As part of the semester-long Millennium Fellowship journey, the Millennium Fellows University of Eldoret Class of 2025 have been implementing ‘Project Green’, an initiative focused on turning underutilized areas at the University of Eldoret into green, vibrant spaces. The project aimed to plant 100 trees and promote long-term environmental stewardship on campus. On the 18th November 2025, the fellows carried out a major field activity under Project Green, which involved planting trees across identified barren spots on campus. The fellows joined in preparing the ground, planting the seedlings, and learning proper tree care practices. This activity contributed directly to our target of planting 100 trees while creating awareness of environmental responsibility among participants.
Throughout the fellowship period, we have been participating in structured training sessions covering key areas such as:
Social impact leadership – understanding how to design and lead community-centered initiatives.
Project planning and execution – learning how to organize activities, manage resources, and track progress.
Community engagement – strategies for mobilizing volunteers and involving different stakeholders.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – especially SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), which guide the focus of our project.
These training sessions have shaped how we plan, implement, and evaluate Social Impact Projects. The University of Eldoret Millennium Fellows selected for the 2025 cohort were as follows;
The Campus Directors
- Brian Kipkoech – Biotechnology and Biosafety.
- Joab Kipkurui - Civil and Structural Engineering.
The Fellows
- Cate Gikung’a - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Christopher Mutara - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Derrick Kipkirui – Environmental Science
- Faith Rotich – Technology Education
- Faith Kirega - Education Science
- Fidelis Barasa - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Florence Njeru - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Fred Wasike - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Gloria Iteke – Tourism and Tour Operations Management
- Jebichii Kemboi – Education Arts
- Job Tuva – Mechanical and Production Engineering
- Joseph Opurong’o – Information Communication and Technology
- Joy Jepngetich - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Marriacary's Mutisya – Information Technology
- Naisianoi Nepuan – Project Planning
- Sharon Njoki - Civil and Structural Engineering
- Vivian Juma – Biochemistry
- Yvonne Musya - Civil and Structural Engineering
On 21st November 2025, the students joined other 2025 fellows consisting of over 4,000+ undergraduates at 280+ universities in 48 nations and graduated from the program. As they complete the fellowship, the next steps include continuing to monitor and care for the planted trees to ensure a high survival rate. Compiling the project outcomes and impact stories. The fellows were working with Dr. Becky Aloo as the Staff Representative.
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