On the other hand, the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs, Prof. Franklin Wabwobwa, emphasized the University’s renewed focus on high-impact research and publications. He called on faculty to integrate grant writing into their academic responsibilities, setting annual targets for active grant applications.
On his part, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration, Prof. Richard Kiai, highlighted the importance of aligning internal systems to be ‘grant-ready.’ He pledged institutional support and encouraged departments to view grant writing as a catalyst for transformation and not an added burden.
The workshop, organized by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Extension, was highly practical and hands-on. Over the three days, participants were taken through a structured program covering the full grant development cycle from idea generation, proposal design, budgeting, to compliance and final submission. The sessions included AI-assisted tools, peer reviews, and simulations that helped participants refine their proposals for real-world funding opportunities.
By the end of the training, participants had developed near-complete proposals and personalized submission timelines, ready for fine-tuning and submission to funders. A certification ceremony marked the conclusion of the training, celebrating the commitment of Karatina University staff to securing the institution’s future through innovation-driven funding.
This workshop reflects the university’s strategic move toward building a robust research ecosystem, enhancing global competitiveness, and promoting a culture of continuous capacity building.
