Ruto Grants Charter to Kenya’s Open University
President William Ruto has formally inaugurated the Open University of Kenya, situated in Konza City within the borders of Machakos County.
On Thursday, the leader of the country granted a Charter to the university, and during the same event, James Mwangi, the CEO of Equity Bank, was designated as the Chancellor of the institution.
During the launch event, Ruto described the University as an institution intended to cater to regular individuals, offering opportunities for street vendors and public transport drivers to pursue higher education.
“This is a bottom-up institution, people who couldn’t afford will now be able to afford and access education from anywhere,” he said.
OUK Chancellor Mwangi said the University shall optimize the technology.
“Global challenges led us to put up this mode of learning, Covid 19 taught us, increase in demand for higher education, advances in IT provide efficient modes of teaching and learning,” he said.
The organization will provide remote education, enabling students to learn according to their own schedule and location.
The institution will provide classes in areas such as Science and Technology, Education, Economics and Business, and Agriculture.
The inaugural group of students will commence their learning journey in September.
Ruto Grants Charter to Kenya’s Open University
