NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18 – About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi’s Class of 2026 graduated on Friday after being conferred with degrees during the institution’s 75th graduation ceremony.

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The ceremony was held at the University of Nairobi’s Chancellor’s Court, with government and university officials challenging the graduates to apply their knowledge and skills to address societal challenges.

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba urged the graduates to look beyond seeking employment and instead use their education to create opportunities and develop solutions to challenges facing society.

“The world you are entering demands more than memorized knowledge,” Ogamba said. “It requires critical thinking, adaptability, and innovation to solve societal challenges and create opportunities.”

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The Cabinet Secretary said the government was implementing education reforms aimed at improving access to quality education in a rapidly changing world.

He cited the expansion of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programmes, competency-based learning and increased funding as some of the measures being pursued.

Ogamba also announced plans for a policy aimed at ensuring full financing for students in public universities and technical institutions, saying financial constraints should not prevent deserving Kenyans from accessing higher education.

Presenting the Class of 2026 to the Chancellor, University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub N. Gitau described the 75th graduation as a celebration of the institution’s legacy and the generations of graduates who have gone on to serve in different sectors.

Gitau outlined the university’s priorities, including student success, research advancement, digital transformation and stronger alumni engagement.

He also highlighted the University of Nairobi’s role in continental collaboration, citing the Africa Forward Summit hosted by the institution.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya