AMECEA: CUEA Signs MoU with KIMC for Kiswahili Degree studies
The Catholic University of
Eastern Africa has signed an agreement with the Kenya Institute of Mass
Communication (KIMC) which will see diploma graduates from KIMC complete a
degree in Kiswahili and Communication at CUEA.
Eastern Africa has signed an agreement with the Kenya Institute of Mass
Communication (KIMC) which will see diploma graduates from KIMC complete a
degree in Kiswahili and Communication at CUEA.
The
extra qualification in the Kiswahili language will help the students who mostly
work as journalists to easily get jobs. According to Prof. Clara Momanyi, the
HoD Kiswahili at CUEA, the Kiswahili language has gone beyond the borders of
East Africa. At the MoU signing, she said that Kiswahili is being taught in
Germany, Japan and some states in USA.
extra qualification in the Kiswahili language will help the students who mostly
work as journalists to easily get jobs. According to Prof. Clara Momanyi, the
HoD Kiswahili at CUEA, the Kiswahili language has gone beyond the borders of
East Africa. At the MoU signing, she said that Kiswahili is being taught in
Germany, Japan and some states in USA.
Prof.
Clara Momanyi, the initiator of the partnership stated,” Kiswahili ni lugha ya kimataifa, sio lugha ya kuwaendea watu chini
tena; hivi sasa ina soko kubwa sana” meaning (Kiswahili is now an
international language, not for reaching only the lowly and now has a vast
market).
Clara Momanyi, the initiator of the partnership stated,” Kiswahili ni lugha ya kimataifa, sio lugha ya kuwaendea watu chini
tena; hivi sasa ina soko kubwa sana” meaning (Kiswahili is now an
international language, not for reaching only the lowly and now has a vast
market).
The
department of Kiswahili (under Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) developed a
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication, in recognition of the need for
good knowledge of the Kiswahili language for purposes of communication in
various sectors. The Commission for University Education (CUE) approved the
programme.
department of Kiswahili (under Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) developed a
Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication, in recognition of the need for
good knowledge of the Kiswahili language for purposes of communication in
various sectors. The Commission for University Education (CUE) approved the
programme.
This
degree, the first of its kind in our university education system, seeks to
develop communication experts in Kiswahili, which is Kenya’s first official
language as documented in Article 7 of Kenya’s Constitution (2010). It is
envisioned that the graduates from this programme will not only be equipped in
Kiswahili studies but will also be well versed in the technical aspects of
language in relation to communication.
degree, the first of its kind in our university education system, seeks to
develop communication experts in Kiswahili, which is Kenya’s first official
language as documented in Article 7 of Kenya’s Constitution (2010). It is
envisioned that the graduates from this programme will not only be equipped in
Kiswahili studies but will also be well versed in the technical aspects of
language in relation to communication.
To
realise this, CUEA has partnered with Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
(KIMC) to offer the programme. KIMC is equipped with modern facilities for
training in the fields of electronic and telecommunication engineering, film
production, radio and television production, print and broadcast journalism,
electronic and studio technology. It will offer the resources for the practical
aspects of the course while CUEA will offer skills in communicative competence
and theory.
realise this, CUEA has partnered with Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
(KIMC) to offer the programme. KIMC is equipped with modern facilities for
training in the fields of electronic and telecommunication engineering, film
production, radio and television production, print and broadcast journalism,
electronic and studio technology. It will offer the resources for the practical
aspects of the course while CUEA will offer skills in communicative competence
and theory.
During
the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at KIMC, the heads of
both institutions echoed their commitment to work together to contribute to the
quality of higher education in the region.
the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at KIMC, the heads of
both institutions echoed their commitment to work together to contribute to the
quality of higher education in the region.
The
Director of Academic Linkages, Rev. Prof. Peter I. Gichure pointed out that the
partnership, between a government and public institution was a confirmation
that institutions can work together. He expressed hope to have many other
working ventures with KIMC. The chair of the KIMC alumni, Mr. Muitiriri (a
radio presenter at Radio Maisha) referred to the partnership as a new beginning
especially for KIMC alumni, who now have an opportunity to advance their
education to a Bachelor’s level upon completion of their Diploma studies at
KIMC.
Director of Academic Linkages, Rev. Prof. Peter I. Gichure pointed out that the
partnership, between a government and public institution was a confirmation
that institutions can work together. He expressed hope to have many other
working ventures with KIMC. The chair of the KIMC alumni, Mr. Muitiriri (a
radio presenter at Radio Maisha) referred to the partnership as a new beginning
especially for KIMC alumni, who now have an opportunity to advance their
education to a Bachelor’s level upon completion of their Diploma studies at
KIMC.
