was already being offered under the International Institute of Christian Communication. In 1984, the undergraduate programme was launched in collaboration with Wheaton and Messiah Colleges in the US. With the support of both the Afro-Asian and American boards, Don began to plan for the launch of an Africa-based Bachelor of Arts programme, and in April 1984, Daystar launched the four-year Baccalaureate degree programme in collaboration with Messiah College. In November of the same year, the Daystar International Institute of Christian Communication changed its name to Daystar University College and formed a Governing Council to replace the existing Afro-Asian Board. Ten years later, in 1994, Daystar celebrated a very memorable day. Daystar University College was awarded a charter and became Daystar University, making the institution an independent university with all the attendant rights and privileges. With the charter, it was officially authorised to grant its own degrees, diplomas and other awards. Daystar has continued to grow since then. Academics It has seven schools and fifteen academic departments which include School of Communication Language and Performing Arts Media and Film Studies Strategic and Organizational Communication School of Arts and Humanities Education Theology and Biblical Studies Peace and International Studies School of Science, Engineering and Health Science and Engineering Computer Science School of Human and Social Sciences Development Studies Psychology and Counseling Institute of Child Development School of Business and Economics Commerce Economics Institute of Leadership and Professional Development School of Law Media & Communication Law School of Nursing Midwifery and Reproductive Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Prominent alumni Biko Adema – rugby player Collins Injera – rugby player Larry Madowo – journalist Rebecca Joshua Okwaci – South Sudanese politician References External links Official Web Site Daystar's Department of Language and Performing Arts Engage: Discourses on Kenyan Literature written by Larry Ndivo Universities in Kenya Education in Nairobi Christian education in Kenya Religious organisations based in Kenya Private universities and colleges in Kenya