KENYA: CUEA Prepares for its 28th Graduation Ceremony
The Catholic University
of Eastern Africa CUEA will be holding its 28th graduation ceremony
on 4th October 2013 at the university grounds in Langata Nairobi. Over
2500 students will be awarded degrees in various faculties including Theology, Art
and Social Science, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Social Justice and
Ethics and Cannon Law.
of Eastern Africa CUEA will be holding its 28th graduation ceremony
on 4th October 2013 at the university grounds in Langata Nairobi. Over
2500 students will be awarded degrees in various faculties including Theology, Art
and Social Science, Commerce, Science, Education, Law, Social Justice and
Ethics and Cannon Law.
The awards will include
post graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates. The
graduation ceremony will include all constituent colleges of CUEA, Eldoret GABA
Campus, Kisumu Campus and City Campus, which is situated at I & M building
in Nairobi Central business area.
post graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates. The
graduation ceremony will include all constituent colleges of CUEA, Eldoret GABA
Campus, Kisumu Campus and City Campus, which is situated at I & M building
in Nairobi Central business area.
The chief guest during
the ceremony will be the Nairobi county Governor Dr. Evans Kidero.
the ceremony will be the Nairobi county Governor Dr. Evans Kidero.
Among some of the major
achievements the university has witnessed in the recent past include the establishment
and commissioning of Pope Paul VI Learning Resource Center, which has been
rated the best Library in Africa; while CUEA’s University Librarian, Rev. Dr.
Fr. Maurice Kisenyi, was elected as the new Chairperson for the Kenya
University Librarians for the next two years. He succeeds Dr. Tirong Arap
Tanui, the University Librarian at Moi University.
achievements the university has witnessed in the recent past include the establishment
and commissioning of Pope Paul VI Learning Resource Center, which has been
rated the best Library in Africa; while CUEA’s University Librarian, Rev. Dr.
Fr. Maurice Kisenyi, was elected as the new Chairperson for the Kenya
University Librarians for the next two years. He succeeds Dr. Tirong Arap
Tanui, the University Librarian at Moi University.
Another major
achievement is the opening of a new campus at the city center in Nairobi. Moved
by her desire to serve the Church and society, the Catholic University of
Eastern Africa started its third Campus on 23rd April, 2013. It is
situated at the Central Business District (NCBD): I&M Bank Towers 10th,
11th and 14th floor and it is meant to reach out to many professionals who seek
to advance their career and young scholars who are coming into the scholarship
world with many young dreams to realize. The City Campus as it is known brings
her services closer to the people, enabling all to develop their career and
pursue their scholarly skills in an affordable, convenient and excellent way.
achievement is the opening of a new campus at the city center in Nairobi. Moved
by her desire to serve the Church and society, the Catholic University of
Eastern Africa started its third Campus on 23rd April, 2013. It is
situated at the Central Business District (NCBD): I&M Bank Towers 10th,
11th and 14th floor and it is meant to reach out to many professionals who seek
to advance their career and young scholars who are coming into the scholarship
world with many young dreams to realize. The City Campus as it is known brings
her services closer to the people, enabling all to develop their career and
pursue their scholarly skills in an affordable, convenient and excellent way.
CUEA also hosts the IBM
Research lab, which will officially be commissioned on 29th October this
year. The Lab is currently in its final stages of construction.
Research lab, which will officially be commissioned on 29th October this
year. The Lab is currently in its final stages of construction.
Another major
achievement within the recent past is the Certificate of Re-inspection
(Commission for University Education) which was issued to the University by the
government of Kenya. This certificate allows the CUEA to operate as a Private Chartered
University. CUEA’s constituent colleges; Hekima College, Tangaza College,
Marist International College and Regina Pacis University College, were awarded
with re-inspection reports at the same event.
achievement within the recent past is the Certificate of Re-inspection
(Commission for University Education) which was issued to the University by the
government of Kenya. This certificate allows the CUEA to operate as a Private Chartered
University. CUEA’s constituent colleges; Hekima College, Tangaza College,
Marist International College and Regina Pacis University College, were awarded
with re-inspection reports at the same event.
On 23rd February
2013, CUEA launched a strategic plan 2012-2022, at the Learning Resource Center
auditorium. The event was graced by the AMECEA executive board, principals of
CUEA’s affiliate colleges and the University’s staff and students.
2013, CUEA launched a strategic plan 2012-2022, at the Learning Resource Center
auditorium. The event was graced by the AMECEA executive board, principals of
CUEA’s affiliate colleges and the University’s staff and students.
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| (left) His Grace Archbishop Ziyaye, CUEA Chancellor with Cardinal Njue of Nairobi |
The University’s Vice Chancellor
Monsignor Dr. Pius Rutechura described the ten-year strategic plan as “The
blueprint that will guide the growth of the University.”
Monsignor Dr. Pius Rutechura described the ten-year strategic plan as “The
blueprint that will guide the growth of the University.”
He said that special
emphasis on the plan is based on ICT as CUEA plans to go digital in its
processes. “Students will access programmes, fee balances and other
services at the touch of a button.”
In addition to its many
achievements, CUEA recently opened a school for post graduate Studies.
achievements, CUEA recently opened a school for post graduate Studies.
AMECEA congratulates
all the graduates for their achievements and the whole of CUEA fraternity led
by Msgr. Pius Rutechura for the dedication and hard work that has seen the
university achieve more and more and continue to shine in the academic sphere; may
God bless your work.
Source: AMECEA Social Communications Department
