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Congratulations to the Zetech Oaks Rugby for winning the Division 2 Main Cup trophy at the Kabeberi Sevens Tournament played on September 8th and 9th at the Impala grounds in Nairobi.

The team's playmaker Bryan Ondego was also awarded the Most Valuable Player and Top Try Scorer trophy in the division.

Kelvin Gitau, a student at Zetech University, Technology Park Mangu Campus, and the coordinator of the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge in Kenya is dedicated to advancing Science and Technology Education among Kenyan youth.

The FIRST Global Robotics Challenge is an international competition held in a different country each year, following an Olympics-style format. Nations are invited to send teams to build and program robots that compete in tasks to create solutions for prevalent global challenges.

This year, held in Singapore, Kelvin and his team proudly represented Kenya, contributing to the competition's goal of fostering global understanding and collaboration among youth in addressing pressing world issues.

The Commission for University Education has approved an application by Zetech University to offer its inaugural Doctorate Degree Program. After a robust assessment and engagement, CUE was satisfied that Zetech University has adequate facilities, human, library, and financial resources, and consequently approved the university’s request to offer a Ph.D. Program.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration & Management (PhD. BAM) Program aims to produce doctoral graduates who are problem solvers and innovative change agents both in academia and in the practical field of business administration and management.

According to Vice Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene, “The approval of this futuristic program by the CUE is public acceptance and confirmation that Zetech University is committed to meeting the standards of academic excellence set by the Commission for University Education,”

H.E Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa in Kenya and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Nairobi with Prof. Njenga Munene, Vice Chancellor Zetech University today held a high-level discussion on the upcoming W&RSETA Informal Traders Development Program.

The one-year-long program will be delivered by Zetech University and will have 120 informal traders from South Africa participate in an exchange program to Nairobi, Kenya. It will see traders capacitated on entrepreneurship skills with a key focus on technology and innovation. They will be immersed in the dynamic informal trade in Nairobi over five days, which will be followed by a mentorship and coaching program.

The program will commence on the 7th of August at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

Strong governance structures are the pillars of any progressive institution. Members of the Zetech University Council after a full Council meeting at the newly inaugurated seat of the University, Technology Park Mang’u Campus. The Council was impressed by the strides the management has made in developing the future-ready conducive learning environment and operationalization of the campus

The Council is an apex body that formulates policy and strategic direction as well as oversight and counsel to the University leadership running

Prof. John Opala, a seasoned IT Security Expert from the Harvard University Extension School, is gifted merchandise by Zetech University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Alice Njuguna after a courtesy call at the Varsity's Thika Road Campus, Ruiru. The meeting highlighted our commitment to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity and technology professionals for global markets through industry visits, immersion, linkages, and collaboration.

Chris Otundo, CEO BrighterMonday, a leading talent acquisition firm in Kenya, with Zetech University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene during a courtesy visit at the Varsity's Technology Park Campus, Mang'u. The Meeting sought to strengthen an MOU that would see the two institutions work closely on areas of talent development, placement opportunities, training, research, consultancy, and thought leadership series.

Students of Loreto Convent Msongari paid a visit to the Zetech University Hospitality Department on 18th June 2023.

The visit, which culminated in the students enjoying a sumptuous four course meal prepared in their presence, was aimed at equipping them with first hand skills in hospitality and event management while boosting the university’s student impact and career mentorship program.

This is a critical part of the process of nurturing wholesome students that Zetech University undertakes, while also equipping them with fundamental culinary skills for their home science classes undertaken under the new competency-based curriculum.

The students got an unmatched experience of Zetech’s state of the art kitchen, restaurant and facilities such as the world class library and innovation hub.

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, iZET Hub was represented by John Musyoki, Kelvin Gitau, Christian Onjala & Steven (innovators) In the 3rd Annual Alliance High School Computing & Robotics Fair 2023.

In attendance were over 500 high school students, STEM organizations/companies and media houses such as KTN and NTV.

