By Tracy Kavai,
Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro has officially invited students, staff, and faculty to participate in the upcoming L.A.P Run (Laban Ayiro Peter Run) Half-Marathon, marking a major boost for what is already shaping up to be a historic student-led initiative.
In a memo dated February 11, 2026, Prof. Ayiro described the March 7 race as more than a sporting event, calling it “wellness in motion” and “unity in action.” He emphasized that the marathon is a celebration of the university’s shared identity and collective spirit, urging the entire Daystar community to run, sponsor, mobilize departments, or cheer participants along the route.
The Vice Chancellor’s endorsement comes as Daystar prepares for the inaugural L.A.P Half-Marathon, a landmark initiative spearheaded by the Office of the DUSA President in collaboration with the entire student leadership. Scheduled for 7th March 2026, the race is expected to mark the beginning of what leaders envision as a lasting university tradition rooted in service, unity, and impact.
Named in honor of Prof. Ayiro, the half-marathon is designed as an annual charity fundraiser aimed at strengthening sustainable support systems within the university community. The Vice Chancellor is widely recognized for his philanthropic leadership, making the initiative both symbolic and purposeful.
According to DUSA President Lewis S. Sekento, the event represents far more than a sporting competition. He described the L.A.P Run as a bold new chapter of impact fueled by the dedication of students both national and international alongside management, alumni, faculty, staff, and Kenyan citizens at large. Emphasizing its spiritual foundation, Sekento noted that the initiative is anchored in faith and unity, calling on the Daystar family to rise together on March 7.
Funds raised from the marathon will be directed toward the establishment of three critical support funds: the Disability Support Fund, aimed at enhancing inclusivity and accessibility for students living with disabilities; the International Students Social Welfare Fund, designed to support international students as they adjust to academic and social life away from home; and the DUSA Scholarship Fund, which will assist deserving students facing financial challenges.
The race will begin at the Valley Road Campus and conclude at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, with participants choosing between the 5km, 10km, and 21km categories. Registration is ongoing, and students have been encouraged to extend invitations to parents, guardians, alumni, and friends, reinforcing the vision of a united Daystar family rallying behind a shared cause.
As preparations gather momentum, the L.A.P Half-Marathon is increasingly being viewed as a defining moment for Daystar University a visible expression of servant leadership, compassion, and collective responsibility in action.