This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report will be handed to him on Tuesday next week.
Speaking at Kibabii University's 4th graduation ceremony in Bungoma County, the President urged Kenyans to carefully read the proposals in the document before deciding whether to back it or not.
He emphasized the importance of caution when discussing the report, saying the initiative should not be used to divide Kenyans.
"It is only an ignorant person who will say there are no issues in this country that require to be addressed. Let us address them as adults, as civilized human beings, let us appreciate that we may have divergent views but our objective is to make our motherland better," the President said.
President Kenyatta assured that he will share the report with all Kenyans as soon as he receives it.
He expressed hope that through the report, Kenyans will get a chance to improve the country by strengthening the nation's governance architecture.
On higher education, the President said it helps in the development of skilled workforce and contributes to the country's global competitiveness.
He reiterated the importance of higher education in national development, saying the implementation of the Big 4 Agenda and Vision 2030 economic blueprints require skilled manpower.
At the ceremony, a total of 1,863 students graduated, with seven graduating with doctorate degrees.
The President donated Shs 5 million to the Kibabii University endowment fund and challenged the university's alumni to also contribute to the kitty meant to aid needy students.
