Kenya's Top Private chartered Institution of Higher Learning /ibi 2025-05-09T16:55:00+03:00 Kabarak University MYOB 2025-03-22T12:11:34+03:00 2025-03-22T12:11:34+03:00 /ibi/kabu-strengthens-innovation-ties-with-jhub-africa Directorate of Research

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/1742591829190.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" loading="lazy"></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">At Kabarak University, we recognize that transformative innovation flourishes through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships. In pursuit of excellence and impactful entrepreneurship, our delegation, led by Dr. Phillip W. Nyawere, Ag. Director, Research, Innovation and Outreach, and Andrew K. Kipkebut, PhD, Coordinator, Innovation and Business Incubation, recently embarked on a benchmarking tour at JHUB Africa, the renowned innovation hub at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/1742591829190.jpeg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" loading="lazy"></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">At Kabarak University, we recognize that transformative innovation flourishes through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships. In pursuit of excellence and impactful entrepreneurship, our delegation, led by Dr. Phillip W. Nyawere, Ag. Director, Research, Innovation and Outreach, and Andrew K. Kipkebut, PhD, Coordinator, Innovation and Business Incubation, recently embarked on a benchmarking tour at JHUB Africa, the renowned innovation hub at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).&nbsp;</p> 2025-02-28T01:25:21+03:00 2025-02-28T01:25:21+03:00 /ibi/harnessing-technology-for-agricultural-transformation Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/vlcsnap-2025-03-03-08h53m34s589.png" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University continues to position itself as a leader in innovation and technological advancement, with its Business Incubation Coordinator, Dr. Andrew Kipkebut, contributing to critical conversations on agricultural transformation at GITEX AFRICA. This premier technology event, set to take place&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">in<strong>&nbsp;Marrakech,&nbsp;</strong></span><strong>Morocco, from April 14-16, 2025</strong>, brings together global experts to explore cutting-edge solutions in AI, Agritech, and sustainable food systems.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/vlcsnap-2025-03-03-08h53m34s589.png" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University continues to position itself as a leader in innovation and technological advancement, with its Business Incubation Coordinator, Dr. Andrew Kipkebut, contributing to critical conversations on agricultural transformation at GITEX AFRICA. This premier technology event, set to take place&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">in<strong>&nbsp;Marrakech,&nbsp;</strong></span><strong>Morocco, from April 14-16, 2025</strong>, brings together global experts to explore cutting-edge solutions in AI, Agritech, and sustainable food systems.</p> 2024-10-16T01:25:21+03:00 2024-10-16T01:25:21+03:00 /ibi/kabu-team-shines-at-transformative-empretec-entrepreneurship-training-workshop Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/empretec-entrepreneurship-training-workshop-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>From October 7th to 12th, 2024, a dedicated team from Kabarak University's <a href="/drio">Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Outreach</a> (RIO) participated in the prestigious Empretec Entrepreneurship Training Program, held at the <a href="https://www.waterbuck.co.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waterbuck Hotel</a> in Nakuru. The workshop, hosted by <a href="https://unctad.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNCTAD</a> and <a href="https://assek.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASSEK</a> under The <a href="https://www.kiep.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenya Industry &amp; Entrepreneurship Project</a> (KIEP), aimed to empower participants with key entrepreneurial skills and competencies.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/empretec-entrepreneurship-training-workshop-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>From October 7th to 12th, 2024, a dedicated team from Kabarak University's <a href="/drio">Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Outreach</a> (RIO) participated in the prestigious Empretec Entrepreneurship Training Program, held at the <a href="https://www.waterbuck.co.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Waterbuck Hotel</a> in Nakuru. The workshop, hosted by <a href="https://unctad.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UNCTAD</a> and <a href="https://assek.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ASSEK</a> under The <a href="https://www.kiep.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenya Industry &amp; Entrepreneurship Project</a> (KIEP), aimed to empower participants with key entrepreneurial skills and competencies.</p> 2024-09-18T01:25:21+03:00 2024-09-18T01:25:21+03:00 /maseno-university Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/africa-next-voices-1.jpg" alt="" width="1018" height="715" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University is proud to be collaborating with Maseno University and other Kenyan institutions in the AFRICA NEXT VOICES project, a one-year pilot initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project is focused on preserving local languages through data collection, led by the KenCorpus consortium, a coalition of Kenyan universities. The aim is to create a digital corpus for five key languages spoken in Kenya: Dholuo, Gikuyu, Somali, Kalenjin (Nandi/Kipsigis dialects), and Maasai.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/africa-next-voices-1.jpg" alt="" width="1018" height="715" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University is proud to be collaborating with Maseno University and other Kenyan institutions in the AFRICA NEXT VOICES project, a one-year pilot initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project is focused on preserving local languages through data collection, led by the KenCorpus consortium, a coalition of Kenyan universities. The aim is to create a digital corpus for five key languages spoken in Kenya: Dholuo, Gikuyu, Somali, Kalenjin (Nandi/Kipsigis dialects), and Maasai.