Institutions of higher learning have been challenged to embrace innovation in order to increase their revenues.
Speaking
during the University of Nairobi’s 57th graduation ceremony on Friday,
Vice Chancellor Peter Mbithi said the higher education sector in Kenya
has experienced challenges caused by globalisation, which has condensed
revenue avenues.
during the University of Nairobi’s 57th graduation ceremony on Friday,
Vice Chancellor Peter Mbithi said the higher education sector in Kenya
has experienced challenges caused by globalisation, which has condensed
revenue avenues.
“The era of globalisation has been marked by fierce competition and shrinking revenue opportunities.
“However, there are also abundant opportunities that we can harness from the extensive changes,” Prof Mbithi said.
COLLABORATION
The
VC also recommended that universities should facilitate environmental
conservation to build national capacity for exploitation of natural
resources and forge partnerships among themselves.
VC also recommended that universities should facilitate environmental
conservation to build national capacity for exploitation of natural
resources and forge partnerships among themselves.
“There is value in the industry working together with
universities in developing local and sustainable solutions to the
problems facing our country.
universities in developing local and sustainable solutions to the
problems facing our country.
“Global research
universities are identified by their distinct contribution in providing
thought leadership in policy formulation, research innovations, growth
in incomes and environmental conservation,” he said.
universities are identified by their distinct contribution in providing
thought leadership in policy formulation, research innovations, growth
in incomes and environmental conservation,” he said.
GRADUATES
Out
of the 3,645 students, 48 being conferred with doctoral degrees (PhDs),
355 with master’s degree, 2,568 bachelor’s degree, 13 postgraduate
diplomas and 674 with diplomas.
of the 3,645 students, 48 being conferred with doctoral degrees (PhDs),
355 with master’s degree, 2,568 bachelor’s degree, 13 postgraduate
diplomas and 674 with diplomas.
They were drawn from
the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Architecture and
Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences, Education and External
Studies, School of Law and School of Nursing.
the Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Architecture and
Engineering, Biological and Physical Sciences, Education and External
Studies, School of Law and School of Nursing.
Prof Mbithi challenged the graduates to be transformative leaders.
He
added that the University of Nairobi has continued to maintain its
leadership position in offering quality education in the region.
added that the University of Nairobi has continued to maintain its
leadership position in offering quality education in the region.
