Kabarak University Vice-Chancellor Henry Kiplagat (left) has a word with Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui (centre) and his Deputy Erick Korir during the official opening of the 7th Annual International Research Conference at Kabarak University, Nakuru on October 3, 2017. Governor Lee called on the county and national government to formulate laws to see to it that research is adequately funded to help solve 21st-century challenges.