THE EAST AFRICA REPORT

Kenyatta University has appointed Professor John Okumu as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, ending a six-month stint in an acting capacity, with the new university head outlining an ambitious agenda centred on financial recovery, curriculum reforms and improved student welfare. Speaking after his appointment, Prof Okumu thanked the University Council, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and the Kenyatta University community for the confidence they had placed in him. "Our core mission is teaching, research and community service," he said, adding that his administration would focus on strengthening these pillars while preparing the institution for major changes in higher education. A key priority, he said, is preparing the university for the Competency-Based Education (CBE) transition expected by 2029. Prof Okumu said the shift would require universities to redesign academic programmes, retrain lecturers, invest in practical learning facilities and secure additional funding. ...

More than 100 mechanics from across the North Rift gathered in Eldoret today as Vivo Energy Kenya celebrated the skilled professionals who keep Kenya's transport, agriculture and businesses moving. Held under the theme Celebrating the People Behind Kenya's Mobility Ecosystem, the 2nd annual Mechanics Wellness Day recognised the critical role mechanics play in powering the country's economy while reaffirming Shell Lubricants' long-term commitment to their wellbeing and professional growth. The event recognised mechanics for their pivotal contributions in driving Kenya's economy by keeping the country's transport, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, engineering and construction sectors running efficiently. Whether servicing tractors preparing farmland, trucks transporting fresh produce, buses connecting communities or family vehicles travelling across the country, mechanics are essential to Kenya's mobility ecosystem. Their expertise keeps people moving, ...