Tharaka University School of Law has gained national prominence by being featured in The Star Newspaper, highlighting the University’s remarkable progress in legal education, practical legal training, and innovation. The feature, published in the August 7–9, 2026 edition of the national daily, showcases the School’s rapid emergence as one of Kenya’s promising centres of legal education and reinforces its commitment to producing competent, ethical, and practice-ready legal professionals.
The full-page feature, titled “Tharaka University School of Law Sets New Standard in Practical Legal Training and Innovation,” outlines the University’s vision of delivering quality legal education through academic excellence, experiential learning, innovation, and strategic partnerships. It highlights the School’s practical approach to legal training, which combines rigorous classroom instruction with moot court simulations, legal research, advocacy training, legal drafting, and clinical legal education to equip students with skills required in today’s legal profession.
The publication notes that the School of Law, officially launched on June 4, 2026, has already enrolled its inaugural Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) cohort, whose students have completed their first year of study. It further recognizes that the School is fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and licensed by the Council of Legal Education (CLE), affirming its compliance with national standards for legal education and training.
The feature also highlights the School’s unique niche in Environmental Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), positioning Tharaka University as an institution responding to emerging legal and societal needs through specialized legal education. It further celebrates the participation of the University’s pioneer law students in prestigious national moot court competitions, reflecting the School’s strong emphasis on experiential learning and professional development.
In addition, the publication showcases the University’s strategic collaborations with key institutions, including Kenya Law, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Council of Legal Education (CLE), and the Tharaka Lawyers Association, which continue to enrich students’ learning experiences through mentorship, internships, networking opportunities, and access to legal resources. It also highlights the recent distribution of law books by Kenya Law, strengthening the University’s law library and supporting legal scholarship and research.
The article further recognizes Tharaka University’s commitment to making quality legal education accessible through affordable tuition, government scholarships, Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) support, and the University’s Work-Study Programme for financially disadvantaged students. It also highlights the University’s modern learning facilities, including a well-equipped moot court, smart classrooms, digital legal research resources, and a conducive learning environment.
Accompanying the publication are photographs capturing significant milestones in the School’s journey, including the official launch of the School of Law by Hon. Justice Joseph Kipchumba Katwa Kigen, SC, Judge of the Court of Appeal, and the presentation of law books to the University by Kenya Law.
The feature in The Star reflects the growing national recognition of Tharaka University’s School of Law and reinforces the University’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the advancement of quality legal education. Guided by its motto, “Education for Freedom,” Tharaka University continues to position itself as a leading institution dedicated to shaping the next generation of legal professionals and advancing access to justice in Kenya.
