Hosted under the Kenya Science Translation Hub, the workshop brings together early-career researchers and PhD candidates from the University of Nairobi (UoN), University of Embu, and Maseno University, alongside postdoctoral researchers from the University of Leeds. The initiative, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), aims to position UoN as a regional Centre of Excellence in Science Translation.

The presence of the university’s top management led by the Chair of Council Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha highlighted its importance. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Margaret Hutchinson, was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Human Resource and Administration, Prof. John Mande. Also present to take part in the event were the DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE), Prof. Leonidah Kerubo; DVC Academic Affairs, Prof. Ayub Gitau; and DVC Finance, Planning, and Development Prof. Jackson Maalu alongside faculty members and university staff.

The Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) Division proudly celebrates its staff members who were recognised for outstanding performance during the University Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony on 26 February 2026.