KU marks 40 years with vibrant 32nd cultural week

Kenyatta University (KU) on Tuesday officially opened its 32nd Culture Week, coinciding with celebrations marking 40 years since the institution became a chartered university.

The week-long festival, themed “KU at 40: Culture, Bridging the Past and the Future Through Inclusivity and Technology”, featured traditional dances, music, drama, and exhibitions, offering students a platform to showcase Kenya’s cultural diversity while integrating global influences.

Nation Media Group Managing Director and CEO Geoffrey Odundo lauded KU for fostering cultural exchange over three decades and nurturing creative talent that now shapes Kenya’s entertainment and media industries.

“I wish to acknowledge and congratulate Kenyatta University for providing a platform for cultural exchanges over the last 30 years. I am specifically delighted that the university also considers the international community in an effort to understand international cultures,” Mr Odundo said in a speech read on his behalf by NMG Commercial Manager Max Mutua.

Mr Odundo further highlighted KU’s role in training media practitioners.

“We in the media industry recognize the great role KU plays towards training and mentoring media practitioners, including news anchors, reporters, journalists and even media owners,” the address added.

The university’s vice-chancellor, Prof Paul Kuria Wainaina, welcomed participants and reflected on the significance of the celebrations.

“This Culture Week celebrates 40 years since KU was chartered and the 32nd edition of our cultural festival. It has grown into one of the most vibrant and recognised cultural events in Kenya’s higher education sector,” he said.

The celebrations concluded with an awards ceremony recognising students and cultural groups for excellence in music, dance, drama and traditional performances.

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