Kibabii University welcomed Inter-University Council for East Africa sponsored students to the University is a ceremony presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo on Thursday 10th June, 2021. Kibabii University received 9 (Cohort II) students who were competitively selected from 196 entries from all East African Countries except Somalia. The main aim of the East African Community Scholarships is to foster integration among member Countries.
List of Beneficiaries of Cohort II Scholarships
| S/No. | Name | Gender | Study Programme | Nationality |
| 1. | Margaret Kuei Dhor | Female | MBA with IT | South Sudan |
| 2. | Gloriose Muhingabire Karake | Female | MBA with IT | Rwandan |
| 3. | Kalala Foni Agnes Mesiku | Female | MBA with IT | South Sudan |
| 4. | Irakoze Yves | Male | MSc. HRM | Burundian |
| 5. | Pascal Ntuzwenayo | Male | MSc. HRM | Burundian |
| 6. | Cynthia Uwambaye | Female | MSc. HRM | Rwandan |
| 7. | Jean Paul Ndibwirende Masumbuko | Male | Msc. IT | Rwandan |
| 8. | Makundi Mekhphson Tumani | Female | Msc. IT | Tanzanian |
| 9. | Simion Peter Songa (Self Sponsored) | Male | MBA | South Sudan |
The Vice Chancellor saluted the beneficiaries for emerging among the select few in the highly coveted scholarships. He assured them of undisputed service and experience at Kibabii University while challenging them to utilize their stay in the Country optimally.
“We are pleased to be attracting international students. This will go a long way in upscaling our internationalization image. We thank you for choosing Kibabii University out of the many choices you had. This is a decision that you will be proud of for the rest of your life,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor also noted the increased number of female beneficiaries across the countries represented.
The East African Community Scholarship is coordinated by Coordinator, Linkages and International Affairs Dr. Patrick Owoche.
More details in the upcoming monthly newsletter Vol. I Issue No. 15 KIBUNewsWeek.
