Kenya's Top Private chartered Institution of Higher Learning /sset-news 2025-02-05T12:49:25+03:00 Kabarak University MYOB 2025-02-05T00:00:49+03:00 2025-02-05T00:00:49+03:00 /sset-news/kabu-launches-emerging-ict-digital-skills-programming-academy Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/DSA_poster_-_Youtube_Banner-a.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University is taking a bold step toward revolutionizing digital education with the launch of the <strong>Emerging ICT Digital Skills &amp; Programming Academy</strong> on <strong>Thursday, February 6, 2025</strong>. This academy is set to empower students and professionals with in-demand digital competencies, ensuring they remain competitive in an evolving technological landscape.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/DSA_poster_-_Youtube_Banner-a.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kabarak University is taking a bold step toward revolutionizing digital education with the launch of the <strong>Emerging ICT Digital Skills &amp; Programming Academy</strong> on <strong>Thursday, February 6, 2025</strong>. This academy is set to empower students and professionals with in-demand digital competencies, ensuring they remain competitive in an evolving technological landscape.</p> 2024-11-26T00:00:49+03:00 2024-11-26T00:00:49+03:00 /sset-news/kabu-shines-at-acpk-2024-celebrating-innovation-and-excellence-in-ict Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/the-acpk-2024-conference.jpg" alt="" width="4080" height="2296" loading="lazy"></p><p>The ACPK 2024 Conference, which began on November 25th and runs through November 28th at Sarova Woodlands, Nakuru, has brought together ICT professionals, academics, and industry leaders for a transformative event focused on advancements in cybersecurity, remote work technologies, cloud innovation, and sustainable ICT practices. As the conference continues to unfold, Kabarak University has already made a strong impression, with two remarkable students from&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a href="/sset" target="_blank">&nbsp;School</a></span><a href="/sset">&nbsp;of Science, Engineering, and Technology</a> (SSET) presenting innovative projects that have captivated attendees. Mavin Kipkorir Ng’etich introduced a pioneering Sound Recognition Project, showcasing practical applications of auditory data for accessibility and automation, while Olives Matei presented an Automatic Noise Cancellation Project, which has received special recognition for its creativity and technological impact.&nbsp;The success of these projects, guided by the dedicated mentorship of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/427">Prof. Simon Karume</a> and the valuable support of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a> and <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/404">Mr. Simon Ruoro</a>, reflects our unwavering dedication to nurturing innovative minds and equipping students with the skills to lead in technological breakthroughs.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/the-acpk-2024-conference.jpg" alt="" width="4080" height="2296" loading="lazy"></p><p>The ACPK 2024 Conference, which began on November 25th and runs through November 28th at Sarova Woodlands, Nakuru, has brought together ICT professionals, academics, and industry leaders for a transformative event focused on advancements in cybersecurity, remote work technologies, cloud innovation, and sustainable ICT practices. As the conference continues to unfold, Kabarak University has already made a strong impression, with two remarkable students from&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a href="/sset" target="_blank">&nbsp;School</a></span><a href="/sset">&nbsp;of Science, Engineering, and Technology</a> (SSET) presenting innovative projects that have captivated attendees. Mavin Kipkorir Ng’etich introduced a pioneering Sound Recognition Project, showcasing practical applications of auditory data for accessibility and automation, while Olives Matei presented an Automatic Noise Cancellation Project, which has received special recognition for its creativity and technological impact.&nbsp;The success of these projects, guided by the dedicated mentorship of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/427">Prof. Simon Karume</a> and the valuable support of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a> and <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/404">Mr. Simon Ruoro</a>, reflects our unwavering dedication to nurturing innovative minds and equipping students with the skills to lead in technological breakthroughs.</p> 2024-11-19T00:00:49+03:00 2024-11-19T00:00:49+03:00 /sset-news/multi-stakeholder-workshop-for-the-development-of-ai-research-innovation-engagement-framework-and-use-cases-for-large-language-models-tech-in-kenya Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/banners_ads/The_Multi-Stakeholder_Workshop_on_AI_Research_and_Low-Resource_Language_Models_LRLM_.jpg" alt=""></p><p>The Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on AI Research and Low-Resource Language Models (LRLM) Use-Cases in Kenya took place from 18th to 20th November 2024 at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and development partners to advance Kenya's AI research and innovation ecosystem. Kabarak University was represented by <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a>, an expert in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs), at this important gathering.</p>

