Research portfolio
At a glance
Live counts from published research records.
Kisii University Research Portal
Research, Extension, Innovation and Resource Mobilization
The engine of knowledge preservation, creation, innovation, and societal impact at Kisii University.
Borderless, inclusive research connecting scholarly excellence to tangible global progress.
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About research at Kisii University
An inclusive engine for knowledge, innovation, and societal impact.
The Department of Research, Extension, Innovation, and Resource Mobilization is the engine of knowledge preservation, creation, and societal impact at Kisii University.
Our identity is borderless and inclusive. We connect scholarly excellence to tangible global progress by empowering scholars, students, and partners to generate and apply high-impact knowledge.
We are committed to creating an enabling environment where staff, students, and partners can excel in discovery, innovation, consultancy, extension, and resource mobilization while benchmarking against leading global universities.
Message from the Head of Research
“Our mandate is to create an enabling environment where every scholar, student, and partner can turn knowledge into public value.”
Head of Research, REIRM
Our five pillars
The REIRM model for research that reaches people.
1
Research, Innovation & Commercialisation
Advance high-quality inquiry and translate discoveries into practical technologies, enterprises, and public value.
2
Extension & Community Engagement
Co-create knowledge with communities, industry, and public partners through responsive outreach and sustainability work.
3
Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
Build local and international linkages that expand shared resources, exchanges, and joint research.
4
Capacity Building & Knowledge Dissemination
Nurture researchers through training, mentorship, publications, seminars, and scholarly communication.
5
Grant Management & Resource Mobilization
Secure and administer grants, endowments, infrastructure support, and data-driven proposals.
Featured research work
Published records from projects, publications, grants, and innovations.
Project
CollaborativeOngoing
Carbon Literacy for Youth Employability and Job Creation
A regional collaboration building carbon literacy, green innovation skills, and youth employability pathways.
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Publication
Journal Article2026
Carbon Literacy, Green Skills, and Employability Pathways among University Students
Examines how carbon literacy training influences student innovation confidence and employability readiness.
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Grant
ResearchAwarded
Carbon Literacy for Youth Employability and Job Creation Grant
Official CL4YEJCP collaboration funded at GBP 60,000 through the British Council IAU programme.
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Innovation
ServiceActive
Carbon Literacy Micro-Credential Toolkit
A modular toolkit for delivering carbon literacy training to student enterprise teams.
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Latest updates from the research ecosystem.
News13 Apr 2026
H.E. the President officially laid the foundation stone for Nyamira University College
Kisii University highlighted the foundation-stone ceremony for Nyamira University College and described the project as a fast-track expansion of higher-education access under its stewardship.
Read articleNews11 Apr 2026
Day 4 of Kisii University Innovation Week
Kisii University closed the inaugural Innovation Week by framing it as a benchmark event for creativity, shared learning, and future-facing problem solving.
Read articleNews8 Apr 2026
KUCCPS Portal is now open for Undergraduate Programmes
Kisii University urged prospective students to use the open KUCCPS portal to select undergraduate programmes and make Kisii University their next academic home.
Read articleCenters, facilities & expertise
Find capabilities, infrastructure, and research contacts.
Research, Extension, Innovation and Resource Mobilization
Academic Division unit listed on the official site for research, extension, innovation, resource mobilization, funding opportunities, external research grants, and ongoing research projects.
Research Center
School of Information Science and Technology Research
School research activity listed on the official site, including Mozilla Responsible Computing Challenge work, ethical artificial intelligence, and computing innovation projects.
Research Center
Partners & public impact
Collaboration that translates knowledge into shared value.
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Impact at a glance
Public impact metrics will appear when published.
Community story
Community impact story
Community stories will appear here as public impact records are published.
Let’s build impact together
We collaborate with governments, industry, NGOs, communities, and scholars to create sustainable solutions and lasting impact.
Partner with Kisii UniversityEmail: research@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
Funding, training & resources
Support for proposals, grants, mentorship, publications, and resource mobilization.
Join us in advancing humanity through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.
To partner with us or sponsor a research initiative, contact the REIRM office and we will connect you to the right pathway.