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.

Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, is leading the university’s delegation at the highly anticipated 4th Commercialisation and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit 2025. The summit, one of Africa’s premier gatherings for innovation and entrepreneurship, is taking place from September 11–12, 2025, at the world-class PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa in Mombasa.

Wednesday, 17th September 2025, marked a significant milestone in the 2025 Central Rift Innovation Week (CRIW) as Kabarak University hosted the official launch of this premier innovation event.

The 2025 Central Rift Innovation Week (CRIW) officially kicked off today, Monday, 15th September 2025, at Kabarak University, Main Campus, under the inspiring theme “Transforming Ideas into Impact: Innovating for a Better Tomorrow.”

Kabarak University continues to stand tall in Kenya’s innovation journey after its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, was named among eleven Vice-Chancellors honoured for championing student-led innovations in universities across the country. The recognition, presented by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Kiptarus Koskei, EGH, during the ongoing CEIL Summit 2025 in Mombasa, was conferred by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA).

Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, is leading the university’s delegation at the highly anticipated 4th Commercialisation and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit 2025. The summit, one of Africa’s premier gatherings for innovation and entrepreneurship, is taking place from September 11–12, 2025, at the world-class PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Centre & Spa in Mombasa.

In an era where technology is rapidly reshaping human interaction, a critical question emerges: Will the digital future include the rich tapestry of African languages? At Kabarak University, we are not just asking the question—we are actively building the answer.

Kabarak University proudly participated in the Deep Learning Indaba 2025, held at the University of Rwanda’s Kigali Convention and Exhibition Hub from 17th to 22nd August 2025. This prestigious event, themed “Strengthening African AI: Urunana – Hand in Hand for AI in Africa,” brought together leading researchers, academics, innovators, industry experts, and students from across the continent and beyond to share knowledge and shape the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa.