Opening Ceremony Venue: Amphitheatre

Time

Activity

 Session

Facilitators

8.00 - 8.30 A.M.

Arrival of Guests, Registration

Guests register and collect conference materials

Conference Secretariat

8.30 – 8:35. A.M.

National Anthem/EAC Anthem

Dr. David Muthaka, Deputy Commission Secretary, Planning Research, and Innovation

  Rapporteurs:   Dr. Monica Gachunga Dr Eunice Keta

8:35 - 8:40 AM

Opening Prayers

8:40 - 8:50 AM

Entertainment

8:50 - 9:00 AM

Opening Remarks and Introductions

9:00 - 9:10 AM

Welcome Remarks 

Prof. Mike Kuria, CEO Commission for University Education

Chair: Dr David Muthaka, DCS PRI/Chair Steering Committee

9:10 - 10:100 AM

Brief Remarks

Prof. Daniel Mugendi – VC, University of Embu, Chair, CVs of Public Universities

Very Rev. Prof. Fr. Stephen Mbugua, Chair VCs Private Universities

Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona,  Executive Secretary, IUCEA (Inter University Council for East Africa)

Monica Blagescu  Head of Education | Kenya, British Council

10:00 –10:10 AM

CUE Chairman’s Address

Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti – Chacha, Board Chair, Commission for University Education

10:10 - 10:20 A.M.

Principal Secretary’s Address

Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education

10:20 AM

Official Opening

Photo Opportunity

Exhibition Tour

Chief Guest:  Hon Ezekiel Machogu, EGH Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education

11:30-12:00 PM

Tea Break and Networking

12:00PM-12:20PM

Konza Technopolis: A Catalyst for Kenya's Silicon Savannah and Societal Transformation Prof. Raphael Munavu EBS, Chairman, Konza Technopolis

Chair:  Dr. Roselinda Owour – Director of Research Development, Ministry of Education, Kenya

Rapporteurs: Elizabeth Onyango, Claris Adoyo

12:20PM-12:40PM

Strategies to Promote Sustainable Research Funding Prof. Andala Dickson, CEO, National Research Fund

12.240PM- 01:00 PM

Plenary Session: Moderator Dr. Roselinda Owour – Director of Research Development, Ministry of Education, Kenya

1.00P.M – 2.00 P.M

Health Break/Lunch

Venue

Amphitheatre

Meeting Impala Room

Meeting Turkana Room

Preparing Graduates for the Workforce of Tomorrow Chair: Prof. Erastus Njoka          Rapporteurs: Dr Benson Murgor; Hudson Nandokha, Evelyne Okewo

Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy Chair: Prof. James Tuitoek          Rapporteurs: Dr Dorcas Omukhulu ; Michael Tanui; Claris Adoyo

Catalyzing the Research Ecosystem Chair: Prof. Mucai  Muchiri Rapporteurs: Dr. Monica Gachunga;, Pius Walela;. Caroline Mbaabu

200P.M. -2.30 P.M.

Leveraging AI, Human Expertise, and the Digital Superhighway for Africa's Thriving Creative Economy Speaker: Dr Lawrence Nderu Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 

Building Strong University-Industry Partnerships for Effective Skill Development Speaker: Dr. Fred Mugambi Mwirigi Commissioner, Kenya School of Revenue Administration;

Building Capacity and Quality: Challenges and Opportunities in African University Research Speaker: Dr. Dorothy Weyler Director DAAD Office Africa

2:30PM -3:00 PM

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Content Delivery Speaker: Dr. Joseph Orero Senior Lecturer, Strathmore University

The Role of Leadership in Cultivating Innovation Ecosystems Speaker: Prof. Eng. P. N. Kioni

Catalyzing African Research: Strategies for excellence, outputs, and visibility Speaker: Dr Julius K. Sindi African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

3:00 P.M-3. 30P.M

Leveraging on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in  Assessment  of/as/for Learning Speaker: Dr. Christopher Odindo            De Montfort University, Leicester

