The Engaging Local Communities in Minor Crop Utilization for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Enrichment project (EMBRACE), is dedicated to the  restoring of vital ecosystems, the elevation of local communities, and the advocacy of biodiversity conservation across 25 indigenous communities in Ghana and Kenya. The project to positively impact the lives of over 1,250 households by fostering community empowerment, harnessing local knowledge, and facilitating collaborative endeavors with partners to promote responsible governance.

The Patent Drafting Workshop, held from the 27^th to 30^th May 2025, was organized by the Directorate of Research and Innovation in collaboration with the Department of Intellectual Property Management.

At the conclusion of the Patent Drafting Workshop, participants were awarded certificates by Mr. Sammy Ziro Lewa from the Kenya Industrial Properties Institute (KIPI).

The Directorate of Research and Innovation in conjunction with the Department of Intellectual Property Management, held a successful four-day Patent Drafting Workshop between 27^th - 30^th May 2025. The primary objective of the workshop was to equip staff and students engaged in innovation with practical expertise necessary for drafting their patent applications. The workshop, facilitated by Mr.

The Deputy Governor of Uasin Gishu County, Hon. Evans Kapkea, paid a courtesy visit to Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot, our Vice-Chancellor. Their conversation spanned a variety of sectors in which the University could obtain considerable benefits through partnership with the County. Dr. Ismail Hassan Buro, the Chair of Council at the University of Eldoret, was also present.

University of Eldoret held the inaugural Men’s Health and Wellness Event on May 14th and 15th, 2025. This event was spearheaded by the University Health Services Department in collaboration with the AIDS Control Unit. The facilitators comprised health professionals from Tophill Hospital and the Rupaz Fun and Fitness Centre.

Opportunity to Join Our School's Programmes via KUCCPS!

The KUCCPS system is now open for the Revision of Choices for the 2025/2026 placement cycle into University and TVET programmes. We are pleased to invite applications for our academic programmes offered across various schools. Whether you’re passionate about science, technology, education, business, or the arts, we have a place for you!

Why Choose Us?

The Commission for University Education research team visited the University to undertake Focus Group discussions centred on their research on disruptive technologies within the sphere of University Education in Kenya. The study is driven by the necessity to assess how disruptive technologies, including online learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) have significantly altered the traditional framework of Kenyan universities.

The School of Education, through the CBE Preparedness Committee, is dedicated to ensuring that the University faculty is equipped for the transition in 2029, where we will welcome the first cohort of CBE students. On the third day of the workshop, the facilitators from Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development (KICD) - Dr. Josephat Miheso, Mr. Patrick Andika, and Mr. Arthur Mdoga - guided the CBE Champions through a series of interactive sessions.

Recognizing that the first cohort of CBE students will transition to the University in 2029, the CBE Preparedness Committee, spearheaded by Dr. Hoseah Kiplagat (Dean, School of Education), in collaboration with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)  conducted a comprehensive 3-day training on Competency-Based Education (CBE) from May 12th to 14th, 2025. This training aimed to fortify the transition process to CBE, specifically targeting the UoE CBE Champions.

On Wednesday 30th April, 2025, following 3 days of intensive deliberations, the 2nd RAAs Conference was officially closed by Hon. Felix Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service.

Our Chair of Council, Dr. Ismail Buro, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Thomas Cheruiyot, together with Council Members Hon. Davy Koech and Ms. Grace Sugut, conveyed their appreciation to Hon. Koskei for selecting the University as the venue of choice for the 2nd RAAs conference.