The goal of the event was to exhibit iZET Hub Innovations and engaging students in conversations about Robotics. From the team the students were exposed to some career opportunities in the field of technology and the different skills and knowledge required in that field.

Participants recognized Zetech’s effort to champion STEM. In addition, Alliance High school Students signed up to be considered for a robotics program run by the Team Kenya robotics group.

The event was graced by Robert A. Bell, FCCA. He is a Forbes top 40 under 40 chartered coach, TED speaker, author and entrepreneur who serves as the Presidential adviser for AfCTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation in charge of youth mobilization.

The theme of the talk was championing creativity to spur student enterprise in institutions of higher learning. Students got an opportunity to learn how to turn their creative talents into sources of income and manage the same in an efficient manner.

Commenting further, Robert noted that the world had digitized and liberalized in recent years thus offering an opportunity for anyone with a creative talent to use them in creating awareness and gain income.

Students engaged the speaker and got mentorship on contemporary issues affecting them in society, highlighting one of Zetech’s pillars of an unmatched student experience.

The Commission for University Education conducted an inspection of the Mangu Technology Park Campus to asses its readiness to offer PhD programs.

The inspection which included a site tour by CUE officials, saw them taken round for a first-hand experience of the ultra-modern campus facilities that include spacious lecture halls, library and research halls, laboratories, workshops, hostels, sports and extracurricular facilities, administrative offices and a serene outdoor environment.

The CUE was impressed by the level of preparations the University had made in readiness to launch the PhD program in their exit report.

KTN have chosen Zetech University’s Ruiru Campus to host the station’s flagship show; Beyond Horizons, which airs weekly on Sundays at 8pm.

In the episode, Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Alice Njuguna and Bonventure Otieno, Secretary of the Green Party of Kenya kicked off the show with a discussion on the role of youth in leadership.

Prof. Njuguna noted that leadership is a responsibility which translates to service delivery. It requires space for youth to define their own styles and needs an all rounded person who can be molded to fit in any environment.

On the role of curriculum in developing leaders, she noted that Universities should have curricular that allow students to network and be involved in societal discussions on contemporary issues.

Zetech University’s media students also got an opportunity to experience first hand the show set up process and interact with media industry experts.

Zetech Sparks participated in the Redbull Basketball 3on3 Kenya Tour from 10 th -17 th June 2023 in Nairobi.

The tournament had 2 teams each from Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Kisumu. Sparks played 5 games and won all, bagging the rights to represent Kenya in the Redbull Basketball 3on3 World Tour in Serbia.

Still reveling in the brilliance of their Premier League performances this season, Sparks didn’t disappoint,thrashing all their opponents to emerge Champions.

Sparks coach Obie complimented his charges for the superb representation of the Zetech University brand, on which he heaped praises for the strong support of student sports. The global exposure gained highlights Zetech’s philosophy of bringing a world of opportunities to its students.

We are excited to formally open our doors and have the #May2023Cohort join the home of
#ScholarlyExcellence and look forward to a fulfilling journey of knowledge creation, growth, and success. Together, let's create memories and a #ZetechExperience that will last a lifetime!

At Zetech University, we work hard and play even harder! The University administration constantly seeks opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations and corporations to ensure that the #ZetechExperience cuts across both staff members and students.

We are pleased to receive a cheque worth KES 100,000 from Pioneer General Insurance Limited. The proceeds will be allocated to projects that make the Zetech University workplace conducive, enjoyable and safe for all staff members.

Sparks and Kenya Ports Authority from Kenya, will represent the Country in Club Championships come August in Kigali Rwanda. KPA completed a sweep of first timers Zetech University winning Game Three 68-43 on Saturday at the Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. The dockers had earlier on last weekend won both game one and two in convincing 30-point margins in Nairobi, and the third of five games of the final series ended in their favor to close out the defense of their title.

Sparks will be competing against the two top clubs from Uganda, Egypt, Rwanda, Tanzania and South Sudan.

