The Meru National Polytechnic

‎Day One of the 4th International Research, Science, Innovation Conference & Skills Expo 2026 commenced successfully at The Meru National Polytechnic, bringing together distinguished leaders from academia, industry, government and the financial sector.
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‎Held under the theme "Advancing Sustainable Development in TVET through Science, Technology and Innovation," the three days conference provides a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, research dissemination, innovation showcasing, and strategic collaboration among scholars, innovators, industry partners, policymakers and TVET practitioners.
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‎The conference was officially graced by Amb. Mary Mugwanja, Associate Director, Public Sector and Institutions at Equity Bank Kenya and hosted by the Chief Principal of The Meru National Polytechnic, Dr. Mutembei Kigige, PhD.

Also in attendance were TVET Director Muhammad Hassan; Betty Mugambi, Relationship Manager & Institutional Banking, Cooperative Bank of Kenya; Prof. Kellen Kiambati, PhD, Meru National Polytechnic Governing Council Chairperson Anthony Njagi Getambu, Meru National Polytechnic Governing Council member Jenu John, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration), Karatina University; Prof. Dickson Nkonge, Chairperson, Department of Humanities, Chuka University and Tikva Gichovi, Chief Principal, Tharaka Technical and Vocational College, among other distinguished guests, researchers, innovators, industry partners and institutional leaders.
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‎Through insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, research dissemination and innovation showcases, the conference continues to provide a platform where ideas are transformed into solutions, partnerships are forged, and innovation is harnessed for meaningful impact.
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‎The Meru National Polytechnic remains committed to fostering research excellence, innovation and industry collaboration as key pillars of sustainable development and national progress.
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