| dc.description.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. | en_US |
