Theme: Celebrating Our Roots, Embracing Our Culture For five unforgettable days, Amref International University (AMIU) transformed into a vibrant tapestry of cultures, colors, traditions, and creativity as students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate Cultural Week 2026 under the theme: “Celebrating Our Roots, Embracing Our Culture.” Held from 8th to 12th June 2026 at […]
Amref International University (AMIU) has been ranked 4th in Kenya in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing sustainable development through health sciences education, research, innovation and partnerships. The results of the annual rankings were released on 18 June 2025 during the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress. The THE Impact Rankings assess universities worldwide against the United Nations […]
What does international collaboration look like in practice? For Amref International University (AMIU), it looks like meaningful conversations across continents, shared learning between institutions, and creating opportunities that expand both institutional and individual growth. From 18–22 May 2026, AMIU participated in the Erasmus+ KA171 Mobility Days hosted by the University of Alcalá in Alcalá de […]
Professor Alice Lakati (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Community Extension) and Marin MacLeod (Executive Director, Reach Alliance) at Amref International University in Nairobi, Kenya. Amref International University (AMIU) has joined the Reach Alliance, becoming its tenth university partner globally and third partner institution in Africa. The partnership marks a significant step in expanding research and leadership […]
On behalf of the Amref Health Africa Group, we extend our deepest condolences to the people and Government of Botswana, and to the family of His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana and founding Chancellor of Amref International University. President Mogae was a distinguished African statesman whose leadership, humility, and […]
Across Africa, innovation is not in short supply. Every year, universities produce brilliant research,bold ideas, and passionate young minds ready to solve the continent’s most pressing challenges.Yet, there is a gap. Only 5–8% of African startups originate from university incubators, and even fewer survivebeyond early stages. While ideas are abundant, pathways to transform them into […]
On 22nd April 2026, Amref International University (AMIU) hosted a dynamic Continuous Mentorship Education (CME) forum at Nile Hall, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and partners from Kenyatta University College of Health Sciences (KU). Guided by the theme “Bridging Academia, Innovation and Health Systems for Lasting Change in Communities,” the forum created a powerful platform […]
At Amref International University (AMIU), innovation is not just taught, it is practiced, tested, and transformed into real-world solutions. The From Idea to Impact Business Plan Workshop stands as a testament to this commitment, bringing together aspiring health entrepreneurs and equipping them with the tools, mindset, and structure needed to address pressing public health challenges […]
The Future of Work in Primary Health Care (PHC): Emerging Roles and Skillsets Primary Health Care (PHC) remains the foundational pillar for strengthening health systems, including progress towards the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). For this to be realised, PHC must be redesigned to strengthen the health workforce to be resilient, responsive, inclusive, and digitally enabled. It […]
Amref International University (AMIU) Medical Centre continues to advance its commitment to community engagement and holistic wellbeing through strategic partnerships that promote health awareness beyond the university environment. In this spirit, the Medical Centre recently hosted a successful Mental Health Wellness Day for staff at Brookside Dairy Limited, creating an important platform for dialogue around […]