Daystar University has launched the David Musau Mumama Learning Complex for its School of Law at the Athi River main campus, marking a major step in transforming legal training through improved facilities, growing academic capacity and a renewed focus on ethical, Christ-centred education.
The launch and dedication ceremony, officiated by Anglican Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, brought together students, faculty, legal practitioners and university leadership under the theme Excellence in Christ-centred legal education and leadership for nation building.
Leaders at the event described the complex as a product of vision, sacrifice and collective effort, while expressing gratitude to partners, staff and the family behind the project.
Sapit thanked those who contributed to the development, saying the new facility reflects faith put into action.
“We are grateful to God and to all those who have supported this vision. What we are witnessing today is faith expressed in a tangible way,” he said.
He challenged institutions to anchor legal training on moral foundations, warning that the law risks losing its purpose when detached from justice.
“Law may codify justice and courts may interpret it, but justice itself does not originate from human systems; it is rooted in the character of God,” Sapit said.
He cautioned that without ethical grounding, the law can be manipulated by those with power and influence.
The vice chancellor, Laban Ayiro, paid tribute to the family behind the project, noting that the land on which the complex stands was a significant donation driven by faith and long-term vision.
“This is not just a building. It is a demonstration of sacrifice and faith planted into the future. Because of that gift, generations will learn and be shaped for a purpose greater than ourselves,” he said.
Ayiro also reflected on the university’s journey, recalling past financial struggles and contrasting them with the current growth.
“There was a time we struggled even to meet our obligations, but today we are witnessing what can only be described as God’s work. We must never take this for granted,” he said.
The dean of the School of Law, Maurice Owuor, said the new complex represents a major milestone in the school’s growth and will enhance the quality of training offered.
He noted that the school has expanded from about 20 students at inception to more than 500, alongside an increase in academic staff to about 20 lecturers.
“Without the relocation to this campus, we would still be confined to a very small space. This move was visionary and has enabled the growth we are witnessing today,” Owuor said.
Highlighting achievements, he said the school has increasingly made its mark in regional and global competitions.
The students won the inaugural UW Moot Court Competition in 2024, placed fourth in the All Africa Moot Court Competition in Rwanda the same year, and ranked 10th globally in Pretoria, South Africa last year.
They also emerged first in the Foreign Direct Investment arbitration category at the All Africa Moot Court Cvompetition in 2025 and secured ninth place at the Justice PN Bhagwati competition in India.
Owuor added that the school has also prioritised practical training through pro bono legal clinics, offering free legal aid to communities.
He likened the School of Law to a mustard seed, saying it started small but is steadily growing into a strong institution.
“We began small, but the growth we are witnessing shows the potential of what this school can become,” he said.
Deputy vice chancellor for Academic, Research and Student Affairs Samuel Muriithi said the school is among the fastest growing in the university and is expected to produce top legal minds.
“There were moments when many doubted whether the school would succeed, but we pushed through. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing schools,” he said.
The complex is expected to significantly enhance legal training by providing modern classrooms, expanded learning spaces and an environment that supports both academic excellence and practical skills development.
An alumna of the School of Law, in the class of 2025, Buke Halkano, expressed pride in the institution’s growth and urged current students to rise to the expectations that come with the new facility.
“We studied with limited resources, but you now have better facilities. To whom much is given, much is expected,” she said.
Halkano said despite earlier challenges, graduates of the school have remained competitive in the legal field, attributing this to the quality of training offered.
“With these new facilities, you have an even greater opportunity to excel and make an impact,” she added.
During the event, the School of Law also unveiled two key academic publications, the Daystar University Law Journal and the Daystar Law Review, marking a significant step in strengthening legal research, scholarship and intellectual discourse within the institution.
The launch of the David Musau Mumama Learning Complex underscores Daystar University’s commitment to shaping a new generation of lawyers equipped with skills, values and practical experience to contribute to justice and nation building.
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