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Daystar Archives
An archival collection chronicling the institutional history, academic achievements, and diverse heritage of Daystar University.
Daystar University Publications
A collection of Publications by faculty and staff showcasing research, academic achievements, and institutional insights of Daystar University.
Lectures, Speeches and Interviews
A collection of Lectures and Speeches from distinguished speakers across various disciplines of Daystar University.
Partnerships and Collaborations
A collection of scholarly and institutional outputs produced through partnerships and collaborative initiatives involving Daystar University with local and international institutions, organizations, and networks, highlighting the University’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and societal impact.
Policies & Guides
A collection Policies and Operational Manuals from different departments of Daystar University.

Recent Submissions

Prof. Laban Ayiro offers views on the New Funding Model
(Daystar University, 2024-08-28) Daystar University
In an interview with the media on August 28, 2024, the Daystar University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban P. Ayiro gave his views on the new University Funding Model. Prof. Ayiro opined that the new funding model needed time to incubate so that stakeholders can determine what needs to be re-fashioned.
School of Science Launches AI and Digital Trust Centre
(Daystar University, 2026-01-28) Daystar University School of Science Engineering and Health
The Daystar University School of Science Engineering and Health, in partnership with Cyberpro Global, launched the Center for AI, Modeling and Digital Trust (DCAMD) at a conference held on 28th January. The theme for the conference was Transforming Africa Through Responsible AI & Digital Trust.
Daystar University Charting An Innovation-Led Future for Kenya AfricaLive
(AfricaLive, 2024) AfricaLive.net
Daystar University, a Kenyan institution with strong American ties, is embracing a bold vision under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro. In this interview with AfricaLive, Prof. Ayiro outlines his five-year plan to transform Daystar into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Focus on Commercialization: Daystar is moving beyond theoretical education by emphasizing practical application and commercialization of research. This includes partnerships with industries and a poultry project generating revenue for the university. Flagship Initiatives: Prof. Ayiro highlights exciting projects like the Technology University Center offering digital education programs within prisons and student-created digital content for the market. Environmental sustainability is also a priority with a large-scale tree planting initiative underway. Building Successful Partnerships: Collaboration is key to Daystar’s success. Partnerships with universities like Maryland and industries provide students with practical experience and access to cutting-edge knowledge.
Daystar–Australia Collaboration Opens Ayani Library in Kibera
(Daystar University, 2026-01-29) The Directorate of Research, Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship.
On Thursday, 29 January 2026, Ayani Primary and Junior School in Kibera opened a new library; a safe, supportive learning space designed to strengthen literacy, expand access to curriculum-aligned books, and advance digital learning opportunities for learners. The launch was filled with song and dance and closed with a symbolic tree-planting moment, a reminder that when we invest in learning, we plant futures. This achievement was made possible through a KSh 500,000 donation mobilized for the initiative, and through the power of partnership: StudyPerth, Murdoch University, The University of Western Australia, and Daystar University, alongside wider Western Australian partners and supporters. Dr. Kimathi led this partnership and initiative.
The Judiciary’s Approach to incorporating the African Justice systems (AJs) into the formal Justice system: Challenges and Opportunities
(Daystar Law Review Journal, 2025) Mutunga, Willy
The incorporation of African Justice Systems (AJS) into Kenya’s formal legal system began during the colonial times, when native courts, administered by elders knowledgeable in African customs, operated alongside formal colonial courts. Clerks assisted by recording proceedings to align them with the African context-specific realities. The 1965 Magistrates’ Court Act integrated these native courts by appointing clerks as district magistrates, preserving traditional dispute mechanisms such as the Kithitu Oath of Ukambani, a powerful community-witnessed truth-telling process. Over time, however, High Court rulings curtailed court involvement in such traditional practices, requiring their application outside formal courts, though consent judgments could follow. Reviving these practices could involve formal recognition of elders’ decisions in courts, with paralegals supporting as clerks once did. So far, African Justice Systems have persisted, and they are constitutionally recognized under article 159(2)(c) of the 2010 Constitution, which promotes alternative and traditional dispute resolution subject to human rights safeguards in article 159(3). These constitutional safeguards ensure traditional mechanisms align with Kenya’s Bill of Rights and moral values enshrined in the preamble, articles 10, 20(4), and 259, ensuring cultural integrity complements constitutional justice. To support this integration, the judiciary formulated the Alternative Justice Systems Policy Framework, operationalized through the National Steering Committee on the AJS Policy (NaSci-AJS) and the rollout of county-specific Action Plans on AJS. These initiatives aim to mainstream traditional dispute resolution into the broader justice system, enhance access to justice, and affirm the cultural and constitutional validity of African Justice Systems in Kenya. To this end, this