- During the conference, held under the theme “Navigating the New Era of Education Financing in Kenya,” Prof. Kiplangat highlighted the essential role private universities play in expanding access to higher education, asserting that “private universities foster innovation.”
Kabarak University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Henry Kiplangat, envisions the institution as a premier postgraduate university within the next ten years.
Speaking at the Biennial Kenya Universities Funding Conference 2025 on February 26, 2025, he detailed the transformative journey the university is undertaking to enhance its academic offerings and solidify its position as a regional leader in higher education.
Prof. Kiplangat shared that the university is already making strides in this direction with a suite of relevant, quality, and affordable postgraduate programs. Among the most notable recent additions is the Master of Pharmacy in Oncology, launched in September 2024 in partnership with the International Cancer Institute, which successfully attracted 17 students in its inaugural intake.
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“We believe Kabarak University will be a pillar institution in this region in terms of higher education programs provision,” he stated. The institution’s diverse postgraduate offerings include PhD programs in Business Administration, IT Security and Audit, and Music, alongside master’s programs ranging from Business Administration to Environmental Science.
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During the conference, held under the theme “Navigating the New Era of Education Financing in Kenya,” Prof. Kiplangat highlighted the essential role private universities play in expanding access to higher education, asserting that “private universities foster innovation.” This reinforces the idea that they can complement public institutions in meeting the educational demands of a growing population.
Kabarak University’s efforts extend beyond academics; the institution is also focused on ensuring sustainable resource management. Prof. Kiplangat explained, “We have diversified our revenue streams,” including income-sharing agreements with partner institutions, which not only generate revenue but also enhance the university’s ability to support its programs and students.
Collaboration is central to Kabarak University’s strategy, with ongoing partnerships, including one with the University of Nairobi, aimed at leveraging resources and securing grants. “We are working together to win those grants,” he noted, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges facing higher education in Kenya.
With the impending roll-out of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2029, Prof. Kiplangat acknowledged the need for universities to prepare adequately. He assured stakeholders that Kabarak University has been proactive, stating, “We have done capacity building, and we have retooled our academic staff.”
The university is committed to refining curricula and enhancing infrastructure to support new educational paradigms, reinforcing the belief that the funding model being developed for the country should cater to both private and public universities.
Prof. Kiplangat has emphasized that education is a public good, with the benefits of producing human capital extending far beyond individual gain. As Kabarak University sets its sights on the next decade, the vision articulated by Prof. Kiplangat resonates with hope and determination, positioning the institution to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education in Kenya while fostering innovation, accessibility, and collaboration for generations to come.
