On 20th September, 2023, Laikipia University Vice Chancellor Prof. Kibett Rotich hosted officials from Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) who paid him a courtesy call. The KIPPRA team was led by the Board Chair Prof. Benson Ateng’ and the KIPPRA Executive Director Dr. Rose Ngugi. The team thereafter signed an MOU with Laikipia University.
The Ceremony was held at the University Management Boardroom and was attended by other Members of the University Management and Officials from KIPPRA. Among members from the University were Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Research and Student Affairs (ARSA) Prof. Jacinta Ndambuki, Registrar - Academic Affairs, Prof. Robert Mwebi, Dean School of Education Prof. Enos Barasa, Dean School of Business and Economics, Director TVET, Career Placement, Alumni and External Linkages Dr. Naftal Nyang’ara.
The MOU was signed with the help of the Legal officers from Laikipia University and KIPPRA. The signed agreement will focus on:
- Capacity Building.
- Mentorship Programme.
- Policy Research and Analysis.
- Technical and Advisory Services.
- Industrial Attachment and Internships.
- Networking, Research and Consultancy.
- Outreach and Collaboration
The signing of the MOU marked the beginning of a two day KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities and TVETs held at the University from 20th September, 2023 to 21st September, 2023.
