Egerton University Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Extension, Prof. Bernard Aduda, has called for proactive institutional policies to guide the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, research and university administration.Speaking during the official opening of the AI in Higher Education Summit at Egerton University's Main Campus in Njoro on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, Prof. Aduda emphasised the urgent need for universities to respond strategically to the growing influence of generative AI and its implications for academic standards, graduate competencies and the future of higher education.

By Musa Kurian and John Emeripus

Egerton University, Njoro — October 14, 2026

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has signaled a shift in how higher education regulation intersects with institutional creativity, expressing its commitment to partner with Egerton University in identifying and promoting innovative practices that can be adopted across Kenya's university network.

By Kurian Musa Mauti

NJORO, KENYA: Egerton University researchers could benefit from expanded opportunities for joint research grants, procurement of specialised equipment and access to shared research facilities following discussions between University Management and the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD).

Egerton University joined government agencies, environmental conservation partners and local communities in marking this year’s Mazingira Day through a major tree-planting exercise at Logoman Forest, Teret Block, in Nakuru County.The exercise brought together hundreds of participants in a collective effort to restore degraded forest landscapes and promote environmental sustainability.