[PHOTOS]: Ruto awards charter to Open University of Kenya

In Summary

•Ruto appointed Equity CEO James Mwangi as the Chancellor of the first virtual public University in Kenya

•The President expressed confidence in Mwangi and noted that he believes in his leadership

03 August 2023 - 15:30

President William Ruto awards a charter to the first virtual public University in Kenya at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023
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President William Ruto on Thursday awarded a charter to the Open University of Kenya.

Ruto awarded the charter at the varsity's grounds in Konza Technopolis City in Machakos County.

Ruto was accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu, ICT CS Eliud Owalo, Foreign Affairs CS Alfred Mutua, Tourism CS Penina Malonza and Lands CS Zachary Njeru.

President William Ruto awards a charter to the first virtual public University in Kenya at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023
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Also present were, PSs and a section of local leaders led by Machakos Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

Ruto appointed Equity CEO James Mwangi as the Chancellor of the first virtual public University in Kenya.

Professor Ezra Maritim was appointed as the council chair.

The President expressed confidence in Mwangi and noted that he believes in his leadership.

President William Ruto awards a charter to the first virtual public University in Kenya at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023
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President William Ruto speaking during the Konza Technopolis at Konza City , Machakos County on August 3, 2023
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President William Ruto, Equity CEO James Mwangi and Professor Ezra Maritim during ceremony when he awarded a charter to the first virtual public University in Kenya at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023
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President William Ruto speaking during the Konza Technopolis at Konza City , Machakos County on August 3, 2023
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A section of leaders follow proceedings during the event where President William Ruto awarded a charter to the first virtual public University in Kenya at Konza Technopolis on August 3, 2023
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