{"id":127056,"date":"2025-12-20T06:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T06:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/uhuru-kenyatta-urges-youth-to-make-kenya-a-global-hub-of-innovation\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T06:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T06:07:45","slug":"uhuru-kenyatta-urges-youth-to-make-kenya-a-global-hub-of-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/uhuru-kenyatta-urges-youth-to-make-kenya-a-global-hub-of-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Uhuru Kenyatta urges youth to make Kenya a Global Hub of Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAKURU, Kenya Dec19 \u2013 Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged young Kenyans to look beyond borders and position the country as a global hub of innovation, creativity, and excellence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In his keynote address\u00a0as the Chief Guest during the 21st Graduation Ceremony of Kabarak University, where 2,390 graduands were conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates, Kenyatta urged\u00a0the\u00a0graduands\u00a0to embrace a global mindset and use their knowledge to build Kenya\u2019s competitiveness in science, technology, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are entering a world where borders are less important than ideas.\u00a0Kenya is already recognized for leadership in ICT, fintech, and renewable energy. With your skills, you can position Kenya as a hub of innovation,\u00a0not just in Africa, but globally.\u201d\u00a0the former President said.<\/p>\n<p>The former Head of State congratulated the graduands\u00a0for their achievements, praising Kabarak University for nurturing excellence, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership. He noted that the institution, founded by the late President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, has remained true to its founding vision of faith, excellence, and service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, as we witness the graduation of 2,390 candidates, we see that vision alive and thriving.\u00a0Kabarak University has grown from graduating a few hundred students to thousands today, becoming a beacon of higher education in Kenya and beyond, just as Mzee Moi envisioned.\u201d\u00a0Uhuru remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Kenyatta commended the university\u2019s emphasis on innovation and applied research, highlighting student projects that have advanced from prototypes to patents and commercialization.<\/p>\n<p>He also applauded the upcoming rollout of new market-driven programs in STEM, Data Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Judicial Science, describing them as timely steps toward making Kenya a leader in global education.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the ceremony,\u00a0Kabarak University Chancellor Gideon Moi reaffirmed the institution\u2019s commitment to sustainability and innovation, announcing the commissioning of a renewable energy project to power learning and research.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are commissioning the first phase of our renewable energy project,\u00a0providing reliable, clean power for uninterrupted learning, research, and innovation.\u00a0This milestone reinforces Kabarak University\u2019s leadership in sustainable education, positioning us as a pioneer in Africa.\u201d Moi said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAKURU, Kenya Dec19 \u2013 Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged young Kenyans to look beyond borders and position the country as a global hub of innovation, creativity, and excellence. 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