Beyond Access: Unlocking the Potential of the Creative Economy in Africa through Strategic Development of Digital Skills Speaker: Dr. Winston Ojenge African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

Strategies for linking Universities with Research Institutions in Kenya Speaker: Prof. Elijah Songok, Ag. CEO/DG, KEMRI (Kenya Medical Research Institute)

3.30P.M- 4.30PM

Plenary

Plenary  

Plenary

8.00 A.M - 8.30 A.M.

Arrival of Guests, Registration Entertainment

Conference Secretariat

8.30 A.M- 9.30 A.M

Future-Proofing Universities: Perspectives of the Regulator Thematic Speaker 1: Prof. Mike Kuria, CEO, CUE (Commission for University Education)    

Chair: Prof. Maurice Okoth     

Rapporteurs: Dr Eunice Keta /Pius Walela

Building Thriving Research and Innovation Ecosystems: Africa's Role in Shaping the Future of Research & Innovation with diverse perspectives Thematic Speaker2: Prof. Jamil Salmi   Virtual

Fostering International Research Collaboration Through University Networks: The UNA Europa Model Thematic Speaker 3: Prof. Dolores Oriordan. Vice President for Global Engagement, University College Dublin. / Chair UNA Europa - Virtual

9.30 A.M- 10.00 A.M

Plenary

10.00 – 10.30 A.M.

Health Break

Break Away Sessions on Conference   Tracks

Venue

Amphitheatre

Meeting Impala Room

Meeting Turkana Room

Preparing Graduates for the Workforce of Tomorrow Chair: Prof. Robert Gateru,VC Riara University Rapporteur : Elizabeth Onyango

Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy Chair: Rev. Canon Prof. James Kombo VC St. Paul's University Rapporteur: Benson Gatubu

Catalyzing the Research Ecosystem Chair: Prof Waceke Wanjohi Kenyatta University Rapporteur: Dr. Dorcas Omukhulu

10.30AM – 11.15 A.M

Redesigning Curriculum Delivery for Effective skills development in a Digital Age Speaker: Dr. Teresa Oluoch Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology  

Championing Sustainable and Ethical Research Speaker: Prof Walter Oyawa CEO, National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) 

Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation for Systemic Social Transformation in Africa Speaker: JPR Ochieng’-Odero PhD HSC MKNAS Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Strathmore University

11.15 - 11.30 A.M

Plenary  

Plenary 

Plenary 

11.30 A.M -12:45 P.M

Paper Presentations

T1.1: Bridging the gap: Aligning CUE guidelines with competency-based education in postgraduate curricula development. By Dr. Samson Ikinya, Kenyatta University; Dr. Hellen Kiende ,Kenyatta University

T1.2: Integration of Lifelong Learning for Teacher Employability Ochieng, Pamela, Mount Kenya University

T1.3: Analyzing the Effect of Technological Innovation on Employment Pattern in Kenya Faith Wanja Kilaku1 Dr. J. Nthiiri2 Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology

T1.4: Mental Health Conversations with Students: The Place Of 21st Century Skills Among University Students Today By Margaret Njeri Ngugi1 and Jasper Edward Nyaura2 1 Alupe niversity 2 Moi University

T1.5: The Role of Universities in Preparing Graduates for the World of Work: The case of a private university in Kenya. Dr, Joab Namai, Daystar University

Paper Presentations

T2.1: Transforming University Research Knowledge to Business Startups in Kenya. By Dr Shadrack Mule, University of Kabianga

T2:2: Mapping Longitudinal Mental Health Datasets to OMOP Common Data Model Using OHDSI: A PHQ-9, GAD-7, and PSQ Approach from INSPIRE Network Datahub  By Bylhah Mugotitsa1,2,∗ Tathagata Bhattacharjee4, Michael Ochola1, David Amadi4 , Dora Mailosi5 , Pauline Andeso1, Joseph Kuria1, Evans Omondi1,6 , Jim Todd4, Jay Greenfield5 , Agnes Kiragga1, 1African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Nairobi, Kenya. 2Strathmore University Business School, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya. 3Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. 4Department of Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom. 5AI and ML, CODATA-Committee on Data of the International Science Council, Paris, France. 6Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya.

