New Staff Orientation Seminar was officially opened on Friday, 13th February 2026, by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Henry K. Kiplangat. The event brought together members of the University Management Board, Deans of Schools, Directors, Heads of Departments, and newly appointed faculty and staff for a comprehensive induction programme focused on institutional alignment, professional excellence, and faith-based service.
In his keynote address, Prof. Kiplangat congratulated the new staff members for emerging successful from a highly competitive recruitment process. He described their appointment as both a professional milestone and a calling to serve through education anchored in Biblical Christian values. He reminded participants that every position within the University, whether in academic, administrative, operational, or support roles, plays a critical part in advancing the institution’s mission of holistic education and societal transformation. He subsequently declared the seminar officially open.
The orientation programme featured structured sessions led by senior administrators and directors, covering key operational and strategic areas of the University. Presentations from the offices of Academic Affairs, Administration and Human Resources, Finance, and the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Institutional Planning provided clarity on governance structures, institutional policies, performance appraisal systems, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Outreach also outlined research expectations and opportunities for scholarly engagement.
Participants were introduced to the University’s history, governance framework, and strategic plan for 2022–2026, which guides institutional growth and continuous improvement. The sessions further highlighted the structure of the University’s seven schools and its diverse academic portfolio of over one hundred accredited programmes spanning certificate, diploma, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The Open, Distance and eLearning Centre presented flexible learning pathways designed to expand access to quality education.
Faith integration remained central throughout the seminar discussions. New staff were oriented on the University’s vision, mission, core values, and moral code, which emphasize integrity, professionalism, patriotism, innovation, and mindfulness of others. The importance of integrating faith and learning in teaching, research, and service was reaffirmed, alongside expectations regarding chapel participation and Christian conduct in professional practice.
The programme also provided briefings on staff welfare and campus support services, including medical services, library resources, catering facilities, and professional development opportunities. The Human Resource office emphasized continuous learning initiatives such as training programmes, annual staff seminars, team-building activities, and the 50% tuition fee waiver available to eligible staff pursuing further studies.
In his closing remarks during the opening session, the Vice-Chancellor encouraged the new faculty and staff to embrace teamwork, innovation, and accountability in service delivery. He challenged them to act as ambassadors of the University in their professional networks and communities, supporting student recruitment and promoting institutional programmes with confidence and accuracy.
The 2026 orientation seminar marked a significant milestone in integrating new employees into the University community, equipping them with the knowledge, institutional culture, and strategic direction necessary to contribute meaningfully to academic excellence and transformative service.
