Linet Toto, Robert Masai, and Other Notable Alumni of Chuka University

Since its inception, Chuka University has produced notable alumni who have made significant strides in various fields.

From influential public figures to rising professionals, the institution continues to shape individuals, making an impact both in Kenya and beyond.

List of Notable Individuals Who Studied at Chuka University

John Tingoi

One of the notable alumni of Chuka University is John Lapit Tingoi, a prominent Kenyan data scientist and quantitative researcher.

He graduated from Chuka University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science.

Tingoi rose to prominence in 2025 after achieving global recognition by being placed third out of over 80,000 participants in the International Quant Championship held in Singapore.

Before the global finals, he emerged as the Kenyan national champion, outperforming more than 9,000 local contestants.

He currently works as a Quantitative Research Consultant at WorldQuant BRAIN, where he designs “alphas”, mathematical models used to predict movements in global financial markets.

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Adrian Oluoch

Adrian Oluoch is a former student leader from Chuka University who has gained national attention for his legal activism and media presence.

He completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree at Chuka University in 2024 before proceeding to the Kenya School of Law for the Advocates Training Program (ATP).

Oluoch is widely known as a vocal commentator on Kenyan law and has appeared on major media platforms to discuss issues such as corruption and challenges within the judicial system.

He is also popular on social media, especially TikTok, where his videos frequently go viral as he simplifies complex legal concepts, including criminal justice, motor vehicle accidents, and citizens’ rights during police encounters.

Linet Toto

Linet Chepkorir Toto is the current Woman Representative for Bomet County.

She made history by becoming one of the youngest Woman Representatives elected in Kenya following the August 9, 2022, General Election at the age of 24.

She is a graduate of Chuka University (formerly Tharaka University College), where she earned a degree in Procurement.

During her time at the university, she was actively involved in student leadership, serving as:

Organising Secretary of the Christian Union (CU)
Female captain at the university hostel

Lawrence Kitema

Lawrence Kitema is a renowned communications and media specialist.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media from Chuka University between 2011 and 2015.

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Kitema frequently contributes articles to major Kenyan publications such as Business Daily Africa, covering topics including data privacy and cyber legislation. He has also served as a Corporate Communications Officer and worked with organisations such as the Kenya Film Classification Board and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology.

Robert Masai

Robert Masai is a well-known journalist and reporter at Citizen TV under Royal Media Services.

He frequently covers news in Kajiado County and surrounding regions, reporting on political developments, land issues, and community affairs.

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