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Riara University is excited to invite you to a special session titled "Human-Centred Design for Media", featuring Mr. Benson Githaiga, a distinguished media innovation expert from the Aga Khan University Media Innovation Centre (MiC). This thought-provoking session will explore how human-centred design, innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship are driving the future of journalism and media [...]

Date: 12 June 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Riara University Riara Law School, in collaboration with the University of Derby (UK), is pleased to host an international workshop on the theme: “Business and Human Rights Scholarship: Developing Networks and Perspectives from the Global South.” This workshop is part of a UK Research […]

Dear RU Community, As we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o, we write to share this tribute from the Micere Githae Mugo Foundation. Some of you may remember that Prof. Micere Githae Mugo, who was a comrade of Prof. Ngugi was Thiong'o and others in the 2nd liberation struggle [...]

In celebration of World Environment Day, the African Climate Alliance and Sisters in Climate are hosting a hybrid Solidarity Gathering in Kenya. The event is tailored for young Africans aged 18–35 who are eager to explore and implement Afrocentric climate solutions and sustainable living practices. Its goal is to bring together like-minded changemakers to connect, learn, […]

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has unveiled the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, a new, fully funded six-month initiative aimed at empowering early-stage entrepreneurs from across the Commonwealth. The program is designed to help participants scale their businesses while nurturing the next generation of business leaders and job creators. Offered in collaboration with Imperial College London, the fellowship [...]

As part of our commitment to preparing students for the dynamic digital economy, Riara University, in collaboration with E-Mobilis, is excited to offer the Ajira Digital Training Programme once again. This nationally recognized initiative is designed to equip young professionals with practical skills for navigating and succeeding in the online workspace. The next training session […]

On 27th May 2025, the School of Business at Riara University had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Wambui Mbarire, Chief Executive Officer of Retrak (Retail Trade Association of Kenya), for a high-level consultative meeting. The session focused on a shared vision: advancing retail management education in Kenya through the development of specialized academic and professional [...]