Research and Innovation News
KIBU Hosts Research to Commercialization & Institutional Support Workshop Amidst Call for Entrepreneurial Universities
Kibabii University hosted a workshop on research commercialization and institutional support. The event, held on Tuesday 3rd September 2024, was facilitated by Dr. Tonny K.
KIBU hosts the Kenya-USA Global Launchpad Initiative (KUGLi) Innovation Summit 2024
Kibabii University hosted the Kenya-USA Global Launchpad Initiative (KUGLi) Innovation Summit on Friday 16th August 2024. The summit brought together partners and young entrepreneurs from
KIBU’s Patrick Owoche wins the ACU Media Training Grant
Kibabii University’s Dr. Patrick Owoche, alongside Technical University of Kenya’s Dr. George Opondo Obiero and Dr. Victor Aliata from Tom Mboya University, has secured a
Research Findings for the RUFORUM RAINCA Project in North-Rift Region, Kenya
Research team Prof. John Wanjala Makokha1 _principal investigator; Dr. Martha Muthoni Konje2 _co-PI. Other team members include: Dr. Anselemo Peters Ikoha, Dr. Jonathan Mutonyi, Dr.
KIBU Scholars Win KES 112M IDRC Grant to Revolutionize Teacher Training in East Africa
Kibabii University has secured a KES 112 million grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to spearhead a groundbreaking project aimed at enhancing teacher
KIBU researchers win a Multimillion funding in Global Education through Erasmus + Global Mobility Funding
A team of researchers led by Dr. Patrick Owoche and Dr. Robert Kati has successfully secured funding worth 4 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately 49 million
Kibabii University Scholars Win Prestigious Funding for AI and SDGs Research
Kibabii University team of scholars has been awarded a US$15,000 (approximately Ksh 2,000,000) research grant by the Future of Life Institute (FLI). The funded project,
Kibabii University Hosts Pre-Madaraka Day Exhibition on Food and Security
Kibabii University is hosting a week-long pre-Madaraka Day exhibition from 27th to 31st May, 2024 on food and security. The exhibition, organized by the Ministry
KIBU Hosts a Research to Commercialization (R2C) Sensitization Workshop
The Division of Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation, under the Directorate of Research and Innovation, recently organized a comprehensive two-day R2C Sensitization Workshop at Kibabii
Kibabii University’s Dr. Leunida Makila’s Presentation at the Annual International SRA Conference in Chicago, Illinois USA
Dr. Leonida Makila Makutsa of Kibabii University was privileged to make her project work presentation during the Annual International Society for Research on Adolescence themed
KIBU in A Partnership Transforming Kenyan Communities by Turning Waste into Wonder
It all commenced in Barcelona, during the spring of 2022, where the WAITRO network brought together innovators, scholars and thought leaders from around the globe.
KIBU Team Wins 140 Million Grant from European Commission under Erasmus + Programme to Foster Digital Innovation in African Higher Education Institutions to Solve Emerging Labour Market Needs
KIBU team bags 140 million grant from European Commission under Erasmus + Programme to foster innovation in African HEIs so as to enhance relevance for
KIBU Dons win Africa UniNET Grant to Support Mental Health
KIBU Dons led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bennedict M. Mutua (Principal Investigator) have won a grant of Euros (€) 30,000, approximately KES 4,650,000 from Africa UniNET.
KIBU Top Researcher wins a Multimillion Grant to solve Supply Chain Bottlenecks in the Sugarcane Waste Management
Dr. Joshua Olang’o Abuya, a Senior Lecturer of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Business Administration and Management Sciences has won a grant of
Job Advert: Mechanical Engineer and Research Associate
Job Advert Job Title: Mechanical Engineer and Research Associate-Grade AD11 Africa Agriculture Knowledge Transfer Program (AAKTP) Job Reference Number: KIBU/KTP/001/2023 Application closing Date/Deadline: 18/08/2023 Location:
KIBU emerges 3rd best in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings
For the last 10 years, Kibabii University has been at the forefront in her pursuit to position herself amongst the regional and global giants of
KIBU Hosts 6th Bi-annual International Conference
Kibabii University has for the 6th time hosted a highly successful Bi-annual Virtual International Conference. The theme for this year’s conference was “Science, Technology, and
KIBU Professors Feature Prominently in the World Scientists and University Rankings 2023
The results for 2023 world University Scientists ranking have been released. Among the top featured are Prof. Solomon Shibairo, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, Prof.
