A student lead Innovation Club was officially launched on 6 February 2026 during the closing ceremony of the 7th Annual Innovation Week and Public Lecture to strengthen the University’s Innovation Ecosystem. The Club was established to serve as a hub for students to ideate, collaborate, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges, with a focus on sustainability and impact. Whereas the Club is student-led, with students serving as ordinary members, staff and alumni are welcome to participate as associate members to provide mentorship, guidance, and support.

Group Photo of University of Eldoret Innovation Club Members with the Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Nicholas Makau and the Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Philip Raburu during the launch of the Club on 6 February 2026

The launch ceremony was presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, who was presented at the ceremony by Prof. Nicholas Makau, assisted by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Research, and Extension). During the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor emphasized the strategic importance of the Club in advancing the University’s vision of nurturing global leaders and innovators for sustainability. He reiterated that the Innovation Club is a critical component of the University’s innovation ecosystem, noting that innovation thrives in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, mentorship, and access to resources. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment in supporting the Club and its initiatives and encouraged all students to actively participate in the Club’s activities to transform ideas into impactful and commercially viable solutions. He also called upon staff and alumni to contribute their expertise in mentoring the young innovators.

The launch of the University of Eldoret Innovation Club symbolizes the establishment of a dedicated platform for fostering innovation, collaboration, and leadership among students. The event also symbolizes the University’s commitment to institutionalizing innovation and entrepreneurship among its students, a journey which the University is dedicated in pursueing with dedication. The Club is expected to play a key role in strengthening the University’s innovation culture, supporting sustainable development initiatives, and contributing to national and global innovation agendas.

Students, staff, and alumni of University of Eldoret are encouraged to join the Club at https://tally.so/r/ODaWd7.

For inquiries, please contact uoeinnovationclub@gmail.com or the hodipm@uoeld.ac.ke.