Innovation & Business Incubation

��Ƶ Showcases AI and Research Innovations at STRI4Society Week 2026 in Nairobi

2026-05-19T12:00:02+03:00

Innovation and research-driven solutions are taking center stage at the inaugural Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society Week 2026, currently underway at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the country.

��Ƶ Partners with KeNIA for Pilot IP Management Exercise

2026-05-13T10:00:01+03:00

We were honoured to host a delegation from the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) today for a high-level courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, and members of the University Management Board. The visit marked the commencement of a vital pilot exercise centred on the Framework for Excellence in Intellectual Property (IP) Management in Kenyan Universities.

Student–Staff Innovation Challenge Showcases Practical Solutions to Real-World Problems

2026-03-31T12:00:02+03:00

Innovation took center stage as ��Ƶ convened students and staff for a dynamic Innovation Challenge, unveiling practical, research-driven solutions to real-world problems through creativity, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

��Ƶ’s Strategic Role in African Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation Networks

2026-03-18T12:00:02+03:00

Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, recently joined a delegation of 13 Vice-Chancellors on a transformative trip to South Africa aimed at strengthening innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization in higher education.

Bridging the Digital Language Divide Through Research and Innovation

2026-03-04T00:00:02+03:00

Technology is only as inclusive as the languages it understands. For many years, several African languages have remained underrepresented in the datasets that power artificial intelligence systems. This gap has real consequences. Voice technologies fail to recognize local accents, translation tools overlook indigenous languages, and entire communities are excluded from the digital economy. Through deliberate research and innovation, ��Ƶ is helping to change that narrative.

��Ƶ Hosts and Participates in the Inter-University Hackfest 2026

2026-02-21T00:00:01+03:00

��Ƶ successfully hosted and participated in the Inter-University Hackfest 2026, held on 21 February 2026 at the Main Campus. The event brought together students, software and hardware engineers, and technology enthusiasts from various universities under the theme “Build. Collaborate. Innovate.”

Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Participates in the Nairobi AI Forum 2026

2026-02-10T00:00:02+03:00

The Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) at ��Ƶ participated in the Nairobi AI Forum 2026, held on 9th–10th February 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum was co-hosted by the Government of Kenya, the Government of Italy, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with international development agencies, industry leaders, academic institutions, and innovation hubs.

��Ƶ Showcases Innovation and Impact at the University of Eldoret Innovation Week

2026-02-06T00:00:01+03:00

��Ƶ recently demonstrated its growing influence in Kenya’s innovation ecosystem through active participation in the University of Eldoret Innovation Week, an event that brings together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and development partners from across the country.

��Ƶ Advances to National AI Hackathon Finals After NIRU Pre-Hackathon

2026-01-20T00:26:21+03:00

��Ƶ took part in the NIRU Pre-Hackathon, a national mentorship and capacity-building programme organized by the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) as part of the lead-up to the National AI Hackathon.

The pre-hackathon was held on 19 and 20 January 2026 in Nairobi and attracted widespread national interest, with more than 2,000 applications submitted by innovators and institutions from across the country. From these applications, 185 teams were selected to participate in the intensive mentorship programme.

The event provided a structured platform for participating teams to refine their ideas through expert mentorship, technical guidance, and innovation support. Participants engaged in focused sessions covering problem identification, solution design, development of minimum viable products (MVPs), and the alignment of innovations with national development priorities.

��Ƶ was among the institutions represented at the pre-hackathon, with its teams actively participating in the mentorship activities. Notably, ��Ƶ teams were among the top 100 teams selected to advance to the finals, which are scheduled to take place in March 2026. This achievement highlights the quality, relevance, and innovation potential of the solutions developed by the university s participants.

Through this engagement, ��Ƶ reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, research, and experiential learning. The university s participation in the NIRU Pre-Hackathon underscores its dedication to nurturing innovative talent and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to national and global technological advancement in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Shaping the Future of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Kenya

2025-11-28T00:00:01+03:00

Kenya's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is being shaped within its institutions of higher learning, with ��Ƶ emerging as a key transformative hub. Recently, the university underwent a peer-led evaluation led by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), utilizing the Entrepreneurial Institution Maturity Framework (EIMF) to assess its readiness and identify strategies to enhance its institutional effectiveness and entrepreneurial capacity.

Innovation & Business Incubation

������Ƶ Showcases AI and Research Innovations at STRI4Society Week 2026 in Nairobi

������Ƶ Partners with KeNIA for Pilot IP Management Exercise