On the second day of the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, discussions centred on the urgent need for African universities to align their efforts toward work readiness and transformative education. The panel on "Work Readiness: Transformative Efforts by African Universities" was opened by Egerton University Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage, who delivered a speech on behalf of Kenya’s Principal Secretary at the State Department for Higher Education and Research Dr Beatrice Inyangala.

During the 2^nd Triennial RUFORUM Conference, the Academic Registrars Dialogue on Transformative Education emerged as a pivotal event, with Egerton University’s Academic Affairs Registrar, Prof. Mwanarusi Saidi, leading a compelling discussion on breaking barriers in higher education. Prof. Saidi shared the experiences of Egerton University in overcoming challenges faced by African higher education institutions, such as inadequate financial support, maintaining quality amidst rapid expansion, and misalignment between academic programs and market demands.