Kabarak University held two major international research conferences at its main campus. The joint opening ceremony marked the start of the 15th International Conference on Contemporary Issues and Practice in Education 2025 and the 15th International Research Conference in Psychology and Mental Health 2025. Both events were organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Outreach and the School of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences (SEHSS).

Conference Theme: Investing in Mental Health: Innovation and Digitalization for a Sustainable Future.

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Kabarak University (KABU) recently hosted a delegation from the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) for a crucial self-review session assessing the university's innovation and commercialization capabilities. This rigorous session is part of KeNIA's Institutional Support (IS) Program, which aims to enhance research and innovation commercialization in universities. Held at the KABU Conference, the session underscores KABU's commitment to translating its research outputs into tangible socio-economic value.

Kabarak University today proudly inaugurated the 15th International Research Conference hosted by the School of Music and Media, under the theme “Innovating the Arts: The Intersection of Creativity and Technology.” The two-day event, running from October 6–7, 2025, brings together scholars, artists, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to explore the evolving relationship between creative arts and digital innovation.

Two Kabarak University students, Dion Nekesa and Brian Kulei, have earned national recognition for their groundbreaking contributions to agricultural technology. Their invention — an AI-powered hydroponics system, was recently featured in the Daily Nation’sSeeds of Gold supplement on Saturday, October 4, 2025, following its successful exhibition at the Nakuru ASK Showground.

Conference Theme: Exploring the Intersection of Creative Arts Education and Practice with the 21st Century Digital Revolution

On 26th September 2025, a team from GrowthAfrica, commissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Netherlands, visited the Kabarak University Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Outreach. The visit was part of the Digitalisation for Growth and Innovation (DGi) Programme, which focuses on understanding how Africa is navigating the twin digital and green transitions through entrepreneurship and innovation. The engagement aimed to gather insights from academic institutions and innovation hubs in Kenya that play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting entrepreneurship ecosystems.

Last week, Kabarak University proudly hosted the 4th Edition of the Central Rift Innovation Week (CRIW 2025) at the Main Campus from 15th to 19th September 2025, under the theme “Transforming Ideas into Impact: Innovating for a Better Tomorrow.” Organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach (RIO), the week-long event brought together academia, government, industry, entrepreneurs, startups, and development partners in a shared mission to catalyze innovation and drive impact.

The School of Pharmacy at Kabarak University, in partnership with the International Cancer Institute, today hosted its 15th International Research Conference at the Katiba Law School Auditorium. Held under the theme “Advancing Access to Quality Cancer Care and Control,” the two-day conference, running from September 18–19, 2025, brought together students, faculty, and professionals to address one of Kenya's most pressing public health challenges. The event highlighted the University’s commitment to providing holistic, Christian-based education that is mindful of others and serves both God and humanity.