Thank you. Thank you. Please take your seats. Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Gideon, for that introduction. Asanti Sana, Chancellor of Kabarak University, the Honorable Gideon Moy, the chairman of the board of trustees, my brother here and your Muba Raymond. Kuto agreement, chairman of the governing council, the vice chancellor, Professor Kiplagat, all members of council, faculty, graduates, parents, distinguished guests, Kabarak University.
Let me say it's a great honor to join all of you today for this 21st graduation ceremony and to say how deeply humbled I am to celebrate this milestone with you. I extend my warmest congratulations to every graduate, your families, and indeed the entire Kabarak community. As we all know, Kabarak University was founded on a vision of faith, excellence, and service by the late president, his excellency Daniel to teacher of Moy. His dream was to create an institution where young men and women would be nurtured not only in knowledge but also in character. Today, as we witness the graduation of 2,385 candidates, we see that vision alive and thriving. From the early years when the university graduated only just a few hundred students to the thousands graduating today, it is evident that Kabarak University has grown into a beacon of higher education in Kenya and beyond, just as the late president Musey envisioned.
The theme of this graduation celebrating a year of fresh impetus, entrepreneurship, partnerships, internalization and excellence in quality standards is both timely and visionary. Entrepreneurship is an integral part of any developing nation. Kenya's future depends on innovators who can transform challenges into opportunities. I commend Kabarak University for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. You have taken bold steps in transforming this institution into an entrepreneurial hub of innovation, applied research and job creation. The evidence of this is several students who have been guided by the faculty mentors that have already translated scientific theories into impressive prototypes. Prototypes that the institution has copyrighted in readiness for upscaling to patents and commercialization. I congratulate you all on that.
I take note of the notable partnerships and memorandum of understanding that the university has engaged in collaboration with local and international universities and organizations of notable repute. So once again, congratulations for taking this lead. To you, my young friends, the graduates of 2025, you are stepping into a globalized world. The foreign languages program, international conferences and symposia that you have participated in gives you a competitive edge. I ask you to carry the name of Kenya and Kabarak University proudly wherever you go. Excellence must be your daily habit. The discipline of integrity, consistency, and service. Let this be your hallmark as ambassadors of this institution. Your skills are not just for personal advancement. They are for nation building. The programs that you have pursued here from STEM to law, from education to business are directly aligned with these national priorities. As you step out, remember that you are the builders of Kenya's today, not just tomorrow.
Vice Chancellor, let me take this opportunity to also congratulate you, the council, the various faculties, teaching staff, non-teaching staff on the exemplary work taking place here. Such strides reflect the university's commitment to excellence, and I must commend the leadership for your vision. I celebrate the new programs to be rolled out in January 2026. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They are indeed the future. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, the Master of Science in Data Science, Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, the Master of Science in Chemistry are market-driven programs that will give your students a competitive edge globally. I am also informed that a British council funded project that through a British funded project the dean of the school of law Professor Jon Ogo is undertaking a fellowship at Cardiff University in the UK. I understand that this fellowship he will be working with legal experts to develop the master of laws in judicial science a program that will position Kabarak University as a continental leader in judicial education in 2026. I also commend your bold step in aligning curricula with a competency based education system. This is forward-looking and will ensure our students receive quality education under the new curriculum.
When I look at you all today, I see hope. The hope I felt also as a young man stepping into the unknown. That hope combined with courage is what builds nations. You are entering a world where borders are less important than ideas. Keep in mind that Kenya is already recognized for leadership in ICT, fintech, renewable energy. With your skills, you can position Kenya as a hub of innovation, not just in Africa, but globally. As I conclude, allow me to pay tribute to the most important people here, our parents and guardians who have sacrificed so much to see their children succeed. Your dedication is the foundation of today's celebration. To the entire faculty and staff, thank you for your commitment to excellence. You have shaped these graduates into men and women ready to serve. Graduates, today you step into a world full of possibilities. The degrees you hold are not just credentials. They are tools to build a better Kenya and a better world. True leadership is measured by service. True success by the lives that you will uplift and true greatness by the integrity with which you shall live. Carry with you the values of faith, excellence and service. Let your light shine across in different boardrooms, in different government offices, in different international organizations, in the private sector. Let them see that Kabarak has molded great men and women. I salute you the class of 2025. May your journey ahead be marked by courage, innovation, and excellence. Go forth and make a difference. The world is ready and waiting for you. God bless you all. God bless Kabarak University. God bless the people and country of Kenya that we love. Thank you.
See, even you guys will come back for that. It's a major milestone, an important milestone that shows that Kabarak University is right there at the edge of what the world is looking at today. In this world where climate change and all of these things are major factors, we can see Kabarak University taking a lead in showing how to conserve, use what God has given us in plenty and turn that into power and energy to power not just this university but to power industry, to power innovation. When we look at AI especially all these are technologies that are going to completely revolutionize how we do, how we work, how we move, how we think. Be at the forefront. Lead the way. And I'm sure that with that your success will not be just for Kabarak University, but for Kenya and Africa as a whole. Merry Christmas, a happy and prosperous new year. Thank you very much.
