How one scholarship is touching hundreds of lives

When Bossville Imbosa first walked into the compound of Strathmore University, he had no idea that his life was going to change forever. And it did. Having grown up in Kibera slums, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, he had never imagined studying in such an environment. As he puts it, “I had lived all […]
Powering Communities Through Renewable Energy

In 2023, Angela Achola made a deliberate decision to visit some villages in Kisumu and Homabay counties of Kenya, armed with notebooks, pens, and recording devices. She conducted a door-to-door survey for a renewable energy project she was conceptualizing. For several weeks, she worked closely with different community members. Coupled with the data she had […]
SUF Hosts Education Roundtable Dialogue with Partners

Strathmore University Foundation (SUF) held an inaugural Education Dialogue Programme on March 10, 2026, bringing together partners and stakeholders across the education sector to reflect on the evolving education landscape in Kenya. The forum served as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and shared reflection on the changes shaping the future of learning and how institutions […]
Legacy of Giving: Dr. Manu Chandaria Inspires Future Philanthropists

Legacy of Giving: Dr. Manu Chandaria Inspires Future Philanthropists
KES 2 Billion Milestone: Transforming Futures Through Scholarships

KES 2 Billion Milestone: Transforming Futures Through Scholarships
Pioneering Progress: Groundbreaking Set for KOB STEM Complex

The countdown has begun! Strathmore University Foundation is thrilled to announce the official groundbreaking of the Kevin O’Byrne (KOB) …
Fireside Reflections with Dr. Manu Chandaria

Dr. Manu Chandaria was at Strathmore University on August 18, 2025, for a Fireside Chat with Dr. Vincent Ogutu, the Vice Chancellor, in a session themed Purpose, Leadership, and Legacy. At 97 years old, the celebrated industrialist and philanthropist brought the hall to a standstill as he shared stories that blended wisdom, humility, and conviction. He began with […]
From Village to Vertex: How a Scholarship Built a Future Engineer

The creation of an endowed academic Centre allows the university to develop and enhance its research and learning in a priority area of study and to recruit faculty members from among the best scholars in the world. This is vital to Strathmore’s growth and excellence. The University, however, cannot rely on tuition fees alone to attract […]