<p><img src="//images/banners_ads/The_Multi-Stakeholder_Workshop_on_AI_Research_and_Low-Resource_Language_Models_LRLM_.jpg" alt=""></p><p>The Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on AI Research and Low-Resource Language Models (LRLM) Use-Cases in Kenya took place from 18th to 20th November 2024 at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and development partners to advance Kenya's AI research and innovation ecosystem. Kabarak University was represented by <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a>, an expert in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs), at this important gathering.</p> 2024-10-18T00:00:02+03:00 2024-10-18T00:00:02+03:00 /sset-news/groundbreaking-innovations-take-center-stage-at-uoe-6th-annual-innovation-week Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/university-of-eldorets-6th-annual-innovation-week-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="960" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>Kabarak University made a significant impact at&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;University</a></span><a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;of Eldoret</a>'s 6th Annual Innovation Week, held from October 16 to 18, 2024. A team led by <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a>, alongside students Felix Masigwa and Agnes Mugure from the&nbsp;<a href="/sset">School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology</a>(SSET), presented their groundbreaking project, <em>A-Eye</em>. This innovative initiative utilizes computer vision and natural language processing to assist persons with disabilities (PwDs) in enhancing their mobility and navigation, earning top recognition in the technology category.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/university-of-eldorets-6th-annual-innovation-week-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="960" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>Kabarak University made a significant impact at&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the<a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;University</a></span><a href="https://www.uoeld.ac.ke" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;of Eldoret</a>'s 6th Annual Innovation Week, held from October 16 to 18, 2024. A team led by <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/150" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Andrew Kipkebut</a>, alongside students Felix Masigwa and Agnes Mugure from the&nbsp;<a href="/sset">School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology</a>(SSET), presented their groundbreaking project, <em>A-Eye</em>. This innovative initiative utilizes computer vision and natural language processing to assist persons with disabilities (PwDs) in enhancing their mobility and navigation, earning top recognition in the technology category.</p> 2024-10-17T00:00:02+03:00 2024-10-17T00:00:02+03:00 /sset-news/kabu-4th-year-engineering-and-technology-students-engage-with-dci-on-forensics-and-cybersecurity Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/kabarak-university-fourth-year-engineering-and-technology-students-engage-with-dci-on-forensics-and-cybersecurity-5.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>The Kabarak University <a href="/sset">School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology</a>, under the leadership of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Peter Rugiri</a>, recently hosted a pivotal session with students and faculty members from the Computer Forensics, Computer Science, and IT departments. The event, held at Sawia Hall in the School of Law, emphasized the critical intersection between their academic pursuits and the responsibilities of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dci.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Directorate of Criminal Investigations</a> (DCI).</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/kabarak-university-fourth-year-engineering-and-technology-students-engage-with-dci-on-forensics-and-cybersecurity-5.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="853" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>The Kabarak University <a href="/sset">School of Sciences, Engineering, and Technology</a>, under the leadership of <a href="https://profiles.kabarak.ac.ke/eprofile/45" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Peter Rugiri</a>, recently hosted a pivotal session with students and faculty members from the Computer Forensics, Computer Science, and IT departments. The event, held at Sawia Hall in the School of Law, emphasized the critical intersection between their academic pursuits and the responsibilities of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dci.go.ke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Directorate of Criminal Investigations</a> (DCI).</p> 2024-10-12T00:00:02+03:00 2024-10-12T00:00:02+03:00 /sset-news/umojaverse-kabu-tour-engaging-students-in-blockchain-innovation Kabarak University

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/umojaverse-kabarak-tour-14.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="854" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>On October 5, 2024, Kabarak University welcomed the <strong>UmojaVerse Kabarak Tour</strong>, an interactive event aimed at enlightening students and tech enthusiasts about blockchain technology, with a special focus on Arbitrum. This event was designed to foster innovation and collaboration among participants through informative discussions and a hands-on ideathon.</p>

<p><img src="//images/speasyimagegallery/albums/83/images/umojaverse-kabarak-tour-14.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="854" loading="lazy"></p><div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="presented-response-container ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-container-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34 tunable-selection-with-avatar" _ngcontent-ng-c2720455750> <div class="response-content ng-tns-c2720455750-34" _ngcontent-ng-c2311497724> <div class="markdown markdown-main-panel" dir="ltr" _ngcontent-ng-c2337464408> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div class="pt-0"> <div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"> <div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"> <p>On October 5, 2024, Kabarak University welcomed the <strong>UmojaVerse Kabarak Tour</strong>, an interactive event aimed at enlightening students and tech enthusiasts about blockchain technology, with a special focus on Arbitrum. This event was designed to foster innovation and collaboration among participants through informative discussions and a hands-on ideathon.</p>