President William Ruto has officially granted a charter to Islamic University of Kenya (IUK) following approval from the Commission for University Education (CUK).
The Head of State, who was speaking on Tuesday during the award ceremony, praised IUK for its potential to foster unity, positioning it as an institution committed to social justice in the country and around the world.
Ruto said the university in particular will shoulder the noble burden of serving as a beacon of solidarity, cohesion and peaceful coexistence in a world often divided by race, ethnicity and religion.
He said it will contribute to graduates professionally grounded in ethical values, dedicated to promoting tolerance and mutual respect.
The institution, which is located in Kisaju along the Nairobi-Namanga Highway in Kajiado, was founded in the early 2000s through ITED (International Trust for Education) and was initially established as an institution offering Islamic and Arabic language courses at the diploma level before it was upgraded to fully-fledged university offering degrees in various fields.
In his remarks, Ruto underscored the necessity for universities in the country to collaborate closely with industry to produce graduates who meet Kenya’s evolving developmental needs, particularly in fields like engineering, security and digital innovation.
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“Universities and industry must work together to equip future engineers to meet Kenya’s development needs,” he stated.
The president challenged universities to set high standards in academics and moral responsibility.
He urged the CUE to rigorously oversee academic standards, ensuring that Kenyan universities meet regional and international benchmarks.
One of the roles of CUK is to monitor and evaluate the state of university education systems in relation to the national development goals and licence any student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya and any activities by foreign institutions.
By Obegi Malack
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