24/09/2026
Today, the ink on paper brought an important partnership to life as officials from Kabarnet University College (KUC) and Baringo County Referal Hospital ( BCRH) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to lay the groundwork for the establishment of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme at Kabarnet University College.
As the ink sets and dries, the work ahead begins in earnest.
The signing marks an important step in KUCβs journey towards expanding opportunities for professional health training in the region. Through the partnership, KUC and BCRH will collaborate in creating the practical and institutional foundation required to support the proposed nursing programme, with BCRH playing an important role as a clinical training partner.
The cooperation will support areas including clinical training, access to appropriate health facilities and learning environments, technical collaboration, mentorship and the development of the structures required for the programme. Both institutions are committing their expertise, facilities and human resources towards creating an environment that can support quality nursing education and training.
The MoC is also part of the broader preparatory work for the proposed programme. As KUC works towards meeting the requirements for the establishment of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme, the institution is undertaking site assessment and engagement with selected health facilities to establish the clinical training capacity required. A checklist of seven hospitals has been developed, with Baringo County Referral Hospital among the facilities being considered as part of this process.
The journey does not end with the signing ceremony. It is, in many ways, where the real work begins.
The immediate focus will be on completing the necessary groundwork, strengthening institutional and clinical partnerships, meeting the relevant regulatory and quality requirements and putting in place the structures needed to support the programme.
The goal is to have the proposed programme ready for rollout in January 2027, subject to the completion of the required approvals and processes.
For KUC, this is more than an agreement between two institutions. It is part of a wider commitment to expanding access to relevant, practical and quality university education while responding to the needs of the community and the region.
Today, we signed the MoC.
Tomorrow, the work continues.
Watch this space as Kabarnet University College continues to live out its vision and mission, one milestone at a time.