Great is His Faithfulness!

A History of Proven Impact

Because of God’s Faithfulness through U.S. Supporters….

Over 2,000 scholarship students educated and empowered

Over $20 million in funds given for Daystar University

Hundreds of U.S. supporter trips to witness the transformation at Daystar University

Over 25 building and equipment projects to expand Daystar’s capacity

1967- U.S. Missionaries Dr. Donald and Mrs. Faye Smith and South African, Mr. S.E.M. Pheko start Daystar as Daystar Publications in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Beginning in 1974, with the help of U.S. supporters (especially the Tyndale Foundation’s large grant), the Nairobi property is acquired and developed as the campus of Daystar.

1978- Daystar celebrates its first graduation of four degree recipients at the Nairobi campus.

1979- Dr. Stephen E. Talitwala from Uganda is selected to become the first Daystar President (Vice-Chancellor).

1982- Daystar U.S. is officially established in the U.S. as a non-profit to support Daystar University. All management is officially transferred from Daystar U.S. Board to the African Daystar Board.

1984- Daystar, in collaboration with Messiah College and President Dr. Ray Hostetter, launches a liberal arts bachelor’s degree program.

1987- The first class of fourteen Daystar B.A. students graduate.

1990- With support from many Daystar U.S. donors, construction of Athi River campus begins.

Beginning in 1992- Daystar moves its main campus to the Athi River site.

1994- Daystar University is awarded it’s charter by the President of Kenya.

1998- Daystar enrollment reaches over 1800 students from 25 African countries with more than 7,000 Daystar alumni are working in nearly 40 countries.

2001- Enrollment reaches over 2,000 for first time. With the help of U.S. supporters, the 50,000 square foot Bible, Business, and Commerce complex is completed. Daystar Radio station is established with help from U.S. partners.

2005- Dr. Godfrey Nguru becomes 2nd Daystar President (Vice-Chancellor), Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime becomes the 1st female university Chancellor in all of Africa.

2007- First of four Science Buildings completed with the help of U.S. supporters.

2010- Dr. Timothy Wachira becomes 3rd Daystar President (Vice-Chancellor). Enrollment is over 4,000 students.

2011- Daystar University recognized as the most influential Christian institution of higher education in Africa for Christian leadership development.

2012- The Science and Technology Building and new dormitories are completed on the Athi River campus with major gifts from U.S. foundations and families.

2018- Daystar celebrates its 40th graduation with class of 684 graduates and enrollment at over 5,000. Over 20,000 Daystar alumni are impacting communities throughout Africa.

2019- Dr. Laban Ayiro becomes Daystar’s 4th President (Vice-Chancellor).