</p> 2024-09-15T01:25:21+03:00 2024-09-15T01:25:21+03:00 /ibi/a-collaborative-approach-between-academia-and-industry Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/training-of-trainers-tot-workshop-in-partnership-with-mount-kenya-university-at-the-maxland-hotel-in-juja-14.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="854" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:403">The African Centre for Career Enhancement &amp; Skills Support (ACCESS) recently convened a Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop in partnership with Mount Kenya University at the Maxland Hotel in Juja. The event, titled "Synergizing Skills: Bridging Academia and Industry for Career Excellence," sought to address the critical mismatch between academic education and the demands of the modern job market.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/training-of-trainers-tot-workshop-in-partnership-with-mount-kenya-university-at-the-maxland-hotel-in-juja-14.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="854" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:403">The African Centre for Career Enhancement &amp; Skills Support (ACCESS) recently convened a Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop in partnership with Mount Kenya University at the Maxland Hotel in Juja. The event, titled "Synergizing Skills: Bridging Academia and Industry for Career Excellence," sought to address the critical mismatch between academic education and the demands of the modern job market.</p> 2024-05-31T00:00:01+03:00 2024-05-31T00:00:01+03:00 /ibi/kabu-ignites-innovation-with-data-challenge-launch Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/40/images/jim-9320.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:284">Kabarak University kicked off the Data Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge 2024 today, igniting a spark of creativity and problem-solving. The event held at KLAW 5, welcomed a global audience eager to explore the exciting world of data-driven solutions.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/40/images/jim-9320.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:284">Kabarak University kicked off the Data Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge 2024 today, igniting a spark of creativity and problem-solving. The event held at KLAW 5, welcomed a global audience eager to explore the exciting world of data-driven solutions.</p> 2024-02-15T00:00:01+03:00 2024-02-15T00:00:01+03:00 /ibi/kabu-strengthens-research-commercialization-efforts Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/rio-training-2.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1059" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:343">Kabarak University is proud to announce its participation in a vital program designed to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Viktoria Ventures, in partnership with KENIA, held a two-week Training of Trainers (TOT) program in March and May 2024, focusing on "Running a Successful Research to Commercialization (R2C) Program."</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/rio-training-2.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1059" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:343">Kabarak University is proud to announce its participation in a vital program designed to bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Viktoria Ventures, in partnership with KENIA, held a two-week Training of Trainers (TOT) program in March and May 2024, focusing on "Running a Successful Research to Commercialization (R2C) Program."</p> 2024-02-15T00:00:01+03:00 2024-02-15T00:00:01+03:00 /ibi/kabu-and-kippra-join-forces-to-boost-kenya-s-digital-economy Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/33/images/KABU-KIPPRA.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="915" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:21">On February 15th, 2024, officials from the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Andrew Kipkebut, the Coordinator of Innovation and Business Incubation at Kabarak University. The visit served as a platform to discuss critical matters concerning Kenya's economic transformation, with a particular emphasis on leveraging innovation hubs to bolster the nation's digital economy.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/33/images/KABU-KIPPRA.jpeg" alt="" width="1280" height="915" loading="lazy"></p><p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:21">On February 15th, 2024, officials from the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Andrew Kipkebut, the Coordinator of Innovation and Business Incubation at Kabarak University. The visit served as a platform to discuss critical matters concerning Kenya's economic transformation, with a particular emphasis on leveraging innovation hubs to bolster the nation's digital economy.</p> 2022-10-03T11:31:47+03:00 2022-10-03T11:31:47+03:00 /ibi/info-session-on-the-innovation-hub-ihub-club-and-tech-communities By Mbuthia Manaseh Njoroge

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<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/24/images/img-2720.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p> 2022-10-01T08:14:40+03:00 2022-10-01T08:14:40+03:00 /ibi/breaking-into-tech-careers By Moses Thiga

<p><img src="//images/banners_ads/Breaking_into_Tech_Careers.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"></p><p>The GDSC held an online career discussion on Saturday 24^th September 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:20 pm. The event was hosted by Michael Wekesa (GDSC Lead) and Sophia Kariuki (GDSC core lead – Social Media and Marketing). The discussions in the forum, attended by 75 students, focused on the do, don't, and insights from industry professionals on one’s journey in the tech industry.</p>

<p><img src="//images/banners_ads/Breaking_into_Tech_Careers.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" loading="lazy"></p><p>The GDSC held an online career discussion on Saturday 24^th September 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:20 pm. The event was hosted by Michael Wekesa (GDSC Lead) and Sophia Kariuki (GDSC core lead – Social Media and Marketing). The discussions in the forum, attended by 75 students, focused on the do, don't, and insights from industry professionals on one’s journey in the tech industry.</p>