Kenyatta University 56th Graduation Booklet Dec 2024
The 56th Graduation Ceremony of Kenyatta University (KU) was held on Friday, 13th December 2024, at the Graduation Square. This event was a landmark occasion as it coincided with the university being ranked as the top university in Kenya by the World University Rankings 2025. The ceremony honored over 5,600 graduands who completed their studies during the 2023/2024 academic cycle.
Below is the link for the Kenyatta University 56th Graduation Booklet Dec 2024
Kenyatta University 56th Graduation Booklet Dec 2024
Above is the link for Kenyatta University 56th Graduation Booklet Dec 2024
(Source: kenyatta University Dspace)
In 2026, this booklet remains the primary official record for verifying the academic credentials of this specific cohort.
FAQ: Highlights of the December 2024 Graduation
Q: What was the theme of the 56th Graduation?
A: The theme was “Research and Quality Education in Transforming Lives.” This highlighted KU’s focus on impactful academic inquiry and its role in societal transformation through high-standard teaching and research.
Q: Who presided over the ceremony?
A: The congregation was presided over by the Chancellor, Amb. Dr. Francis Muthaura, and attended by the University Council and top management.

Q: What significant achievements were noted in the 2024 booklet?
A: The booklet and the accompanying 56th Graduation Tribune celebrated several milestones:
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#1 National Ranking: KU’s achievement of the top spot in Kenya according to World University Rankings 2025.
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Music Festival Dominance: Clinching the Best Overall Trophy for the 15th consecutive year.
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Research Excellence: Winning the Best Stand in Research and Development at the Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF).

Q: Is my name in the booklet if I graduated in December 2024?
A: The Final Graduation Booklet contains only the names of students who were fully cleared by the Finance and Academic departments by late November 2024. If you were on a provisional list but had a fee balance, your name may have been excluded from this final version.
Q: Can I still collect my certificate from this graduation in 2026?
A: Yes, but be aware of the storage fees. As of 2026, any uncollected certificates from 2024 now attract a storage fee of Ksh 1,200 per year.
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Location: Room 127, Central Administration Complex.
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Requirement: You must have completed the Online Clearance on the student portal and have your original National ID.
December 2024 Graduand Summary
| Category | approximate Number |
| Total Graduands | 5,600+ |
| Doctorates (PhD) | 85 |
| Master’s Degrees | 285 |
| Bachelor’s & Diplomas | 5,200+ |
Digital Repository and Verification
The digital version of the 56th Graduation Booklet is hosted on the KU DSpace Repository. This is an essential resource for employers in 2026 to verify that an applicant’s name appears in the official graduation record of Kenyatta University.

