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8th Innovation Week 2027

Speakers & Guests

University leadership, speakers, panelists and programme officials

University Leadership

University of Eldoret leadership taking part in the programme

Keynote & Invited Speakers

Keynote presentations, seminars and invited talks

Panelists

Contributors to the panel discussions

  • Mr. Julius Koech

    Panelist

    Chief Officer — ICT, E-Government and Innovation

    Uasin Gishu County Government

  • Dr. Naomi Okumu

    Panelist

    Researcher

    University of Eldoret

Moderators & Facilitators

Guiding each day of the programme, the workshops and the Bootcamp

  • Dr. Mercy Murrey

    Moderator & Facilitator

  • Dr. Peter Ouma

    Moderator

    Senior Lecturer

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. Peter Ouma co-moderates the Innovation Challenge Pitching Competition, guiding the presentations and judging process.

    • Moderator · Bootcamp Bootcamp — Day 2 (Tue 9 Feb)

  • Dr. Grace Mureithi

    Facilitator

    Senior Lecturer

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. Grace Mureithi co-moderates the panel discussion on sustainable innovations and delivers the vote of thanks at the closing ceremony.

  • Dr. Emily J. Chemoiwa

    Moderator

    Senior Lecturer

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. Emily J. Chemoiwa serves as the moderator for Day 1 of the 7th Annual Innovation Week, facilitating discussions and presentations.

    • Moderator · Innovation Week Day 1 (Wed 10 Feb)
    • Host / remarks · Closing Ceremony (Fri 12 Feb)

  • Dr. Florence Wamunga

    Moderator

    Senior Lecturer

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. Florence Wamunga co-moderates the Innovation Challenge Pitching Competition, facilitating the climate-smart innovations presentations.

  • Dr. Angela Sawe

    Moderator

    Senior Lecturer

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. Angela Sawe serves as the moderator for Day 3 of the 7th Annual Innovation Week, facilitating the final day's events including the public lecture and closing ceremony.

    • Moderator · Innovation Week Day 2 (Thu 11 Feb)

  • Prof. Donald Otieno

    Moderator

    Professor

    University of Eldoret

    Prof. Donald Otieno serves as the moderator for Day 2 of the 7th Annual Innovation Week, guiding the day's programs and activities.

    • Moderator · Innovation Week Day 3 (Fri 12 Feb)

Innovation Challenge Judges

The judging panel for the pitching competition

  1. Ms. Kimberly AmiraEldohub
  2. Mr. Ziro LewaPatent Examiner, KIPI
  3. Erick OtienoEntrepreneurship & Business Development Officer, TAGDev 2.0, University of Eldoret
  4. Mr. Allan RopFounder and CEO, The Cube Innovation Hub
  5. Mr. Ronald NgodeFounder and CEO, PayHero

Programme Hosts & Rapporteurs

Ceremony remarks and session reporting

  • Dr. John Lang'at

    Host / remarks

    Faculty Member

    University of Eldoret

    Dr. John Lang'at is a faculty member at the University of Eldoret, contributing to academic programs and supporting innovation initiatives.