23/12/2025
Kabarnet University Inaugurates University Council in Historic Ceremony Kabarnet, Baringo County.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Kabarnet University has reached a major milestone with the formal inauguration of its newly appointed University Council, strengthening governance and laying a firm foundation for the institution’s future growth. The ceremony presided over by Dr. Vincent Mutai, (Advocate & Secretary to Moi University Council) was held at the university campus and attended by senior government officials, county leadership, and university management.
The event marked the realization of a long-standing vision for Baringo County and the beginning of a new chapter for the county’s only university. The inauguration saw the installation of Professor Benson Estambale as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the University Council, alongside Council Members Professor Alfred Kibor, Mr. Anthony Mutembei, Mr. Hussein Farah, and Ms. Millicent Too Chemutai. The Council will serve a three-year term effective November 28, 2025, with a mandate to provide strategic oversight, accountability, and leadership.
The Ministries also nominated representatives to the Council, reinforcing government support for the institution. Ms. Christine Minyuki, OGW, was appointed as an Alternative Member representing the Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, while Mr. Amos Cheptoo was appointed as an Alternative Member representing the Principal Secretary, National Treasury.
Speaking during the ceremony, Professor Estambale emphasized unity and collaboration among the Council, management, staff, students, and the wider community, noting that the Council’s role would be to provide strategic direction to support the university’s growth. “This Council is committed to providing strategic leadership that will allow Kabarnet University to grow with integrity, purpose, and excellence, while working closely with management and the community,” said Professor Benson Estambale, Chairperson of the University Council.
The keynote address was delivered by H.E. Governor Benjamin Cheboi, who described the inauguration as the fulfillment of a commitment made to the people of Baringo County. He urged the university to focus on niche academic areas such as geo-sciences, agriculture, and tourism, leveraging the county’s unique natural and cultural resources. With a fully constituted Council now in place, Kabarnet University is well positioned to advance academic excellence, research, and community engagement, reinforcing its role as a key driver of development in Baringo County and beyond.