T23: Bio-Alkanol Gel Fuel as Renewable Energy  By Jireri Bonface, Kaimosi Friends University

T2.4: Seeded Container-Based Sanitation as a Potential Feacal Sludge Management Option for Peri-Urban Settlements: Case Study-Nchiru, Meru, Kenya  By Mumali A.1, Riungu J.N.1, Kithinji D.K.1, Karanja S.1, Oyoo V.1 1Sanitation Research Institute (SRI), Meru University of Science and Technology

T2.5: Exclusion and Discrimination in Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Service Delivery: A case of Mukuru kwa Reuben  By Riungu J.N. (Meru University of Science and     Technology and Karani C.  K Chumo AfricanPopulation and Health Research      Centre

Paper Presentations

T3.1: Catalyzing the Kenyan Research Ecosystem, By Ochieng,’ J. Kennedy

T3.2: Promoting Sustainable and Ethical Research Practices in Higher Education, Kenya By Dr. Loice Korir (Umma University)

T3.3: Enhancing Completion rates for sustainable PhD training in Kenya: The influence of supervisor and peers on PhD students’ sense of belonging and their success at Kenyan universities By Hyrine Matheka (Commission for University Education)

T3.4: Opportunities for Research and Knowledge Dissemination: Leveraging UNESCO Resources By James Njogu, Joel Ongoto, Mary Kang’ethe, George Eshiamwata, Julius Mwahunga, Angela Muchai, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO 

T3.5:  Faculty Shortages in Kenya's Expanding Higher Education System: A call to action By. Daniel Omanyo, Pauline Essah, Lucy Heady, Salome Guchu. IUCEA

12:45-1:00P.P.M

Plenary

Plenary

100 – 2.00 P.M

Lunch Break

Preparing Graduates for the Workforce of Tomorrow Chair: Prof Urbanus Mutwiwa Rapporteurs: Hudson Nandokha; Valeria Onsando

Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy Chair: Dr Eunice Marete Rapporteur: Dr. Benson Murgor; William Mwangi

Catalyzing the Research Ecosystem Chair: Victor Ogunyo Rapporteur: Angela Nyangera ; Evelyne Okewo

2.00 P.M – 2. 40P.M

Enhancing Postgraduate Training and Supervision for a Thriving Research Ecosystem Speaker: Prof. John K. Chang'ach                       DVC (ARSA) Alupe University

Building the Digital Superhighway for Africa's Creative Workforce:  Speaker:  Mr. Nuno Fernandes (Virtual) President, American Public University System -

Unleashing the Power of Diversity: A Research Agenda for a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future Speaker: Prof. Izael Da Silva Research and Innovation, Strathmore University

2. 40 P.M- 3. 00P.M

Plenary    

Plenary

Plenary

3. 00P.M- 3:45 P.M

Paper Presentations

T1.6: The Open State Grants for Skills Development in Higher Education: Towards Quality Research and Innovation for Community Outreach in Kenya: Lessons Learnt from Developed Nations Dr. Jacob Lolelea Natae Dr. Stella Kabesa, University of Eldoret

T1.7 Charting the course: navigating governance and quality assurance in private and public universities in Kenya. By. Prof. Maurice Oduor Okoth, University of Eldoret

Paper Presentations

T2:6:  Effect of Gum Arabic on Wheat Flour Dough Rheology by Roseline Mwihaki Kiama1, Mary Omwamba1, George Wafula Wanjala2 and Symon Maina Mahungu1     1 Egerton University

T2.7: Adsorption of Lead from Water using Agricultural Wastes, Carbon Nanotubes and Cobalt Ferrite Nanocomposite   By Fidelis Ngugi ,  Tharaka University

