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The School of Humanities and Development Studies (SHDS) organized a Student Advising Forum for its students on March 4, 2025, at the Nelson Mandela Hall. The event, an initiative of Dr. Sheila Pamela Wandera-Simwa, the Academic Dean of SHDS, was well-attended by both staff and students. The forum was officially opened by Prof. John Kanjogu, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs (DVC ARSA).

Laikipia University marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) with a groundbreaking event to empower and inspire young women and girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The auspicious event under the theme: ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,’ took place on Tuesday, 11^th February 2025, at the Vision 2030 Hall.

Laikipia University is committed to empowering its students and making them competitive professionals.  The department of TVET, Career Placement, Alumni and External Linkages led by Dr. Naftal M Nyang’ara, held a career and mentorship session to our students on 9^th January, 2025. The forum aimed at equipping them with the right skills for the job market and entrepreneurial space.

A team of Karlstad University, Sweden students in the company of their lecturer Prof. Malin Stegmann McCallion paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Research, and Student Affairs (ARSA) on 27^th January, 2025.

Officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) led by Mr. Lawrence Siele, Regional Coordinator, South Rift Region, launched the Laikipia University Tax Club on 5^th February 2025.

The club’s mission is to empower students with financial literacy and knowledge of taxation and foster responsible financial citizenship. After graduation, students are the main drivers of the country’s economy, and understanding taxation and personal finance is pivotal for their own growth.