Moi University makes a difference

Moi University hit the headlines by clinching position two in this year’s University ranking. This is an improvement as compared to last year where it emerged third. In the report, Moi University overtook Kenyatta University which came third as the University of Nairobi secured the first place.

Speaking during the 30^th graduation ceremony, the chancellor of Moi University Prof Miriam Were said that that was just a beginning. “Everything is possible through determination and hardworking. We are up for big gears”, she said. 

Some of the cited reasons which contributed to this positivity includes improved accommodation. Initially, accommodation was a great challenge in the University. Its partnership with… and the Kenya Vision 2030 has enhanced it to build more Hostels. Besides, it has managed to pay for rental houses at the stage and the surrounding environment. This has enabled it to accommodate the maximum number of students without sending others packing.

 

Hostel M. One of the Kenya vision 2030 project.   |Photo: Ednah Ombaso

Double intake which remains a menace to some Universities like University of Nairobi has been a success in Moi University. For the second time, it was able to admit approximately 4,500 first year students without punishing other groups of students. No group has suffered “further notice”

Moi University houses the Moi University Radio (MU FM) and the Kenya Television Services (KTS). These media, apart from informing, entertaining and educating, offers support to Media students. Students use them in practice, a phenomenon which has made it to produce professionals in that field.

Subsequently, the online room booking which took course on July 23, 2014 has led to a smooth running of the room allocation process and a better accounting system. Corruption, paperwork and long queues has also been reduced.

The exchange program was another contributing factor. The University grants international students an opportunity to study as well as showcasing their culture. This has promoted the cultural diversity and understanding between members. Besides, the University has set up branches all over the country. This has enabled it to gain publicity hence attracting more students in.

This report marks the beginning of a new race for Moi University. “We are working hard to top the list come next year”, said Prof Were. She urged everybody to be responsible as they steer towards vision 2030.