KCA University has announced the establishment of a Teachers
College dedicated to training professors and lecturers on the Competency-Based
Curriculum (CBC).
The college, set to operate within the university, aims to
equip educators with essential skills to effectively align with the CBC
transition process and enhance their ability to help learners fully grasp the
curriculum’s objectives.
Addressing over 2700
graduads during its 17th graduation ceremony held at Nairobi, Professor Isaiah
Wakindiki who is the university's vice chancellor said this initiative Is a
significant step toward addressing the critical need for well-prepared academic
staff in the CBC era.
The vice chancellor emphasized the urgent need for lecturers to
be prepared for the CBC transition, expressing concerns that many currently
lack the skills to facilitate the system effectively.
"We have started this process, and I know it will put
pressure on other universities to follow suit," Prof. Wakindiki said.
He drew parallels to the biblical example of Jesus Christ’s
disciples, who, despite years of learning, sought further guidance on essential
practices like prayer.
Prof. Wakindiki also lauded the government’s recent reforms
in higher education, stating that they were long overdue and vital to resolving
confusion in the sector.
He specifically advocated for a clear separation between
universities and artisan courses, arguing that mixing the two had caused
significant disarray.
"Sanity has to return to the education sector if we are
to deal firmly with the ongoing confusion in university education," he
remarked, adding that artisan courses should be well-regulated.
The newly appointed KCA Chancellor, Dr. Martin Oduor, outlined
his vision for KCA University to lead in aligning education with job market
demands.
"Our goal is to equip minds with the necessary knowledge to transform the world, rather than being shaped by it," he said.
Dr. Oduor urged the graduates to be innovative and focus on becoming job creators rather than job seekers, emphasizing the transformative power of education.
Dr. Oduor takes over from Prof. Olive Mugenda, who served as
Chancellor for a decade and is credited with steering the university to greater
heights.
Under her leadership
Oduor said, the university expanded its programs and infrastructure, earning a
reputation for academic excellence.
He further said that with the launch of the Teachers College
and a renewed vision under its new leadership, KCA University is positioning
itself as a trailblazer in education reforms, setting the pace for other
institutions to follow.
Oduor said the initiative not only addresses gaps in the CBC
transition but also reinforces the university's commitment to producing
graduates ready to tackle contemporary challenges.
Graduates interviewed expressed confidence in their
readiness to contribute to nation-building after completing their studies.
Mitchele Nyambura, who graduated with a degree in Counseling
Psychology, and Daniel Ndung’u, a Business and IT graduate, shared their
optimism about applying the knowledge and skills they acquired at the
university.
They emphasized their commitment to using their education to
make a meaningful impact, with Ndung’u adding that they aim to "balance
the equation in life" through their contributions to society.
