It was a high-stakes scrum of gratitude and camaraderie as the KCB Group Rugby Team, led by Vice-Chairperson Mr. Mwita Brian, made a courtesy call to Kabarak University. Welcomed at the university boardroom by Prof. Gladys Kiptiony, Director of DELT (Excellence in Learning and Teaching), representing Vice-Chancellor Prof. Henry Kiplangat, the delegation was joined by Dr. Justine Oguta, Kabarak Rugby Chairman, and Coach Leo Ngetich. The atmosphere was charged with respect and appreciation, much like a last-minute conversion kick under floodlights.

In a showdown that had the crowd gripping their seats tighter than exam-week tension, Kabarak FC, under the astute guidance of Coach Dr. Justine Oguta, proved that their home turf is sacred ground. Facing a fiery Chemogoch side, the boys in red and white refused to be humbled on familiar soil, sealing a pulsating 2-1 victory that sent waves of jubilation across the stands.

Students from the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), both at the master’s and bachelor’s levels, are actively engaging in a community diagnosis project in Nanyuki. This initiative aims to collect, analyze, and provide valuable data to both the local community and county authorities. The insights gained will serve as a foundation for evidence-based policy formulation, ensuring that nutritional and health challenges are effectively addressed.

Kabarak University takes immense pride in seeing another group of Master of Oncology Pharmacy students successfully complete their month-long clinical rotation at the International Cancer Institute’s (ICI) Clinical Research Unit. This milestone marks yet another step in our commitment to training highly skilled oncology pharmacists equipped to make a difference in cancer treatment and pharmaceutical care.

In African societies, the relationship between masculinity and feminism has long been contentious, especially due to the strict and definitive cultural gender roles.^[1]  A feminist is seen as a secularist woman who has an uttermost deep-seated hatred towards men and plans on staying single.^[2] As Chimamanda puts it: “[Y]ou hate men, you hate bras, you hate African culture, you think women should always be in charge, you don’t shave, you’re always angry, you don’t have a sense of humour, you don’t use deodorant”.^[3] Feminism, in the eyes of society, is often misunderstood as a movement that hates men and threatens masculinity.^[4] Meanwhile, the law plays a crucial role in either upholding or challenging these societal norms. This article explores whether an African man can be a feminist by examining perceptions of masculinity, legal reforms, and the evolving role of men in gender equality.

Today, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, proudly received a collection of prestigious awards, embodying Kabarak’s pledge to fuel athletic dreams with grit, resources, and a relentless pursuit of greatness. With every game played, every race swum, and every match won, Kabarak athletes have once again showcased their skill, determination, and resilience, solidifying the university’s reputation as a beacon of athletic excellence.