Kabarak University was among 19 Kenyan universities represented at the 3rd Annual East Africa Guild Leaders' Summit held at Makerere University in Uganda. Two student leaders, accompanied by the Dean of Students, joined more than 1,500 student leaders from across the East African Community for discussions on youth leadership, regional integration, innovation, and the future of the region.

The summit was held under the theme, "Youth Leadership, Production, and Regional Integration: Building a Competitive East Africa in a Changing Global Order." It brought together student leaders, university administrators, policymakers, and government representatives to exchange ideas on how young people can take a more active role in shaping East Africa's future.

The programme focused on several key areas, including enhancing trade through East African integration, promoting agri-tech innovations as youth-driven solutions to food security and climate justice, increasing youth participation in governance, production and national development, and strengthening education through regional mobility. University leaders also held a dialogue on expanding opportunities for collaboration and student mobility across the region.

The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, who shared his experience as Guild President of Makerere University during the 1969/1970 academic year. Drawing from his own leadership journey, he encouraged the delegates to lead with integrity, embrace regional cooperation, and prepare themselves for the responsibilities that come with leadership.

The summit was also attended by senior officials from the Government of Uganda and leaders from universities across East Africa, providing students with an opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers on issues affecting higher education, governance, innovation, and regional development.

For the Kabarak University delegation, the summit offered valuable exposure to diverse perspectives and practical conversations on leadership in today's changing world. It also created new opportunities to connect with fellow student leaders from across East Africa and strengthen relationships that support regional collaboration beyond the classroom.