Karatina University reaffirmed its commitment to national cohesion, good governance, and sustainable development through a sensitization walk on National Values and Principles of Governance and Public Service as enshrined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The event was attended by staff and students, including members of the Karatina University Special Needs Students Association, and was led by the National Cohesion and Values Mainstreaming Committee comprising Dr. Michael Gachahi, Dr. Grace Kamotho, Ms. Monicah Njau, Mr. Evans Nalwa, and Ms. Loise Kamau.
The event, organized by the University’s National Cohesion and Values Mainstreaming Committee, brought together members of staff and students in a campus-wide awareness campaign under the theme “Harmonious Coexistence and Sustainable Development: Embracing National Values and Principles.”
The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Kellen Kiambati addressing the audience during the National Values and Principles of Governance Walk at the Multi-Purpose Resource Centre
The sensitization walk was flagged off by the Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration), Prof. Kellen Kiambati, who emphasized the importance of integrating national values and principles into everyday life. She noted that adherence to these values is critical in fostering national cohesion, responsible citizenship, and sustainable development.
A section of the students during the National Values and Principles of Governance Walk at the Main Campus.
The walk commenced at the Multi-Purpose Resource Centre and traversed key areas of the University, providing an opportunity to engage staff, students, and members of the surrounding community on the significance of national values and principles of governance.
The sensitization exercise further extended to the University’s Main Gate, where participants engaged members of the public, including public transport operators, on the importance of fostering harmonious relationships with students and the wider University community. The engagement highlighted the need for mutual respect and cooperation, particularly given that many students reside within the surrounding community.
The walk concluded at the Multi-Purpose Resource Centre, marking the culmination of a successful awareness campaign that reinforced the University’s role in promoting constitutional values, national unity, and responsible citizenship. Through such initiatives, Karatina University continues to nurture a culture of inclusivity, national cohesion, and good governance in line with its commitment to inspiring innovation and leadership for sustainable development.