- Bomet University has set a target of enrolling 4,900 students, with 75 to 80 per cent expected to have reported by tomorrow.
- The university has planned a mop-up exercise for next week to reach students who have not yet reported.
- The growing student population has contributed to demand for accommodation, transport and other services in the local economy.
Bomet University says it is on track to meet its target of enrolling 4,900 students this academic year, with the institution expecting between 75 and 80 per cent of new students to have reported.
Registrar Fred Wafula said the university had made preparations to receive the expected intake and would continue with a mop-up exercise next week to give students who have not yet reported an opportunity to join the institution. “We are expecting about 4,900 students, and we are optimistic that between 75 and 80 per cent will have reported by tomorrow,” Wafula said.
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He said the university had already set aside allocations for the mop-up exercise, with a committee in place to coordinate the process. The exercise will be conducted after student orientation, allowing the institution to first settle those who have already reported before reaching out to those who have yet to take up their places. “The mop-up will continue next week after the orientation. We have made the necessary allocations and the committee is ready to ensure that students who have not reported are reached,” Wafula said, adding that the university remained prepared to accommodate the expected number of students and guide them through the transition into university life.
Bomet University President Ruth Siko said the growing student population was also contributing to the local economy, with students generating demand for accommodation, transport, food and other services. “The university is not only an institution of learning; it is also an important contributor to the local economy,” Siko said, adding that the institution was committed to ensuring students received quality education while being properly guided as they settled into their programmes. “We are guiding our students and taking them through their various programmes so that they understand what is expected of them. We remain committed to offering quality education,” she said.
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Siko said the university had put in place measures to help students adjust to their new environment and make informed choices about their studies. Students who had already reported to the university expressed excitement about joining the institution, describing the learning environment as good, with some saying they were looking forward to beginning their academic programmes and making use of the opportunities available.
The university expects the ongoing reporting and the planned mop-up exercise to bring it closer to its 4,900-student target as the new academic year gets underway.
By Kimutai Langat
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