On January 24, 2025, Egerton University took a monumental step towards becoming a regional leader in biotechnology and genetic engineering research. The Project Contract Implementation Team (PCIT) officially handed over the project construction site to the identified contractor, marking the beginning of the establishment of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Regional Research Centre (ICGEB RRC). This development involves the repurposing of part of the stalled Agronomy Complex into specialized laboratories and research spaces, setting the stage for a world-class research hub in East Africa.