On November 9, 2024, sixty of our Kabarak University Model United Nations (KMUN) delegates embarked on an early morning journey to Kenyatta University for the Second Mock Debate of the 24th KMUN session. The trip began at 4:30 a.m., with a spirited stop at Safari Centre Naivasha for breakfast, energizing our team and setting a positive tone for the day ahead. Our early arrival placed us among the first to reach the Kenyatta University Main Campus, allowing our delegates to settle in and prepare for an enriching day of debate, collaboration, and learning.

A moment of sheer academic brilliance electrified the University of Ibadan (UI) as Kabarak University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, came face-to-face with one of Africa’s greatest intellectuals, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka. This meeting between two towering figures in African scholarship was nothing short of legendary. Prof. Kiplangat, a respected author and academic leader, found himself in the company of a literary icon whose profound impact on the world transcends generations. Their encounter was not only a moment of intellectual exchange but a historic intersection of thought, creativity, and vision.

Professor Henry Kiptiony Kiplangat, Vice-Chancellor of Kabarak University , underscored the critical importance of transformational leadership in reshaping higher education across Africa to address the continent’s distinctive challenges.

On her first official visit to Kabarak University, Mrs. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya, was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat. Appointed to her esteemed position in October 2022, Mrs. Wanjau is a respected commercial lawyer and a key figure in the Kenyan government. Her visit was marked by fruitful discussions on the role of higher education in shaping the next generation of leaders, particularly within the field of law.

With minds open and pens ready, Kabarak University students gathered once more to immerse themselves in the art of modern media storytelling, led by some of Africa Uncensored’s most influential voices. At the helm of this transformative experience was Mrs. Dorcas Kebenei, a dedicated lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication under the leadership of Dr. Ndonye, whose vision for the program is to shape students into fearless truth-seekers and innovative communicators. Renowned investigative journalist and Africa Uncensored co-founder John Allan Namu shared powerful insights into social media, media management, and the relentless evolution of new media, equipping students with tools to thrive in a fast-paced, information-driven world.

On Thursday, November 7, Kabarak University’s Department of Mass Communication hosted Africa Uncensored, a leading organization in media advocacy and Investigative Journalism, for an impactful mentorship session aimed at empowering students with essential skills for success in the media industry.