Kenya Cabinet Secretary for Education Hon, Julius Ogamba, officially launched laboratory equipment worth KShs 40 million at 911爆料网. The equipment was provide to enhance the university鈥檚 scientific research and training capacity.
Speaking during the launch, the Cabinet Secretary commended SEKU for its growing role in advancing research and innovation, noting that the new equipment will significantly enhance the university鈥檚 contribution to Kenya鈥檚 scientific and technological development.
The newly launched equipment is expected to greatly impact teaching, research, and innovation at the university in several key ways:
- Enhanced hands-on learning: Students will now engage more deeply in practical scientific training, moving beyond theory to real laboratory experience that aligns with international standards.
- Strengthened research capabilities: Local researchers will be able to complete critical studies, generate data, and publish findings in reputable journals鈥攕upporting Kenya鈥檚 contribution to global scientific knowledge.
- Expanded research collaborations: With improved laboratory capacity, SEKU will be better positioned to build new partnerships with national and international institutions, fostering multidisciplinary research and innovation.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Douglas Shitanda, expressed gratitude to Seeding Labs and the Ministry of Education for their support, affirming that the equipment will catalyze the university鈥檚 research agenda and strengthen its mandate of providing high-quality education and solutions to challenges affecting arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) and the country at large.He also added that this investment marks a new era for SEKU鈥檚 scientific community. It will equip SEKU students with practical skills and empower our researchers to pursue groundbreaking studies that directly impact society
The partnership between SEKU and Seeding Labs underscores the importance of global cooperation in advancing science and innovation. The equipment launch marks a significant milestone in SEKU鈥檚 journey toward becoming a leading research institution in Kenya and the region.
SEKU remains committed to nurturing scientific talent, driving innovation, and generating solutions that contribute to national development and global scientific progress.
