Dr Judith Wafula
DVC (Research, Innovation & Outreach and RIO Coordinator)
About Outreach and Linkages
Welcome to Outreach at Lukenya University.
At Lukenya University, we are committed to engaging the community in order to identify needs and challenges, to help us develop solutions through research and innovation, and to share the ensuing research and innovation outputs.
Through Outreach & Linkages, the university coordinates faculty and students from the various schools in the conduct of activities that include; Consultancy Services, Technology Transfer, Translation of Research to Policy and Practice, Community-Based Capacity Development, Humanitarian and Voluntary Services and Engagement in Cultural and Environmental Activities.
Linkages
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach through Outreach, grants and Innovation activities have been able to initiate partnership and linkages with various institutions .The signed MOUs include; ICRISAT, County Government of Makueni, KEFRI, KARI with others still in progress
The Outreach and Linkages Committee
Outreach and Linkages management
Outreach and Linkages function comprises a committee which is made up of a Coordinator and other members drawn from each School. Detailed terms of reference for the committee are included in the University Research Policy 2022
Committee Mandate
The Outreach and Linkages committee performs the following functions:
Policy documents
Click on the following link to view the policy document on Outreach and Linkages Policies
Objective of Outreach and Linkages
The main objective is to impact the community through Research and Innovation as well as initiate strategic partnerships with relevant institutions in order to foster corporate relationships. It is also meant to provide a steady link between the University and the communities around.
By engaging in outreach activities, Schools will improve the quality of life for members of Lukenya University community while gaining valuable experience and insights that can inform teaching, research and innovation.
Achievements
Outreach and linkages function has made tremendous progress since its establishment in 2018, in serving the community. Different activities have been undertaken through partnerships and linkages. Some of the highlights on the achievements are; Capacity Development for NGO’s and CBO’s , Business Community and Schools, which various training have been undertaken and several webinars carried out.
The Outreach function through the Innovation and business Incubation initiatives, were able to exhibit a project where members of the public were trained on tree planting. The project aims to create jobs, stimulate economies, and increase forest cover.
