Karatina University, through the Directorate of Resource Mobilisation and International Programmes, recently held a three-day entrepreneurship training for students from 6 to 8 October 2026 at the Conference Hall, Kagochi Campus, in collaboration with The AVOCADO Foundation UK.
The training was graced by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Planning, Finance and Administration, Prof. Richard Kiai, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Research and Student Affairs, Prof. Franklin Wabwoba. In their remarks, they encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunity to learn, grow and build sustainable ventures. They urged participants to embrace the training with an open mind and ensure they left with new knowledge, skills and a different perspective on entrepreneurship.
The World Changers Entrepreneurship Training (#WCET) aimed to equip students with practical skills to develop, manage and grow sustainable business ventures, enabling them to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and complement their academic qualifications with skills relevant to the job market.
A section of the students keenly following through the presentations.
The training covered five Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited Level 1 modules: Strategic Business Development, Creativity and Innovation, Funding and Finance, Resilience and Wellbeing, and Transformational Leadership.
Through interactive sessions, group exercises and business idea presentations, students gained practical knowledge in identifying market opportunities, developing business models, budgeting, pricing, financial record keeping and accessing funding. The programme also emphasised resilience, ethical leadership and effective decision-making as essential elements of successful entrepreneurship.
The sessions encouraged students to move beyond discussing business ideas to identifying specific customers, addressing real needs within their communities and developing practical approaches to turning their ideas into viable ventures. Particular emphasis was placed on financial management, including understanding business profitability, separating personal and business finances, and identifying legitimate funding opportunities.
A section of the student during the breakout sessions with some of our lecturers.
The training also addressed the personal challenges of entrepreneurship, including managing stress, overcoming setbacks and balancing academic responsibilities with business activities. Through these discussions, students were encouraged to recognise resilience and wellbeing as important aspects of sustaining entrepreneurial ventures.
Participants who completed the training qualify for CPD-accredited certification from The AVOCADO Foundation, with certificates expected to be issued later this year. They were also connected to a peer-support network providing continued access to facilitators, international alumni, financial literacy resources and business pitch opportunities
The participants pose for a group photo during the training
The initiative underscores Karatina University’s commitment to promoting innovation, strengthening entrepreneurial capacity and empowering students to translate their ideas into viable business ventures that contribute to sustainable economic development.
Through its collaboration with The AVOCADO Foundation UK, the University continues to create opportunities for experiential learning, equipping students with practical competencies to pursue entrepreneurship and contribute to Kenya’s economic growth.