KIBU Professor takes Waste Management a Notch Higher
Kibabii University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Donald Siamba Namasaka today gave a donation of fabricated outdoor tables and benches to the University Management. The project
University of Huddersfield Professor Visits KIBU Researchers for a Partnership in Clean Energy Project
A Professor of Turbocharger Engineering, Department of Engineering and Technology School of Computing and Engineering in the University of Huddersfield Professor Prof. John Allport visited
KIBU-KENOR Partnership Focuses on Food Security to The Community
A team of researchers from Kibabii University have joined a partnership with a Kenyan based Norwegian organization known as KENOR Investment Limited to write joint
Prof. Abonyo Speaks on Efficacy of Lung Surfactant on COVID-19 Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Since lack of oxygen is what kills alot of people with COVID-19, there is a possibility that lung surfactant- a soapy substance released by the
Kibabii University Wins Collaborative Research Grant-Strengthening Teacher Mentorship And Support Through School Based In-Service Teacher Training
Kibabii University (KIBU) in conjunction with University of Dar-es-salaam College of Education (DUCE), University of Zambia (UNZA) and HELVETAS Swiss Interco-operation has won a research grant on
Institutional Research Ethics Committee Training
Kibabii University participates in Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IREC) Training organized by NACOSTI to equip members of IREC from various academic, research and biomedical institutions with information
NRF Capacity Building Training
Kibabii University sponsored three researchers led by Dr. P. Obino, Director Research Consultancy and Extension to attend a three day NRF capacity building training for
Kibabii University Innovation Hub
Kibabii University has established a dedicated Innovation and Incubation Hub. This is in line with the University’s Vision of being a global and dynamic University
Directorate of Research, Consultancy and Extension 2019/2020 Financial Year Performance Contact Self Evaluation Exercise
In August 2019 the Ministry of Education and the Inspectorate of State Corporations negotiated and vetted Kibabii University’s performance contract for the financial year 2019/2020.
Workshop on Research and Funding
Kibabii University through the Division of Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation (PPRI) organized a one day workshop on 23rd January, 2020 for staff and graduate
Multidisciplinary Research Team between Kibabii University and Moi University at Clean Cooking Forum 2019 Workshop
The multidisciplinary research team between Kibabii University and Moi University attended the Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership (TEA-LP) workshop themed “Clean Cooking Forum 2019”
Kibabii University at the Second AHEAD Transnational Capacity Building Workshop
Kibabii University AHEAD project team attended the second AHEAD Transnational Capacity Building Workshop and AHEAD Project Management meeting at Kyambogo University, Kampala-Uganda on 30th October
AHEAD Training of Trainers in Birmingham, UK
AHEAD Train the Trainers Workshop. The AHEAD train the trainers workshop took place between 21st and 24th of May 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom and
Training on Research Output Packaging for Better Webometric Ranking
Division of Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua organized for a successful training on Research Output Packaging for Better
Kibabii University hosted 4th International Conference
Kibabii University hosted the 4th International Conference on 12th -14th June, 2019. Themed ‘Enhancing Food Security and Universal Health Care for Sustainable Development’. Over 100 participants presented
4th International Conference
Kibabii University is proud to host the 4th International Conference from 12th -14th June, 2019. The objective of the conference is to allow researches present
Kibabii University at the AHEAD Transnational Workshop
Kibabii University led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, DVC (PPRI) attending a Transnational workshop for EU funded African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive
Tress Planting within University’s Compound
Kibabii university students join staff in tree planting exercise within the University’s compound on 10th May, 2019 during the long rains period
Kibabii University Negotiating a Cooperative Partnership with University of Florida
Prof. Barack Otieno Abonyo, Registrar (Planning, Partnership, Research and Innovation), Kibabii University at the University of Florida (UF) in USA to meet with University leaders
