The Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya and Daystar University on Wednesday 13th September 2023 formalized their collaboration through signing a Framework of collaboration. The aim of this partnership signed at Daystar University main campus Athi River is to enhance the impact of programs carried out by both organizations by combining their approaches, strategies, and initiatives.
The partnership will see the two organizations collaborate in various environmental activities, youth empowerment activities including Entrepreneurship which is under the Leap Hubs program.
Daystar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro and Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi the Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation Kenya signed the agreement. Speaking at the signing held at Daystar University in Athi River, GPF Kenya’s Country Director Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi hailed Daystar University for promoting quality and inclusive education. He also applauded Daystar University for collaborating with GPF- Kenya in past environmental activities.
On his part the vice chancellor of Daystar University Prof. Laban Ayiro said the framework of collaboration will help strengthen the relationship between the two organizations and under this he mentioned “you get the best of others when you give the best of yourself.”
To kick start the engagement, the two organizations agreed to organize a business incubation and acceleration mentorship program to over 100 students in October 2023. The youth will be taken through a 4- day business development boot camp and a 1 -month business mentorship and coaching. This will be held at the Daystar Innovation Hub during the Innovation Festival scheduled for 16th -19th October, 2023.
