Over ten years ago, Nyambura Kimani, a woman from Vihiga, joined Kenyatta University full of hope and ambition. She was ready to chase her dreams. But things took a difficult turn when, after completing her studies, the university refused to let her graduate.
After many frustrating years, Nyambura took the bold step of suing the university. On May 22, 2025, the High Court ruled in her favor. The court said Kenyatta University acted unfairly and unlawfully. She was awarded Ksh850,000 and ordered to be included in the next graduation list.
This victory was not just about money or a certificate—it was about standing up for her rights. Nyambura’s journey shows her strong will to keep pushing forward no matter the challenges.
Building a Career That Matters
In June 2024, Nyambura co-founded Katiba Hub, a small research center linked to Georgetown University in the U.S. The hub focuses on democracy, transparency, and good leadership in Africa.
Through Katiba Hub, she works to make Kenya’s 2010 Constitution easier for people to understand. They’ve translated it into 35 local languages and designed simple digital versions. The team also checks how government money is spent, and they encourage citizens to take part in elections and civic duties.
Katiba Hub works with legal experts, civil society groups, and international organizations to help improve governance across Africa.
In May 2025, Nyambura became a fellow at Dream VC, a program that helps young Africans start careers in venture capital. Dream VC is connected to a powerful network that manages over $7 billion in investments. Through this opportunity, Nyambura is learning how to support businesses and innovation in Africa.
In 2022, she started the Jelani Foundation to honor her late father. The foundation offers scholarships in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and technical skills to help students from poor backgrounds get quality education.
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Her Education and Global Experience
Nyambura is currently finishing her Master’s degree in International Business and Policy at Georgetown University (2023–2024). She also earned professional certificates in business analysis and project management tools like Asana.
She said she chose this program because she wanted to follow her own path and not be tied down by politics.
> “I felt like I needed to do more—to chase my own goals,” she shared.
The program exposed her to classmates from countries like Ethiopia, Qatar, Burundi, and Japan. She’s learned a lot about global issues like trade, artificial intelligence, and economic policy.
> “Just three months in, and I already feel like I’m growing into a strong policy expert and building great friendships,” she wrote.
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Why She Went to Court
Nyambura finally decided to sue after years of being blocked from graduating due to one missing grade—for an elective course called Introduction to Entrepreneurship (UCU 104).
> “Kenyatta University refused to let me graduate because of that one missing mark. I had no choice but to go to court—and I won,” she explained.
For Nyambura, this wasn’t just about her. It was about fighting for fairness and showing others from Vihiga and beyond that justice is possible.