CUEA Deputy Vice-Chancellor Urges Gaba Graduates to Champion Ethical Leadership and Innovation
By Stephen Mbobu
Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Justus M. Munyoki, has challenged the Gaba Campus Class of 2026 to become agents of change by upholding ethical leadership, embracing innovation and using their knowledge to address societal challenges.
Addressing the graduands, in a post graduation ceremony in the campus based in Eldoret-Kenya, Prof. Munyoki congratulated them on their academic achievement, describing their success as a demonstration of commitment and resilience throughout their studies.
He noted that CUEA graduated 3,228 students on Friday, October 23, comprising 2,520 from the University and 708 from its affiliate and constituent colleges. 77 Graduands earned Doctoral Degrees. Of all the University’s graduates, Gaba accounted for 272. All these demonstrated CUEA’s growing contribution to knowledge generation, research and innovation.
Prof. Munyoki encouraged the Gaba graduands to take pride in being part of the University’s contribution to higher education and research, urging them to use the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies to make society a better place.
Speaking in line with this year’s graduation theme, “Transforming Societies through Ethical Leadership, Transformative Education, Research and Innovation,” he called on the graduates to begin their transformation journey in themselves.
He urged them to reflect the values acquired at CUEA through their attitudes, conduct and interactions at home, in the workplace and in the wider society.
“The change must begin with yourself,” he said, emphasising that graduates should demonstrate through their actions that they are products of an institution committed to truth and ethical formation.
He reminded the graduands of CUEA’s motto, “Consecrate them in the truth,” urging them to uphold truth and integrity even when doing so comes at a personal cost.
According to Prof. Munyoki, graduation marks the beginning of greater responsibilities, as graduates are expected to meet not only their families’ expectations but also contribute meaningfully to society.
He encouraged them to define their personal aspirations, establish realistic and achievable goals, and identify opportunities that would enable them to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.
With technological advancement making the world more interconnected, he urged the graduates to look beyond local opportunities and explore possibilities in the global marketplace.
He further challenged them to adopt a problem-solving mindset, believe in their abilities and take initiative rather than blame their circumstances.
“Be a problem solver, not a problem seeker; be the solution, not the problem; be a job creator, not a job seeker,” he urged the graduates, stressing the importance of a positive attitude and self-belief in navigating professional and personal challenges.
Prof. Munyoki also encouraged those able to pursue further studies to consider continuing their academic journeys at either CUEA’s Gaba or Lang’ata Campus, depending on their preferred programmes and levels of study.
He concluded by asking the graduates to serve as ambassadors of the University, speak positively about their alma mater and uphold the values that had shaped their academic experience.
He wished the Class of 2026 success as they embark on the next chapter of their lives, carrying forward CUEA’s commitment to truth, ethical leadership and service to society.