It was a nice ambience to the podium of Kibabii University graduation square as the class of 2023 graduates were happy to enjoy the fruits of their hardwork after four years of study. On Friday 15, 2023 Kibabii University celebrated its 8th graduation ceremony . The celebrations took place in the institution’s main campus in Bungoma County.
Kibabii awarded 21 Doctorate of Philosophy PHDs to respective graduates and the University has currently acquired 70 promotions chosen by H.E President William Ruto to various State activities and State jobs. Among the promotions is the Chairperson of Kenya Literature Bureau Dr Risper Namasoka Wepukhulu and the Chairman of Kenya Youth Council Madam Sophy Waliaula.
The University also produced a student whose currently working with Nation Media under broadcasting.
The Ceremony was was officially opened by the varsity’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Ipara Odeo. ” In accordance to section 21E of University Act 2012 and Section 91 as read with section 24 of Kibabii University Charter 2015, By power confessed upon me in the statue , I the Vice Chancellor of Kibabii University declare the convocation the 8th congregation .” He added that Mr Paul Mungai was the Chief Guest for the congregation.
“The function of the Chancellor may in the absence or in capacity of chancellor under section 3 be performed by chairperson of council for a period not exceeding 3 months.” He concluded.
During the ceremony, Class valedictory speech was given by Mirriam Chelagat Rotich . Mirriam joined Kibabii University in 2019 and she was pursuing Bachelor of science in Chemistry . She is among the First Class honors with 74 marks.
“First and foremost , I take this opportunity to congratulate the Kibabii University Class of 2023 and appreciate honor restored upon me to speak on your behalf .Today marks significant milestone in our lives standing here as the validations of these class am more happy. Through hardwork, pain, toil and determination we have made it,” she read.
Kibabii University offers various schools and faculties under School of Education, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Computing and Informatics and School of Nursing.
The University also offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) accredited courses .
University of Nairobi also celebrated its 70th graduation, Maseno University had its 23rd graduation as Kenyatta University had its 58th ceremony the same day.