- At Egerton University, Kimani Njoroge is remembered for making coding not just understandable, but inspiring. His leadership in shaping technology education and his mentorship beyond the classroom turned him into a legend whose influence continues to ripple through Kenya’s tech industry and beyond.
Thousands of former Egerton University students still speak of Kimani Njoroge with the kind of admiration reserved for the rare few lecturers who leave a lasting mark long after graduation, remembering him as the man who made coding make sense.
At a time when programming and software development ranked among the most feared courses on campus, Njoroge distinguished himself with a rare gift for turning complicated technical concepts into lessons students could easily grasp, whether the subject was writing code, debugging programmes or understanding software design.
His impact reached beyond the lecture hall into university leadership, where he served as Head of Information Technology and later as Chair of the Department of Computer Science, roles in which he helped strengthen academic programmes and shape the future of technology education at the institution.
Many graduates credit him with laying the foundation for their careers in software engineering, information technology, data science and other technology fields, with some describing his lessons as the spark that set them on a lifelong path in the digital world.
Njoroge’s classes were known for discipline and high standards. Attendance was mandatory, assignments had to be completed on time, and excuses rarely worked, yet students rarely complained because they understood his exacting expectations came from a genuine desire to see them succeed.
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Former students say what set him apart was not only his technical expertise but also his character, describing him as fair, approachable and deeply committed to helping others.
He was known for releasing exam results promptly and ensuring every student received the grade they had earned, a transparency that earned him widespread respect in an environment where complaints about delayed results were common.
Outside the classroom, he mentored students, offered career advice and supported many who faced academic and personal challenges, with his office regarded as a place where students could seek guidance without fear.
Today, as former students reminisce about their university days, one name repeatedly emerges with admiration and gratitude. For many, Njoroge was not just a lecturer but a mentor and a leader whose influence continues to be felt in boardrooms, tech firms, government offices and startups across Kenya and beyond.
In a profession where success is often measured by the lives transformed, Kimani Njoroge’s legacy speaks for itself, with the thousands of former students he taught standing as his greatest testimony.
By Jeff Kirui
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