MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

(RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER)

TO: DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (RIL) REF: MksU/RITT/IE/VOL

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FROM: DIRECTOR (RITT) DATE: 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2023

SUBJECT: REPORT ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TRAINING HELD ON FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT
SENATE ROOM
The above subject matter refers.

Machakos University through the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer
organized a capacity building training for members of academic staff and students on Innovation
and Entrepreneurship as one of the key PC target items for the 2023/2024 FY.

The training was officially opened by Prof. Peter Mwita, the DVC (RIL).

The training was facilitated by Mr. Kennon Mbae from Mwalimu Biashara Limited who took staff
and students through various issues on Innovation and Entrepreneurship aspects.

The training attracted fifty-seven (57) participants drawn from various Schools in the University.

Attached is a brief report of the training enumerating areas that were covered, benefits gained and
the recommendations/and way forward.

Thank you.

PROF. JONES AGWATA, PhD

DIRECTOR (RESEARCH, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER)

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REPORT ON INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING HELD
ON FRIDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT SENATE ROOM

1. Preamble

To build the capacity of researchers and innovators at Machakos University, it is

imperative to continuously undertake training of academic staff and students on
Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In line with this, a training was undertaken on 15 th
September, 2023 and fifty-seven (57) participants attended. The training was
facilitated by Mr. Kennon Mbae from Mwalimu Biashara Limited.

2. Objectives of the training

The objectives of the training were to:
a) Impart knowledge and skills on the link between Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
b) Enhance the capacity of staff and students to undertake innovation activities
c) Enhance the capacity of the students to develop entreprenurship skills
d) Encourage the participants to involve themselves in entrepreneurship and
innovation projects and processes

3. Areas covered during the meeting

The various areas covered during the training were:
a) Understanding the available and existing innovation ecosystems
b) The link between innovation and entrepreneurship
c) How to develop an entrepreneurship mindset
d) The process of converting innovations into entrepreneurial activities

4. Benefits of the training

The benefits realised from the training were:
a) The value of innovations to the development of the University and the country
b) The importance of converting innovations into marketable products
c) The significance of ensuring innovations are turned into entrepreneurial
activities and products
d) The value of proper understanding of the relationship between innovation and
entrepreneurship

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 5. Observations noted during the training
a) The facilitator was able to share practical experiences with the participants
which will enable MksU’s upcoming innovators to borrow good practices that
will help to strengthen their Innovation and Entrepreneurship skills
b) The facilitator was properly equipped and knowleable on the subject matter as
he was experienced, well prepared in the use of appropriate illustrations to
communicate to the audience.

6. Recommendations and the way forward

Some of the recommendations are:
a) Create and strengthen multidisciplinary teams from accross the University in
undertaking innovation activities
b) Develop a forum through which sensitization of stduents and staff is undertaken
in matters innovation and entrepreneurship
c) Conduct more such trainings to inculate a culture of innovation and
entreprenurship in the university
d) Identify innovation and entrepreneurship champions in the University
e) Initiate a process of inter-and intra School and Department competitions on
innovation and entrepreneurship

Appendix- Attendance list during the training.

1. Prof. Peter Mwita

2. Mr. Kennon Mbae
3. Prof Jones Agwata
4. Dr. Michael Musembi
5. Mr. Benson Wang’ombe
6. Mr. Joseph Alela
7. Mr. Derick Pambah
8. Ms. Grace Ochieng
9. Mr. George Omondi
10. Mr. Kevlin Ogachi
11. Mr. Oliver Wanyonyi
12. Mr. Mr. Philmon Kipngetich
13. Mr. Anthony Makanga
14. Mr. Erick Waweru
15. Mr. Lolim Emmanuel
16. Mr. Brian Wanyama

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17. Mr. Duncan Echo
18. Mr. Evans Ngundi
19. Ms. Rose Njuguna
20. Mr. Kioso Paul
21. Mr. Amos Onsongo
22. Ms. Nancy Kagai
23. Ms. Ariel Matara
25. Mr. Kiprop Weldon
26. Mr. Joseph Musuma
27. Mr. Martin Kamau
28. Mr. Anyango Victor
29. Dr. James Karau
30. Ms. Brenda Ogeke
31. Ms. Janet Mwangi
32. Mr. Omulando Kevin
33. Ms. Lessah Nzioka
34. Mr. Emmanual Wambua
35. Mr. Brian Cepha
36. Mr. Allan Mumo
37. Mr. Stanley Mwaniki
38. Dr. James urunga
39. Mr. Mark Mungau
40. Ms. Monica Masake
41. Mr. Peter Mutisya
42. Mr. Johnson Ngugi
43. Ms. Angelyne Mwabu
44. Ms. Winfred Nduta
45. Mr. Jimmy Mutua
46. Mr. David Gugwa
47. Mr. Justine Kioko
48. Ms. Consolate Okoth
49. Ms. Colleta Matayo
50. Ms. Rose Kitheka
51. Mr. Sammy Kiketi
52. Ms. Linet Messo
53. Mr. Omondi Onyango
54. Mr. Jacob Kyengo
55. Ms. Victoria Mueni
56. Mr. Dickson Esamai
57. Mr. David Nzai

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