The Flash Magazine - May 2019 edition

Abstract

As individuals and institutions make strides in growth and development, they undergo a myriad of changes and challenges. The University of Embu, like other upcoming institutions, has metamorphosed from a simple Agricultural Staff Training Institute to an admirable modern University. This edition explores some of the milestones that the University has attained in the recent past. Major events featured in this edition range from the official opening of the new state-of-theart Professor George Magoha Library and the launch of the University Endowment Fund by the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, to the formal installation of Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru as the first Vice-Chancellor of University of Embu. This edition also features the University’s 3 rd Graduation Ceremony during which the best Editorial EDITORIAL BOARD graduating student received the Chancellor’s Award. Other top-performing students in the five schools won University scholarships and have since joined various masters’ programmes. Our very talented student artists also displayed their prowess during the 3rd UNESCO-KNATCOM Cultural Celebrations held at the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu County, where they scooped national awards. Despite the reduction in government capitation in the recent past, University activities have been going on without disruption, albeit at a limited scale. This has been made possible by the University’s symbiotic relationship with its research and financial partners. To this end, the 3rd University Cultural Festival received a financial boost of Ksh. 1.6 million from Kenya Commercial Bank which enabled the activity to go on as scheduled. Other notable successful events include the Careers Day, University of Embu Students Association (UESA) elections, Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service and the Open Access Week.

The above milestones could not have been achieved without the cooperation of various stakeholders. The Flashlight Editorial Board wishes to appreciate individuals and corporates who have continuously supported the University in its endeavour to provide excellent training and research for service to humanity. As you read this edition, remember to ask yourself what you have done so far to make the University what it is today. We also wish to ask staff, students and all our stakeholders to support the Vice-Chancellor in his tireless efforts to firmly place the University in the league of world class universities. The task is not easy, but with God all things are possible.