This archive report was first published on 14 July 2020.
On July 14, 2020, MKU Vice-Chancellor Prof Stanley Waudo emphasized the importance of institutions of higher learning equipping youths with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful professionals.
Prof Waudo welcomed the decision to reopen institutions of higher learning, albeit in strict conformity to the set guidelines, acknowledging that digital learning is now the future.
At Mount Kenya University, the learning environment is designed to make learners ready for the job market once they graduate, following a recent study by research firm CPS International that ranked MKU graduates among the best in the job market.
According to Prof Waudo, the university's academic structure encourages progression from certificate, diploma to degree levels, offering a platform for everyone to acquire skills needed in the job market.
Founder Simon Gicharu stated that the university has put in place adequate measures to ensure students access quality yet affordable education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
He added, "The university produces skilled graduates who are not only employable but have the necessary skills for self-employment."
Prof Waudo noted that digital learning has now taken center stage due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the University has had to boost its infrastructure since a majority of students have embraced e-learning.
