Institute participates in the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations
Photo: Dr. Mukhwana signing a visitors book at the Institute’s Booth during the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week flanked by the Institute’s officers (Left to Right) James Kavinga, Joshua Nyakundi and Benson Baituru
The Institute participated in this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, which for the first time, involved the Rift Valley’s three counties of Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet, under the theme "Security, Sports and the Finance Sector".
The Institute was one of the exhibitors in the Thematic Week, that was part of the pre-celebrations activities held at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County, from 12th to 19th October, 2026, culminating in the 63rd National Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026 at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret County.
A team of the Institute’s officers engaged other exhibitors, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), inventors, innovators, lecturers and students of universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, was among the dignitaries who visited the Institute's Booth during the Thematic Week. He engaged with our team and appreciated our efforts in sensitizing innovators, MSMEs, students and the public on the importance of protecting innovations through Patents, Industrial Designs, Utility Models and Trade Marks.
The Thematic Week, which brought together Government, the private sector, the media and other stakeholders, was an opportunity for the Government to showcase Kenya’s development progress and highlight the impact of programmes and projects being implemented across the country.
Government leaders, development partners, private sector players, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), civil society, youth, and communities engaged in discussions, innovation showcases, and policy exchanges around energy access, efficiency, clean cooking, and green jobs.
The event was graced by high-level dignitaries, expert panels, community dialogues, exhibitions, and youth-led competitions.
The outcomes included increased public awareness on the government programmes, strengthened commitments and partnerships for increased access of government services, inspiration of youths to pursue sports innovation and related careers, documentation of available opportunities and community challenges in the community, enhanced implementation and adoption of technological innovations within the community.
Addressing the nation from at Kipchoge Keino Stadium, H.E President William Ruto said, through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Kenyans have transformed key sectors of the economy, including agriculture, reformed education, expanded access to healthcare, modernised infrastructure, created jobs and supported enterprise in the last four years.
The President noted that the next phase of his administration's agenda entailed increasing agricultural and milk production, expanding industrialisation, unlocking our natural resources, and accelerating our transition towards a modern, competitive service economy.