Egerton University on Thursday hosted Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kenya, who awarded scholarships to outstanding students in recognition of the growing educational and research collaboration between China and Kenya.The Ambassador was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac O. Kibwage, at his office, where she signed the visitors’ book and was introduced to members of the University Management Board (UMB), including Prof. Bernard O. Aduda (Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, Research & Extension), Prof. Richard Mulwa (Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Finance & Planning), Prof. Joshua O. Ogendo (Principal, Nakuru Town Campus College), Prof. Mwanarusi Saidi (Registrar Academic Affairs), Leonard K. Chesang (Ag. Registrar Human Capital & Administration), Ms. Janegrace Kinyanjui (University Librarian) and Chief Finance Officer Mr. Charles Wanjohi.

The Council members of Egerton University led by Chairman Prof. James K. Sang, today, were shown the progress on the locally-assembled fit-for-purpose tractor being developed in partnership with IROC Tractors and Agypro International. The prototype unit is currently running on a 22-horsepower engine, with engineers and students calibrating its performance for Kenya’s diverse terrain. "This is a great innovation taking place here at the University. It is quite impressive," said Prof. Sang as they viewed the prototype outside the Chancellors Chambers.

The  National Government  through the ministry of Information Communication and Digital Economy is coming up with a comprehensive  National Communication Policy  to strength  communication standards  across the public sector.