KIBU at RUFORUM- SHAEA Project Briefing Session
Kibabii University Researchers (Dr. P. Obino and Dr. T. Ekisa) attending a Two-day Regional Universities Forum (RUFORUM) for Capacity Building in Agriculture on Strengthening Higher
KIBU at AHEAD Project Management Meeting
Dr. P. Obino, Director Research, Kibabii University participating in the 2nd EU funded African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development (AHEAD) Project
KIBU at AHEAD Project Kick-off Meeting
Dr. Obino, Director, Research, Kibabii University making a presentation on Institutional Innovation Ecosystems at the European Union Funded African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive
KIBU at AHEAD Project Kick-off Workshop
Kibabii University team led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, DVC, PPRI and Dr. P. Obino, Director, Research in group photo during the European Union
KIBU at NRF’s Maiden Strategic Plan Launch
Kibabii University led by its VC, Prof. Odeo Ipara receive (on behalf of the University) a Certificate of Award of Funds from National Research Fund
KIBU at NRF’s 2016 Grant Award
Kibabii University Team led by its VC, Prof. Odeo Ipara display Certificate of Award of Funds from National Research Fund (NRF) for the Establishment of
KIBU Staff Training on EU Research Funding Opportunities
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, DVC, PPRI, Kibabii University addressing Researchers of Kibabii University on the need to Embrace Research during Ministry of Education’s Meeting
KIBU Student Showcasing Innovation
Kibabii University student presenting his innovation to the Research and Innovations sub-Committee for consideration for registration with KIPI
Showcasing Origin & Development of Kibu at the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018
Kibabii University led by DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. participate in the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show
Kibabii University Visit H.E Governor of Bungoma County
Kibabii University 3rd International Conference Resource Mobilization team 2018 with H.E Wycliffe Wafula Wangamati, Governor of Bungoma County in his office. The team paid the
Kibabii University Training on Mobilization and Awareness Creation on the Upcoming EU’s Funding Schemes on Horizon 2020
The Ministry of Education State Department for University Education scheduled for one day training at Kibabii University on mobilization and awareness creation on the upcoming
Seminar on Proposal Writing for Postgraduate and Multidisciplinary Research for 2nd National Research Fund Call
DVC (PPRI) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. launched and addressed a seminar on proposal writing for postgraduate and multidisciplinary research for 2nd
Siku ya Pili ya Kongamano la Kiswahili la CHAKITA Mwaka wa 2017
Matukio ya siku ya pili ya Kongamano la Kiswahili la Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) mwaka wa 2017
Kongamano la Kiswahili la CHAKITA Mwaka wa 2017
Kongamano la Kiswahili la Chama cha Kiswahili cha Taifa (CHAKITA) Mwaka wa 2017. Mada Kuu ya Kongamano hili ni: UWEZESHWAJI WA LUGHA YA KISWAHILI KAMA
2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference Presentations
2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference Presentations
2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference
Kibabii University host the 2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference. The objective of the conference is to allow researches present their research findings under the Global
2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference Documentary
Watch 2nd Interdisciplinary International Scientific Conference Documentary
Grant Proposal Training Workshop
Grant proposal training workshop held at Kibabii University by African Population and Health Research Center from 6th– 8th March, 2017
Seminar
Kibabii University Research, Consultancy and Extension office organized for a successful one day seminar on 30/10/2015 to share its research finds on two research projects
Research and Development Consortium
Kibabii University Research team led by Dr. Obino pays a courtesy call to Vihiga County Deputy Governor on 15th October 2015. The University has joined
MOU in Research
Kibabii University led by DVC in charge of Academic, Research and Extension (Prof. S Shibario meet Kenya Seed Company Management led by Head of HR
NACOSTI Innovating Research Exhibition
Dr. Obino, Coodinator, Research, Consultancy and extension attending a presentation at the NACOSTI Innovating Research Exhibition 11-15th May 2015 at chancellors Court. Nairobi of University
