The sun was out, the stakes were high, and the atmosphere was electric as the Kabarak University football team took to the pitch for the highly anticipated Nakuru University Derby against rivals Egerton University. In a match defined by intensity, passion, and tactical grit, the two giants settled for a 1–1 draw in a friendly that felt anything but ordinary.

Kabarak University continues to set the pace as a values-driven, innovative, and high-performing institution following the presentation of the 2025 Organizational Performance Index (OPI) Report by the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) to the University Management Board (UMB). The special meeting, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat, reviewed the findings of the independent assessment and affirmed the University’s strong trajectory in governance, innovation, quality, and institutional sustainability.

Kabarak University has commenced a two-day Pedagogy Training programme for newly appointed academic staff, organized by the Directorate of Excellence in Learning and Teaching (DELT). The training, taking place from February 5–6, 2026, is designed to equip new faculty members with effective teaching competencies aligned with the University’s academic philosophy and Kenya’s evolving higher education reforms.

Kabarak University today hosted Cameras Africa for a hands-on media training session designed to enhance practical skills among students pursuing Mass Communication and Film & Theatre under the School of Music and Media. The training was part of the University’s ongoing commitment to bridging theory and practice through industry engagement and experiential learning.

The Kabarak University community gathered for its Wednesday Chapel Service on 4th February 2026, where Rev. Laban Kitony delivered a timely and enriching sermon themed “Grounded in Christ: Our True Foundation,” drawn from Colossians 2:1-10.

Last week, the serene and scenic Lake Bogoria Spa & Resort hosted a pivotal milestone for Kabarak University, the 2026 Kabarak University Student Organisation (KUSO) Leaders Induction Programme. From January 29 to 31, newly elected student leaders convened for a rigorous yet spiritually enriching training designed to equip them with the skills and mindset required to lead a diverse and vibrant student community.