Zetech University’s Prof. Geoffrey Gitau Kamau displays his ingenious innovation, the Eco-Mobilus, during an interview with the Associated Press (AP) at Zetech Ruiru Campus.

It is a retrofitted electric motorcycle powered by 4 battery packs from old laptop cells and a hub motor. The E-Mobilus takes 2.5 hours to fully charge and saves him 80% on fuel cost daily, rides 120km on a single charge and produces zero sound and CO2 emission.

As a consequence of the prevalent high cost of fuel, Prof. Gitau pondered and cracked his knuckles on how best to modify the available materials to produce a fuel efficient and environmentally sustainable transport alternative.

He thus put his technical knowledge into use and bought an abandoned motorcycle chassis, removed the petrol engine and replaced it with a motor and disposed laptop battery cells. He was motivated by the large amounts of e-waste that could be recycled and the huge potential for expansion and scalability in Kenya.

The price range for a conversion ranges from USD1000 to 3000.This is less than the cost of importing electric vehicles. The biggest challenge is the lack of a standard retrofitting model due to the varying specifications of different motorcycles.

He is looking to manage a battery assembly doe two and three wheelers and hopes the government will embrace e-mobility and offer subsidies to support startups and encourage investment in such ventures.

Kenya Ports Authority showed their experience and squad depth, surviving an early scare from first timers Zetech University to win 68-38 in Game One of the National Women’s Basketball Premier League play-offs at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday night.

Zetech had run the defending champions close in the opening quarter, but the dockers managed to steady their ship in the second half of the game to draw first blood ahead of Game Two in a best of five series on Sunday night.

Nigerian import Ifunaya Okoro starred for the dockers with a game high 20 points, while Belinda Aluoch also recorded double figures, sinking in 11 points. Zetech’s danger girl Mary Lisa was hugely subdued in the duel, and only managed seven points for her side.

KPA women took a 2-0 advantage in the finals last Sunday when they again humbled newbies Zetech University 70-38 in game two of the best of five series playoffs played at the Nyayo Gymnasium.
Speaking after his girls suffered a second consecutive loss to champions Kenya Ports Authority, Sparks coach Obilo pointed out that they just need a little bit of confidence and they will be good to go.

Zetech University’s ladies football team, the Zetech Sparks played a friendly match with Point Loma University from California, USA on 18th May at the Ruaraka Stadium.

The highly anticipated match kicked off at 3 pm, with the visitors going on the front foot courtesy of an own goal from Zetech.

The match, which had been organized by the Sports Outreach foundation, ended in a 2-1 loss for the sparks.

Point Loma went 2 up in the first half courtesy of a goal from Bethany before Naise drew one back for the Sparks in the second half.

Sports Outreach is a faith-based NGO focused on restoring hope and transforming lives among vulnerable populations in Kenyan slums.

The match served to highlight Zetech’s commitment to partner with other international institutions and offer their students maximum exposure and an unmatched experience to fulfill their pillar of offering a holistic education.

Zetech University hosted the Ideas Tech festival at its Innovation labs, famously known as the iZET hub.

The event, whose theme was leveraging on technology for sustainable socioeconomic development, was held on Thursday 25th May from 8 am to 5pm.Various participants showcased their ideas and innovations that fulfilled the theme of the event.

Speaking at the event, the dean of Zetech University’s school of ICT, Media and Engineering Dr. Wilfred Gikaru said only continued investment in technology focused solutions would solve the present challenges facing humanity in general.

The festival serves to highlight Zetech’s continued empowerment of students to invent tools that can be applied to tackle global challenges such as carbon emission, industrial automation, waste management, green energy, artificial intelligence and precision medicine.

The High Commissioner for Barbados, William MacDonald, paid Zetech University a courtesy call on Thursday 24th May.

In a widely anticipated address to students of International Relations and Diplomacy at the Thika Road Campus auditorium, the commissioner was welcomed by the Zetech Vice Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene, DVC Prof. Alice Njuguna and the Dean School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Owen Ngumi.

The talk was organized by Zetech University alumni and current attaché at the embassy of Barbados, Emily Oduor.

Expounding on the areas of collaboration between the two countries, the ambassador highlighted technology, agriculture, tourism and climate action as key to the positive bilateral relations.

He was consequently engaged in a lively question and answer session during which he elaborated on the benefits Zetech University gains from such a partnership, including attachment and job opportunities for students, visa free travel and student exchange programs with universities in Barbados.

Zetech and the University of Juba- From Left: Prof. Njenga Munene, Zetech University Vice-Chancellor receives a plaque from Prof. John A. Akec, the Vice-Chancellor University of Juba during an MoU sig ing that will see both universities launch joint programs in Hospitality and Tourism among other mutually beneficial projects.

Zetech University HR Round Table pictorial- From left: Zetech University VC Prof. Dr. Njenga Munene, Irene Kimacia, Head of Corporate Affairs at IHRM and Beryl Nduati, Director Human Resource and Planning at Zetech University at an HR Round Table discussion on the incorporation of employability skills in University curricula.

Business, Health and Tech Innovations- From Left: Prof Alice Njuguna - Zetech University DVC, Mukira Gitonga - Chief Technology Officer, Omarichet. Space, Prof. Njenga Munene - Zetech University VC and Rebkha Atanofu- Founder and President RnD Associates, USA & Faculty John Hopkins University at a public lecture on "Business, Health and Tech Innovations" at Zetech University Thika Road Campus.

ZU and PFC- From left: Connie Cheren- President/founder, Partners for Care (PFC), Prof. Njenga Munene- Vice Chancellor Zetech University, Dr. Catherine Chege- Director Liaison & mobilisation Zetech University and Sammy Wanjau- Executive Director PFC at a fundraiser dinner. Zetech University donated 40 mobility carts geared toward uplifting the lives of People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in various Kenyan Counties.

CSW- Abby Christine Murage and Geoffrey Martin of Zetech University cut a cake to wrap up Customer Service Week 2022 at the University's Thika Road Campus.

Engineering student- Prof. Owen Ngumi, Dean School of Education, Arts and Social Sciences- Zetech University awards the best exhibitor trophy to Geoffrey Kamau, an electrical engineering student as his fellow students look on. The Department of Engineering was the best exhibitor at the Zetech University Career Day.

L.D KHAN- From left: Prof. Njenga Munene- VC Zetech University presents a package to His Excellency L. D. Khan- the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Kenya; where he gave a keynote speech on 'Cultivating a Successful Mindset' at Ruiru Campus.

Zetech SME Training- Prof. Njenga Munene, VC Zetech University (left) and Daniel Gitau- MCA Gatongora Ward, Kiambu County (right) award a certificate of participation Lawrence Chege; a trainee of the Zetech University Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership training where more than 200 SME owners were in attendance Ruiru Campus.

Zetech & WASPA- Prof. Njenga Munene VC Zetech University (left) and Antony Ambugo CEO of Water Services Providers Association (WASPA) (right) after signing a pact that will see both institutions leverage Research, Innovation to provide efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services in Kenya.

Zetech program Launch - From Left: Roy Khaemba- HoD School of Media & Design, Prof. Alice Njuguna- DVC Academics, Research and Student Affairs present the newly launched Bachelor of Science in Media and Digital Communication to the VC Prof. Njenga Munene and Anthony Ndiema- Head of Radio Maisha at Zetech University Ruiru Campus.

Zetech Bodaboda CSR - Prof. Alice Njuguna, DVC Academics, Research& Student Affairs at Zetech University and Joseph Njogu, Juja traffic police boss flag off more than 200 bodaboda riders from Witethie ward and Juja constituency after a Financial and Customer Service Management crash course at Zetech University Technologypark in Mang'u. The training is part of Zetech's community outreach activities to mark 25 years of scholarly excellence.