Kenya's Top Private chartered Institution of Higher Learning /research-news 2026-06-15T09:22:45+03:00 ������Ƶ MYOB 2026-06-11T00:30:00+03:00 2026-06-11T00:30:00+03:00 /rio-news/kabu-launches-african-edition-of-cicsic-2026 ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a6317.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="125" data-end="651">������Ƶ, in partnership with <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nanjing University</span></span> and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Egerton University</span></span>, has officially launched the African Edition of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) 2026. The launch and sensitization session took place on 11 June 2026 at the ODeL Centre, bringing together students, academic staff, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities presented by one of the world's leading innovation and entrepreneurship platforms.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a6317.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="125" data-end="651">������Ƶ, in partnership with <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Nanjing University</span></span> and <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Egerton University</span></span>, has officially launched the African Edition of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) 2026. The launch and sensitization session took place on 11 June 2026 at the ODeL Centre, bringing together students, academic staff, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities presented by one of the world's leading innovation and entrepreneurship platforms.</p> 2026-05-19T12:00:02+03:00 2026-05-19T12:00:02+03:00 /ibi/kabu-showcases-ai-and-research-innovations-at-stri4society-week-2026 ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/stri4society-week-8.jpeg" alt="" width="1278" height="852" loading="lazy"></p><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="3b3ccc4b-d2be-483d-863b-72cdfc6ee5a7" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p>Innovation and research-driven solutions are taking center stage at the inaugural <strong>Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society Week 2026</strong>, currently underway at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the country.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/stri4society-week-8.jpeg" alt="" width="1278" height="852" loading="lazy"></p><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="3b3ccc4b-d2be-483d-863b-72cdfc6ee5a7" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p>Innovation and research-driven solutions are taking center stage at the inaugural <strong>Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society Week 2026</strong>, currently underway at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the country.</p> 2026-05-14T00:00:01+03:00 2026-05-14T00:00:01+03:00 /rio-news/research-ethics/strengthening-ethical-research-oversight-through-capacity-building ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a8860.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="74" data-end="432">The ������Ƶ <a href="/drio">Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach </a>recently conducted a focused training for members of&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a target="_blank">&nbsp;Institutional</a></span><a href="/iserc">&nbsp;Scientific Ethics Review Committee</a> (ISERC) aimed at strengthening its capacity in protocol review processes and reinforcing adherence to current ethical standards and best practices in research.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a8860.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="74" data-end="432">The ������Ƶ <a href="/drio">Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach </a>recently conducted a focused training for members of&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a target="_blank">&nbsp;Institutional</a></span><a href="/iserc">&nbsp;Scientific Ethics Review Committee</a> (ISERC) aimed at strengthening its capacity in protocol review processes and reinforcing adherence to current ethical standards and best practices in research.</p> 2026-05-13T10:00:01+03:00 2026-05-13T10:00:01+03:00 /ibi/kabu-partners-with-kenia-for-pilot-ip-management-exercise ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/kenia-visit-8.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>We were honoured to host a delegation from the&nbsp;<strong style="caret-color: auto;"><a href="https://kenia.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenya</a></strong><a href="https://kenia.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>&nbsp;National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)</strong></a>&nbsp;today for a high-level courtesy call to&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<strong>&nbsp;<a href="/vc">Vice-Chancellor</a></strong></span><strong>, Prof.&nbsp;Henry Kiplangat</strong>, and members of the University Management Board. The visit marked the commencement of a vital pilot exercise centred on the <strong><em>Framework for Excellence in Intellectual Property (IP) Management in Kenyan Universities</em>.</strong></p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/kenia-visit-8.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>We were honoured to host a delegation from the&nbsp;<strong style="caret-color: auto;"><a href="https://kenia.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenya</a></strong><a href="https://kenia.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>&nbsp;National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)</strong></a>&nbsp;today for a high-level courtesy call to&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<strong>&nbsp;<a href="/vc">Vice-Chancellor</a></strong></span><strong>, Prof.&nbsp;Henry Kiplangat</strong>, and members of the University Management Board. The visit marked the commencement of a vital pilot exercise centred on the <strong><em>Framework for Excellence in Intellectual Property (IP) Management in Kenyan Universities</em>.</strong></p> 2026-03-31T12:00:02+03:00 2026-03-31T12:00:02+03:00 /ibi/student-staff-innovation-challenge-showcases-practical-solutions-to-real-world-problems ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a7706.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/4u9a7706.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p> 2026-03-18T12:00:02+03:00 2026-03-18T12:00:02+03:00 /ibi/kabus-strategic-role-in-african-entrepreneurial-leadership-and-innovation-networks ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/kenia-sa-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="1066" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/kenia-sa-1.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="1066" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p> 2026-03-04T00:00:02+03:00 2026-03-04T00:00:02+03:00 /ibi/dsai/bridging-the-digital-language-divide-through-research-and-innovation ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/71/images/digital-language.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/71/images/digital-language.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>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.</p> 2026-02-21T00:00:01+03:00 2026-02-21T00:00:01+03:00 /ibi/inter-university-hackfest-2026 ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/hackfest-2026-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>������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 <em>“Build. Collaborate. Innovate.”</em></p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/hackfest-2026-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p>������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 <em>“Build. Collaborate. Innovate.”</em></p> 2026-02-10T00:00:02+03:00 2026-02-10T00:00:02+03:00 /ibi/dsai/kabu-dsai-participates-in-the-nairobi-ai-forum-2026 ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/58/images/nairobi-ai-forum-2026-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="265" data-end="692">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.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/58/images/nairobi-ai-forum-2026-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><p data-start="265" data-end="692">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.</p> 2026-02-06T00:00:01+03:00 2026-02-06T00:00:01+03:00 /ibi/kabu-showcases-innovation-and-impact-at-the-university-of-eldoret-innovation-week ������Ƶ

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/uoe-innovation-week-3.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1067" loading="lazy"></p><p>������Ƶ recently demonstrated its growing influence in Kenya’s innovation ecosystem through active participation in the <strong><a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Eldoret</a> Innovation Week</strong>, an event that brings together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and development partners from across the country.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/67/images/uoe-innovation-week-3.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="1067" loading="lazy"></p><p>������Ƶ recently demonstrated its growing influence in Kenya’s innovation ecosystem through active participation in the <strong><a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Eldoret</a> Innovation Week</strong>, an event that brings together universities, researchers, innovators, industry leaders, and development partners from across the country.</p>