The University of Ibadan (UI) and Kabarak University, Kenya, are set to expand their collaborative efforts in higher education following a recent visit by Kabarak University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Henry Kiplangat, to UI. During the visit, Professor Peter O. Olapegba, UI’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), representing UI’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, reaffirmed the institutions’ commitment to their partnership. This partnership includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that covers research, academic staff and student exchanges, joint degree programs, and shared academic resources. Professor Olapegba welcomed Professor Kiplangat’s participation in UI's 2024 Convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day, where Professor Kiplangat delivered a public lecture on "Transformational Leadership in Higher Education: Empowering Africa's Future."
Kabarak University has strengthened its commitment to innovative learning by signing a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pixel Engineering Africa Ltd, represented by Eng. Levy Masibo and Eng. Vivian Muiruri. This strategic partnership was formalized at a ceremony hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, alongside members of Kabarak’s management team and representatives from the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, led by Prof. Peter Ruguri. The agreement is set to enhance technical skill development and research capacity, positioning Kabarak as a frontrunner in engineering education in Kenya.
Kabarak University has solidified its commitment to global education by partnering with Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU) to launch a comprehensive Chinese Language Teaching program. This strategic alliance builds on the main Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions, which was signed in April 2024. The MoU outlines various cooperative projects, including the Chinese language program, which was further operationalized through a specific working agreement signed during a recent visit to Beijing by Kabarak University's management team in September 2024.
M-PESA Foundation representatives, Academic Programme Manager John Kipkemboi and Tertiary Education Placement and Scholarship Manager James Otieno, visited Kabarak University in Nakuru to strengthen educational ties and support ongoing initiatives. Welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Henry Kiplangat, the meeting focused on enhancing the quality of tertiary education and expanding opportunities for underserved students.
Kabarak University and Indiana University (USA) announced a new collaboration on Monday, April 29, 2024 during a meeting with Kabarak University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat. This partnership aims to empower communities and improve health outcomes in the region.
Established in 1948, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full-fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme.
The corridors of Kabarak University resonated with anticipation as the distinguished guests from the University of Venda led by Prof. Bernard Nthambeleni, Vice-Chancellor and Principal arrived for their courtesy call to the hallowed office of Prof. Henry Kiplangat, the visionary Vice-Chancellor of Kabarak University. As Prof. Nthambeleni and his team crossed the threshold into Prof. Kiplangat's domain, a palpable sense of excitement filled the room, a blend of two worlds colliding for the greater good of academia.
In an exciting and unprecedented collaboration between two distinguished institutions, Kabarak University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, had the honor of receiving a delegation from the University of Ibadan, led by their Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, & Strategic Partnerships), Prof. Oluyemisi A. Bamgbose. The meeting was held at Prof. Kiplangat's sophisticated office, where these esteemed academicians came together to discuss the future of their respective universities and the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships.
Two prominent institutions, Kabarak University and the University of Ibadan, embarked on a journey towards enhancing their collaboration and partnership. The meeting, hosted by Kabarak University's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, was attended by a high-profile delegation from both universities, marking a significant step toward strengthening academic cooperation.
