This archive report was first published on 9 August 2019.
On Friday, Mount Kenya University (MKU) conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates on over 6000 students during its 16th graduation ceremony at Happy Valley Graduation Pavilion.
Prof Simon Gicharu, Chairman of the MKU Board of Directors, congratulated the graduands, saying they have gained valuable knowledge during their time at the university.
Gicharu emphasized the institution's commitment to quality education, stating that the graduates possess the necessary skills for the job market.
He also announced that the MKU Foundation will continue to support needy students, having offered scholarships worth Ksh 5 million.
The foundation is also supporting a Ksh 2.5 billion humanitarian grant proposal to establish 3000 rooms on the university's land, which would provide the second most friendly learning environment in Africa, after Stellenbosch in South Africa.
Prof Gicharu revealed plans to support exchange delegations between Stellenbosch and MKU to finalize the proposal.
He also invited doctors and researchers to join hands with MKU and its partners to combat the cancer pandemic.
Prof Gicharu requested the Vice-Chancellor to initiate the rebranding of research and postgraduate training at MKU.
Guest Speaker Dr Charles Mulli of Mullys Children Home congratulated the graduating class of 2019, urging the university to adopt the University of Iowa's model of community-engaged learning.
University Council's Chairman Prof Dadid Serem reaffirmed MKU's commitment to quality education, announcing plans to restructure the Medical School and establish a Kitale Open Distance and Electronic Learning Centre.