Mr.
Hiram Mucheke, the KIMC Director said that the two institutions have the
potential to work together and other ways of collaboration would be pursued in
due course.
Hiram Mucheke, the KIMC Director said that the two institutions have the
potential to work together and other ways of collaboration would be pursued in
due course.
Prof.
Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, the Chairman of the KIMC Council emphasised that
“kutumia Kiswahili nikuajibika … lugha ya Kiswahili ni lugha rasmi na pia ya
taifa”(speaking in Kiswahili is doing the right thing, Kiswahili is an official
and national Language). CUEA’s Vice Chancellor, Msgr. Dr. Pius Rutechura,
assured KIMC of its commitment to offer the best in meeting objectives of the
partnership.
Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, the Chairman of the KIMC Council emphasised that
“kutumia Kiswahili nikuajibika … lugha ya Kiswahili ni lugha rasmi na pia ya
taifa”(speaking in Kiswahili is doing the right thing, Kiswahili is an official
and national Language). CUEA’s Vice Chancellor, Msgr. Dr. Pius Rutechura,
assured KIMC of its commitment to offer the best in meeting objectives of the
partnership.
The
Memorandum of Understanding will allow KIMC and CUEA to, among other aspects:
jointly train students who will graduate as professionals in the area of
Kiswahili and Communication, use their resources (both human and material) in
training students and thus offer them the best of what each institution has and
conduct joint research for purposes of improving delivery of the programme.
Memorandum of Understanding will allow KIMC and CUEA to, among other aspects:
jointly train students who will graduate as professionals in the area of
Kiswahili and Communication, use their resources (both human and material) in
training students and thus offer them the best of what each institution has and
conduct joint research for purposes of improving delivery of the programme.
The
agreement was signed by the VC Msgr. Dr Pius Rutechura together with the
Director KIMC, Mr. Hiram Mucheke and witnessed by Rev. Prof. Peter Gichure,
Director Academic Linkages CUEA, and Prof Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, the Chairman,
KIMC Council.
agreement was signed by the VC Msgr. Dr Pius Rutechura together with the
Director KIMC, Mr. Hiram Mucheke and witnessed by Rev. Prof. Peter Gichure,
Director Academic Linkages CUEA, and Prof Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha, the Chairman,
KIMC Council.
Meanwhile, 46 beneficiaries of the
St. Elizabeth scholarship program were on 9th February 2016 taken through an
orientation of the university.
St. Elizabeth scholarship program were on 9th February 2016 taken through an
orientation of the university.
The
46 were selected by a team of St. Elizabeth lecturers and officials in
collaboration with a team of members of staff from the Registrar’s Office in
CUEA. The orientation took place at the Jubilee Auditorium. The new students
began their classes on 10th February 2016.
46 were selected by a team of St. Elizabeth lecturers and officials in
collaboration with a team of members of staff from the Registrar’s Office in
CUEA. The orientation took place at the Jubilee Auditorium. The new students
began their classes on 10th February 2016.
Speaking
during the orientation, the DVC Admin and Finance Prof. Pius Male encouraged
the new students to remain focused, read and abide by the school’s regulations
and utilize the available resources in the university especially the library.
during the orientation, the DVC Admin and Finance Prof. Pius Male encouraged
the new students to remain focused, read and abide by the school’s regulations
and utilize the available resources in the university especially the library.
The
scholarship program has been in Kenya for 14 years and has admitted 190
students in the country. It targets bright children from poor families who
cannot afford to pay their school fees and aims to eradicate the poverty
levels, ignorance and crime among young people.
scholarship program has been in Kenya for 14 years and has admitted 190
students in the country. It targets bright children from poor families who
cannot afford to pay their school fees and aims to eradicate the poverty
levels, ignorance and crime among young people.
A
formal partnership between The St. Elizabeth University of Health Sciences and
Social Work and CUEA was signed in 2012. The students are offered a full
tuition support by the Slovak Government through the Slovakia Embassy in Kenya
which is channeled through St. Elizabeth University. CUEA provides the basic
learning infrastructure facilities like the lecture rooms, library services,
computer labs, sports facilities and students’ welfare activities.
formal partnership between The St. Elizabeth University of Health Sciences and
Social Work and CUEA was signed in 2012. The students are offered a full
tuition support by the Slovak Government through the Slovakia Embassy in Kenya
which is channeled through St. Elizabeth University. CUEA provides the basic
learning infrastructure facilities like the lecture rooms, library services,
computer labs, sports facilities and students’ welfare activities.
SOURCE: CUEA Press
