By Kamau Njoroge
Zetech University has officially been awarded a charter after fulfilling all regulatory requirements and after a rigorous assessment by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
While awarding the charter in a ceremony held at Kakamega State Lodge, President Uhuru Kenyatta lauded the University for being at the forefront in providing holistic higher education in the country.
“You have earned this charter having satisfied stringent requirements over a number of years. We now entrust our children to you and this is a heavy responsibility that we hope you will discharge in the best way possible. I urge you to continue engaging the industry players, both public and private so that you incorporate the industry needs, knowledge and innovation in your pursuit of knowledge creation,” he said.
The University Chancellor Prof Susan Alfano said that with the award of the charter, the University will now focus on sustaining and strengthening Academic and Scholarly Excellence in Teaching and Research as it continues to deliver market-driven programmes, cutting-edge research and innovations to serve society.
“There is an insatiable demand for industrious and virtuous young professionals with the right work ethic and necessary ethos for current global challenges. That’s what Zetech University has been endorsed to continue doing in conjunction with all stakeholders. We appreciate the government for recognising that private institutions play a vital role in promoting public welfare,” she said
The University Vice Chancellor Njenga Munene expressed confidence that the now chartered University will continue providing quality education while equipping students with skills and competencies that add value to society.
“The award of the charter by the President of the Republic of Kenya is public acceptance and confirmation that Zetech University is committed to meeting the standards of academic excellence set by the Commission for University Education,” Prof. Munene said.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that after a robust assessment and engagement, CUE was satisfied that Zetech University has adequate facilities, human, library and financial resources, viable relevant academic programmes and a sound governance structure and consequently recommended us for the award of charter.
The University Council representative Prof Harriet Kidombo lauded the University management and staff for their dedication to the delivery of the University mandate.
“With the award of the charter, the Council and Management of Zetech University now have the affirmation to confidently play its rightful role of offering quality education, training, research and innovation for sustainable development and providing the much-needed solutions in the society both locally and globally.
At the same time, Prof Munene divulged that the charter came at a time the University was broadening its undergraduate programmes by adding 10 more undergraduate degrees in its programmes.
The programmes include Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Technology, Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Media and Digital Communication and Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering.
The VC said that the new programmes herald a new chapter especially in Sociology, Technology and Political Science. He noted that the courses will be vital in keeping tabs with the changing world which is increasingly shaped by science and technology.
“We appreciate CUE for working with us and approving the new programmes that are in line with our teaching and training plan,” Munene said.
