Kenya Prisons Service Senior Superintendent, Vincent Ochola Gumbi, has been selected for the 2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 29, the US Embassy said Gumbi, who currently serves at the Kenya Prisons Service Headquarters will travel to the United States in August.
According to the embassy, the fellowship program will last 10 months and will be hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University.
"Congratulations Vincent Ochola Gumbi for your selection to the 2025 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship. Vincent, a Senior Superintendent at Kenya Prisons Service Headquarters departs Kenya in August to join Virginia Commonwealth University for the 10-month fellowship," the statement read.
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The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a non-degree, mid-career professional exchange initiative sponsored by the US Department of State.
The program was established in 1978 to honor Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey’s legacy and dedication to public service and international cooperation.
The fellowship includes several components, including the Humphrey Seminar, individualized course plans, workshops, and a Global Leadership Forum held in Washington, DC.
Eligibility for the program is open to individuals who are citizens of eligible countries and who have lived and worked in their home country for at least five years prior to application.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in a relevant field.
They must also show a strong record of leadership and commitment to public service.
Proficiency in English is mandatory, and candidates must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores as part of the application process.
This comes three months after two Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) cadets were selected to join top military academies in the United States.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 28, during a ceremony held in Nairobi by KDF in partnership with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM).
Cadet Moses Kipsang joined the United States Air Force Academy, while Cadet Philemon Munjuri was accepted into the United States Naval Academy.
