- Uhuru Kenyatta visited Kabarak to pay tribute to the late second president Daniel arap Moi and his wife
- Uhuru urged Kabarak University graduands to embrace global innovation and leadership
- Gideon Moi announced the institution’s full transition to solar power, reinforcing the university’s sustainability commitment
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Nakuru – Former president Uhuru Kenyatta today paid a heartfelt visit to the home of Kenya’s second president, Daniel arap Moi, in Kabarak.
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In photos shared online, Uhuru was warmly received by Moi’s son, Gideon Moi, and was seen laying wreaths on the graves of the late president and his wife, Lena Moi.
Uhuru described the couple as “founding visionaries whose legacy continues to shape the country and key national institutions.”
The visit came shortly after Uhuru graced Kabarak University’s 21st graduation ceremony, where 2,385 graduands received degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
What Uhuru told Kabarak University graduates
In his keynote address as the chief guest, he urged the graduates to embrace a global mindset and use their skills to strengthen Kenya’s competitiveness in science, technology, and innovation.
“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,” Uhuru said.
The former president further reminded the graduands that Kenya is already recognised worldwide for leadership in several sectors, and with their skills, they can position the country as a hub of innovation, not only in Africa but globally.
He praised the institution, founded by the late president Moi, for staying true to its founding principles of faith, excellence, and service.
“Kabarak University has grown from graduating a few hundred students to thousands today, becoming a beacon of higher education in Kenya and beyond, just as Mzee Moi envisioned,” Kenyatta said.
In his remarks, Gideon Moi, who also serves as the university’s chancellor, outlined the institution’s ambitious future and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Will Kabarak University ditch KPLC for solar power?
Gideon announced that the university will fully transition from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to solar power.
“We are commissioning the first phase of our renewable energy project, providing reliable, clean power for uninterrupted learning, research, and innovation. This milestone reinforces Kabarak University’s leadership in sustainable education, positioning us as a pioneer in Africa,” he said.
“We will start with Moi High School, Kabarak, before we transition to the university. We will be switching off KPLC and switching on God’s energy, which is what God gave us, the natural energy, solar power,” he added.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
