5th KCA University Innovation Week and Industry Summit

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October 2026
28 OctCitizen Digital
… rica’s industrialisation By Vincent Anguche October 28, 2026 12:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana opens the 5th KCA University Innovation Week and Industry Summit …
Universities challenged to drive Africa’s industrialisation
27 OctCapital News
… The four spoke at the opening of the 5th KCA University Innovation Week and Industry Summit, held at the university’s Ruaraka campus under the theme Learn! …
KCA University opens 5th innovation week and Industry Summit

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Universities must turn research into market-ready products, leaders say

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Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana and Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah have challenged African universities to commercialise research and collaborate with industry to accelerate industrialisation and create jobs. Mukhwana argued that Africa must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products, noting the continent has 1.4 billion people but accounts for only about 3% of global manufacturing.

28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

Universities must turn research into market-ready products, leaders say
Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana and Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah have challenged African universities to commercialise research and collaborate with industry to accelerate industrialisation and create jobs. Mukhwana argued that Africa must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products, noting the continent has 1.4 billion people but accounts for only about 3% of global manufacturing.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

KCA University hosts 5th Innovation Week with industry leaders
KCA University opened its 5th Innovation Week and Industry Summit with speakers including Industry Principal Secretary Dr Juma Mukhwana and Bidco Africa Chairman Vimal Shah urging Africa to move from exporting raw materials to manufacturing finished products, and calling on universities to convert research into commercial ventures and produce entrepreneurs.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →