Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Ogamba, has challenged MMU graduates to embrace innovation, adaptability, and integrity as they step into an increasingly digital and competitive world.
In a speech read on his behalf by Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr. Stephen Isaboke, during MMU’s 12th Graduation Ceremony held on Friday, October 31, 2025, the CS lauded the university’s graduation theme of promoting innovation for a sustainable future, saying that it is both inspiring and timely since the future is digital, the future is innovation.
Hon. Ogamba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening access, equity, and quality in the education sector through reforms such as the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the new equitable university funding framework. These initiatives, he noted, are designed to produce graduates who are globally competitive and ready for industry.
“Universities like MMU are integrating CBC principles into their programs to ensure our graduates are not just knowledgeable but capable — ready to apply their skills in solving real-world challenges,” he said.
The government, he added, is investing heavily in infrastructure and human capital development to align education with the national vision. This includes initiatives that empower young people, such as the Nyota Project, the Youth and Enterprise Development Fund, and expanded internship opportunities.
“The future belongs to those who are technologically agile and creatively bold. Our young people must continue learning, questioning, and innovating to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world,” he emphasized.
By Nicanor Ndiege