The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) has taken its successful innovation to the third edition of the Commonwealth Kenya Innovation Week 2023, which kicked off yesterday in Nairobi.
The event themed “Innovating to Unlock Our Common Wealth” brings together government leaders, global development leaders, start-ups and innovators, and private sectors from all Commonwealth countries.
According to TENP Chief Principal Charles Koech, his students are showcasing their prepaid water meter.
In his address while opening the event which runs from November 27 to December 1, 2023 at the Edge Convention Centre, President William Ruto said the convention fosters collaboration and synergy among Commonwealth member countries.
“We will enhance the funding of our national innovation agenda from 0.8 per cent of our GDP to 2 per cent of our GDP,” the president added.
The edition has gathered a diverse assembly of leaders, officials, business figures, young innovators and academics from various Commonwealth nations.
Commonwealth Secretary General the Rt. Hon Patricia Scotland KC in her keynote address, underlined the pivotal role of innovation in propelling nations forward in an ever-evolving technological era.
“Kenya Innovation Week is so special because it is a unique opportunity to combine the Commonwealth’s capabilities and pool our power. Together we can push the boundaries of what is possible, and step closer to the future we dream of: a secure future, a resilient future, an exciting future,” she said.
By Amos Kerich
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