As part of its commitment to fostering strong media partnerships, Kibabii University hosted the 2025 Media Relations Symposium on Friday, 28th March, 2025. This annual event, which was first launched in 2023, serves as a platform for engaging with journalists, digital content creators, and media professionals from across the region.
This year’s Symposium was particularly significant as it coincided with the University’s 10th Anniversary celebrations, inspiring the theme: “Honoring a Decade, Forging Ahead Through Informed Reporting.” The event brought together over 40 media practitioners from Bungoma County.
In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo highlighted the achievements that the University has made over the past decade since receiving its Charter in 2015. He outlined progress in key areas such as academic excellence, research and consultancy, community engagement, and institutional growth. He also urged members of the Fourth Estate to prioritize accuracy and seek verified information when reporting on the University’s challenges and opportunities.
Representing the media fraternity, their Chairman, Mr. Renson Mauka, commended Kibabii University for its proactive approach to engaging with the press beyond crisis management. He emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication channels and encouraged the University to issue timely responses to media inquiries. Additionally, journalists expressed their interest in collaborating with the University on research and consultancy projects to enhance data-driven reporting.
