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President Ruto awards charter to Open University of Kenya
President Ruto awards charter to Open University of Kenya
PHOTO:President William Ruto being received at Konza Technopolis City in Makueni County.on August 3, 2023 Image: GEORGE OWITI
 

By:
George Owiti

Posted:
Aug,03-2023 04:37:49
 
President William Ruto has awarded a charter to the Open University of Kenya.

Ruto awarded the charter at the varsity's grounds in Konza Technopolies City in Machakos County on Thursday.

He issued the charter in a function attended by various leaders including senior government officials such as Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaties, MPs, Governors among other leaders.

"In accordance with the requirements of the law, I William Samoei Ruto, the President of Kenya and Commander in Chief of the Armed forces, satisfied that the awarding of charter to the Open University of Kenya, will be of benefit to the advancement of University Education in Kenya," Ruto said.

The president cited Section 24 (1b) of the University Act while awarding the charter to the varsity.

"I William Samoei Ruto, President of  Kenya and the commander of Armed Forces, hereby award the charter to the Open University of Kenya in August 3, 2023 and wish the university a great success," Ruto said.

The varsity will operate under the theme 'The Innovative University for Inclusive Prosperity'.

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr is the host together with Machakos deputy governor Francis Mwangangi.

Source:
The Star