President Ruto awards Charter to National Intelligence University

Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said.

The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a tool for transformation and not merely a means of acquiring certification.

Speaking when he awarded charters to the National Intelligence and Research University and the Islamic University of Kenya at State House Nairobi on Tuesday, he said: “I encourage both universities to bear this responsibility with integrity and dedication in their endeavour to inclusively uplift society.”

While the government appreciates efforts to expand public universities’ infrastructure and facilities, President Ruto pointed out, there is a need to ensure quality is not compromised and that graduates are well trained with skills to benefit the country.

“At this stage in our development history, universities must align education and training with national, regional and global development ambitions,” the President said.