A Multidisciplinary, Peer-Reviewed Journal of the Inter-University Consortium Africa (IUCA), which comprises:

• University of Eldoret, Kenya
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria
• Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda
• Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya
• University of Makeni, Sierra Leone
• Vincent Paul University, Poland
• University of SS Cyril and Methodius, Trnava, Slovakia

ADVANCING RESEARCH | BRIDGING ACADEMIA & INDUSTRY | DRIVING INNOVATION

Aim and Scope

Hon. Eng. Martha Cheruto, the C.E.C. Trade, Industrialization, Tourism, Cooperatives and Enterprise Development from the County Government of Uasin Gishu paid a courtesy call to Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot. Their discussions revolved around the collaboration between the University and the County Government as well as the various opportunities that could arise from the partnership.

Aligned with the University’s mission “to provide quality education, training, research and entrepreneurship in Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Technology and the Arts to meet the needs and aspirations of a dynamic society”, the Department of Hotel and Hospitality Management hosted a Stakeholders Workshop to review their Bachelors’ and Masters’ programs while introducing the Hospitality Management Doctorate program. This workshop was spearheaded by Dr. Julie Makomere, the Head of Department, and Dr.

The 3-year Erasmus KA171 mobility project in collaboration with Hanze University, Netherlands and coordinated by the Director Research and Innovation Prof. Lizzy Mwamburi, Dean School of Engineering Dr. Clement Kiptum, Dr. George Ariya, Dr. Peter Mawioo and Eng.

The University staff and students participated in the 2025 Eldoret Agricultural Society of Kenya Show that took place from 5th to 8th March 2025 to share experiences, research findings and innovations with other stakeholders. The 2025 Show theme was;

“Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Economic Growth.”

The Presidential Innovation Award (PIA) is organized annually by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) to recognize and support innovators who demonstrate exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills to contribute to economic growth and job creation.  This year, several student teams from the University of Eldoret applied for this Award, and one of the teams was shortlisted under the University Category.