The University of Kabianga has installed Kevit Desai as its second Chancellor, filling a vacancy that followed the death of its first Chancellor, Richard Musangi, in August 2021.
Desai was formally installed on Friday during the university's 14th graduation ceremony held at its main campus in Kericho County.
Desai has held senior government positions in education, technical training and regional integration. Between 2020 and 2023, he served as Principal Secretary in the State Department for the East African Community, where his responsibilities included advancing regional trade, cooperation and cross-border partnerships among member states.
Before that, he was Principal Secretary for Vocational and Technical Education in the Ministry of Education from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he pushed for reforms aimed at making technical and vocational training more responsive to industry requirements, with a focus on equipping learners with practical skills relevant to the changing employment market.
Desai has an international academic background, having pursued advanced studies in Japan and the United Kingdom. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Robotics Systems Engineering from Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of North London.
His appointment comes as universities seek to strengthen academic excellence, research, innovation and collaboration with industry.
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