T2.8: Microcredits as Enabler for Small Enterprise’s Foster Achievement of Kenyan Vision 2030 by By Prof. Peter Paul Kithae,Management University of Africa

T2:9: Risk Factors Associated with Non-Communicable Diseases Burden in Kenya- A Systematic Analysis of Burden of Disease Study For 369 Diseases and Injuries (1990-2019). By 1Josephine Wanjiku Ngunjiri (University of Embu) and Peter Keiyoro (University of Nairobi)

Paper Presentations

T3.6: Protecting the Ecosystem Through Environmental Audit Emerging Issues and Challenges in Environmental Auditing:   By Antony Wafula Wanyonyi, School of International Exchange, Nanjing Audit University, China.

T3.7: Towards Open Innovation Ecosystems: Leveraging Open Science for Social Transformation By Kamuri Mary Wanjiku (Technical University of Kenya)

3:45PM-4:00PM

Plenary

Plenary

4.00P.M – 5.00 P.M

Health Break

5.00 P.M

Entertainment                                                                     

Gala Dinner                                                Master of Ceremony: CEO Prof Mike Kuria.

8.00 A.M - 8.30 A.M.

Arrival of Guests, Registration
Entertainment

Conference Secretariat

8.30 A.M- 8.55 A.M

Bridging the Skills Gap: Global Trends and Strategies for Aligning Higher Education with Workforce Needs
Speaker: Pedro Cerdan-Infantes   The World Bank

Chair:
Prof Urbanus Mutwiwa, DCS ACC.
Rapporteurs:
Claris Adoyo/Pius Walela

8.55 - 9.20 A.M

Building Future-Proof Engineering Graduates: Leveraging Research and Industry Collaboration
Speaker: Prof. Washington Yotto Ochieng, FREng FIC
Dean Engineering, Imperial College of London - Virtual

9.20 – 10.00 A.M

Plenary              

Preparing Graduates for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Chair: Prof Rose Mwonya   
Rapporteurs: Dr. Monica Gachunga

Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy
Chair: Prof Muchiri Mucai 
Rapporteurs: Angela Nyang’era

Catalyzing the Research Ecosystem
Chair: VC Kenyatta University
Rapporteur: William Mwangi

10.00 A.M- 10:30M

Future Proofing Universities: Preparing Graduates for the Workforce of Tomorrow
Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Johnson
Provost, American Public University System

From Research Labs to Real-World Impact: Bridging the Gap Between University Research and Commercialization
Speaker: Prof. Margaret Hutchinson      
DVC Research Innovation and Enterprise, UON

Building a Thriving Research Ecosystem in Universities: CUE's Role in Balancing Regulation, Quality Assurance, and Innovation
Speakers: Prof Urbanus Mutwiwa  and Dr. Eunice Marete

10:30-10:45AM

Plenary                             

Plenary     

Plenary    

10:45  -11.15A.M.

Health Break

11.15A.M.- 11.45 P.M

Plenary Session: Monetizing and Commercializing Innovations: Strategies for Startups and Scale-Ups.
Speaker: Philipp Assmus - CEO & Founder of The Factor-Y and CBaaS             Speaker: Andre Varma - Partner/Business Development Director

Chair:  Prof. Mwaka   
Rapporteurs: Valeria Onsando and Naftali Okodo

11:45AM -12:00 PM

Plenary

12.00P.M.- 01:00 P.M.

Research & Innovation Awards

Selected Sponsors

Closing Ceremony    Venue: Amphitheatre

01:00 P.M-2.00PM

Entertainment

Chair: Prof. Jackson Too
Rapporteurs: Claris Adoyo /Angela Nyang’era

Vote of Thanks

Mr. Joseph Musyoki

Signing of Conference Communiqué

VCs (Public/ Private) /MoE/CUE/Sponsors

Official Closing

CEO Prof. Mike Kuria

Chair CUE Board Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti – Chacha,

Principal Secretary Dr. Beatrice Inyangala

Closing Prayers

2.00P.M

Lunch/Departure