President William Ruto has declared that investing in science, technology, and innovation is Kenya's sole pathway to global competitiveness and prosperity, outlining ongoing education reforms and institutional expansions as part of this strategy.

• The president awarded charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to specialized degree-awarding status.
• Key figures present included South Korea National Assembly Speaker Woo-Won-shik and Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Migos Ogambo (Education), William Kabogo (ICT and Digital Economy), and Aden Duale (Health).
• President Ruto cited South Korea and the United States as models, emphasizing their economic transformation driven by world-class research universities and a national commitment to science and engineering.