University alumni have been urged to give back to their former learning institutions by supporting current students, offering advice, internship opportunities as well as jobs to graduates.
Speaking during a top-drawer Champions Region Alumni Reunion in Eldoret City, Mount Kenya University (MKU) Vice Chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi said that alumni create a community that can support each other as well as students in many ways.
The VC noted that the reunion marks the inaugural physical reunion of a community that has always been strong, but is now becoming intentional—formally connected, deeply committed, and future-focused.
Prof Jaganyi said that with over 100,000 alumni around the world, represents an extraordinary resource of diverse talents, experiences, and stories that can inspire and support each other in countless ways.
The VC urged the alumni to give back to the institution by offering to mentor current students, offering internships and job opportunities that open doors for the next generation and contributing to scholarships, research, and campus development.
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“Volunteer your time in events, advisory roles, and alumni activities. By giving back, you empower others to succeed and ensure that our university continues to grow as a place of innovation, learning and opportunity,” he said.
Dr Emily Kirwok, Director of MKU Eldoret Campus and Chair of the Champions Cluster, emphasized the reunion’s core goals—reflecting on the past, reconnecting and inspiring alumni to support current students.
She called on alumni to actively contribute through mentorship, internships, and employment opportunities.
“As an institution that once mentored you, we now turn to you—our proud alumni—with a call to action. Let us collectively mentor the next generation, open doors to opportunities, and support graduates in finding meaningful employment,” Dr Emily said.
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Mercy Wanjiru, Regional Coordinator of the Kenya Private Schools Association (North Rift) and an alumnus of MKU expressed appreciation for the university’s sustained support of alumni engagement.
“This is not just an event; it is a coming home, a celebration of who we were, who we’ve become, and who we’re yet to be,” she said.
She pleaded with the alumni to support mentorship programmes, and help place students in internships and industry spaces. “We appreciate the commitment of MKU leadership that has enabled impact programs that benefit both alumni and the broader MKU community. We are happy to be associated with our alma mater, and we promise to give back through mentorship and other forums,” she said.
The reunion highlighted the vital role of alumni as champions in their fields—whether in business, healthcare, education, public service, or innovation. Their continued involvement through webinars,
By John Kamau
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