By MKT Correspondent
Zetech University has been recognised for excellence in student-led innovation after clinching the Best Student-Led Club Award at the Commercialisation and Entrepreneurial Institutional Leaders (CEIL) Summit 2025.
The award, presented by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), celebrates the outstanding impact of Zetech’s Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology (iZET) Hub, the University’s centre for research, entrepreneurship and innovation.
The iZET Hub has spearheaded initiatives such as the Wezesha Incubation Programme, hackathons, mentorships, and community projects, enabling students to design practical solutions to real-world challenges. The Hub has also built strong industry partnerships, preparing students with critical digital and entrepreneurial skills.
student-led innovation club award from Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Koskei,
during the CEIL Summit 2025.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene welcomed the recognition, saying, “This award affirms the resilience, creativity and ingenuity of our students. The iZET Hub shows how universities can act as engines of innovation, preparing young leaders to solve national and global challenges.”
The CEIL Summit, themed “Catalysing Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems”, brought together universities, government, and industry leaders. During the event, Head of Public Service Felix K. Koskei endorsed the creation of Student-Led Innovation Clubs across 11 universities, including Zetech, as part of a national push to nurture grassroots innovation.
The accolade reinforces Zetech University’s status as a hub for transformative education and innovation, with a focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable development.