Kirinyaga University captured significant attention at the recently concluded Science, Technology and Innovation (STRI) Week 2026 Exhibition Held at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from May 18 – 22, 2026 through its outstanding innovations in Robotics and the Cotton Ginning Machine.
The University’s exhibition booth attracted researchers, industry stakeholders, students, innovators, and visitor’s eager to witness the transformative solutions being developed by the institution. The showcased projects demonstrated the University’s growing contribution towards advancing technology, research, and industrial innovation in Kenya and beyond.
Among the notable highlights was the recognition received from Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak alongside Deputy Governor of Kilifi County, H.E. Flora Mbetsa, who visited the University’s exhibition stand and interacted with the innovation teams. Their engagement underscored the increasing impact and visibility of the University’s research and innovation ecosystem at the national level. Their visit further heightened interest in the showcased projects, positioning the University’s exhibition among the major attractions during STRI Week.
The Robotics innovation particularly stood out for its practical application in solving real-world challenges through modern technological solutions, while the Cotton Ginning Machine demonstrated the University’s commitment to supporting value addition, industrialization, and agricultural transformation.
In addition, the University was honored to host Christian Jacobs from the University of California at the exhibition. The visit reflected the growing international recognition of the University’s innovation capacity, academic excellence, and commitment to impactful research collaborations.
Kirinyaga University continues to champion Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation by nurturing creativity, supporting research-driven solutions, and developing technologies that contribute to sustainable national development.
Through initiatives such as STRI Week participation, the University continues to showcase world-class talent, transformative ideas, and practical innovations shaping the future locally and globally.
