The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will oversee the construction of Nyamira University, with completion expected within the next 10 months. The university is slated to open by September 2026 and will initially operate as a constituent college of Kisii University.

• Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced the partnership between KDF, Nyamira County, and the Ministry of Education.
• The Ministry of Education targets to enroll over 1000 students as the first cohort in September 2026.
• This development follows an announcement by President William Samoei Ruto last August, and an institution is also being established in West Pokot County.

West Pokot County Governor Simon Kachapin has formed a task force to oversee the establishment of the county's first constituent university, expected to open next year. This initiative marks a significant step towards expanding higher education access in the region.

• The task force, appointed via a gazette notice on October 24, will serve for 90 days to conduct feasibility studies and engage stakeholders.
• The team is chaired by Joshua Kwonyike, with Rebecca Kide, County Executive Committee Member for Education and Technical Training, serving as its secretary.
• Their mandate includes determining suitable sites, developing a concept paper, and recommending governance and funding frameworks for the proposed university.