Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Week4Society(STRI4SOCIETY)

The University of Embu participated in the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Society (STRI4SOCIETY) Exhibition at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from Monday 18th May- Friday 22nd May, 2026.

The University was showcasing a wide range of innovative research and transformative technologies aimed at addressing societal challenges and improving livelihoods. Among the key innovations on exhibition are Kengrot, Cracksfox Self-Healing Concrete, Bio-based Fertilizer (BbF-Plus), research on Enhancing Prevention of Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Cricket Farming for Food and Feed, an Adjustable Power and Lighting Scheme, Afyabora-AI, an artificial intelligence solution that alerts doctors with AI-generated patient health recommendations, and Akilibora, an AI-driven mental wellness support platform for students.

The exhibition was officially opened by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat. The keynote addresses were delivered by Italian Ambassador in Kenya, Dr. Vincenzo Del Monaco and European Ambassador, Ms. Henriette Geiger.

The closing ceremony was graced by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi.