as they prepare to represent the university in KUSA-National play offs.

“Well done KyU teams, well done KyU”

KyU teams participated in and registered commendable performance in the in KUSA central conference tournament held at Embu University on January 20-21, 2017 in an event at which seven (7) universities participated. Kirinyaga University team registered exemplary performance and emerged position 1 of 7 universities in Swimming men and women, Position 2 of 7  in Karate men and Position 3 of 7 universities in hockey women.

KyU was awarded trophies and certificates in recognition of their sterling performance.

The office of the Vice Chancellor KyU and that of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, ASA congratulate on behalf of the entire KyU fraternity, our teams for the sterling performance and wish them well as they prepare to represent the University in the forthcoming events.

“Well done KyU teams, well done KyU”

The ‘Somesha Comrade’ is an initiative of Kirinyaga University students through the Students Governing Council and with the support of the University Management. The objective is to raise funds to support their less privileged colleagues in raising fees.  The first Somesha Comrade walk will be held on 26th January, 2018 starting at 8.30 am, and will be flagged off at the pavilion.

The Student Governing Council has been very active in mobilizing the Kirinyaga University community to participate in this noble cause. The office of the Dean of Students is calling upon all members of staff and students to support the walk by registering for participation, contributions in cash or kind.

STATUS

• Registered participants as at 25th January, 2018: 450 students and 20 staff
• T-shirts are available at a cost at Kshs. 500/=
• Special recognition to the following:
  -Student Governing Council for initiating and mobilizing members
  -Drama club for sensitization activities
  -Enterprise management year 2 for their impressive contribution
  -Bachelor of Commerce year 3 for their impressive contribution
  -Kukena Sacco
  -Effort Junior School
  -Kutus North Service Station
  -Budget Supermarket
  -Equity Bank Kutus and Kerugoya branch
   

Route maps are attached.

Somesha Comrade 20km Route Map

Somesha Comrade 10km Route Map

KyU hosted tournaments for 11 Universities from KUSA-Central Conference on November 25-26, 2017. The Tournament comprised Floor ball for Men & Women, Rugby for Men & Women and 3 on 3 Basketball for Men and Women.