FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INTERNS – COHORT 7 – Karatina University

Karatina University bid farewell to the Cohort 7 Public Service Interns in a ceremony held on March 4^th, 2026. The interns, who had served at the university for a year, were appreciated for their dedication and contributions during their tenure.

The event was officially opened by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Finance & Administration), Prof. Richard Kiai, who expressed gratitude to the government for assigning the interns to Karatina University. He emphasized that internship is a valuable opportunity, urging the interns to reflect on their experiences, be curious and explorative, build networks, focus on their strengths, seek growth opportunities, and maintain a lifelong learning mindset.

The interns during the session

In attendance were the Human Resource team and the Registrar (Planning & Administration), who commended the interns for their commitment and encouraged them to apply the knowledge gained during their internship. The interns were taken through various career development sessions, including:

Survival skills, networking, and professional growth – Prof. Kellen Kiambati
CV writing, profile building, and interview preparation – Dr. Titus Githaiga
Corporate experience in professional settings – CS. Richard Ruhiu

The Registrar (P&A) encouraged the interns to apply what they had learned in their future careers, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

One of the interns receives a gift from Mr. Richard Ruhiu the Acting Registrar P&A

As a token of appreciation, the interns were awarded gifts, recognizing their efforts and contributions to the university. They expressed gratitude to Karatina University management for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and enhance their professional skills.

The team poses for a group with the cohort 7 PSC interns after the farewell ceremony.

The farewell marked the culmination of a transformative year for the interns, equipping them with practical skills, insights, and networks that will be instrumental in their career journeys.