KARATINA UNIVERSITY HOSTS WAZEE WA NYUMBA KUMI WORKSHOP

On August 7, 2025, Karatina University, through its Directorate of Community Outreach, held a capacity-building workshop for the Wazee wa Nyumba at the Senior Common Hall in Main campus. The workshop attracted the local administration led by the Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, Elders and community members from Muthea, Magutu and Gathehu locations. The workshop was held under the theme: ‘Strengthening Community leadership and Security management. This aimed to empower the eldes for an inclusive and responsive governance.

The workshop was officially launched by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration Prof. Richard Kiai on behalf of the Vice Chancellor. He delivered the VC speech and urged the members to embrace dialogue unity and inclusivity. On the hand the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Research and Student Affairs Prof. Franklin Wabwoba encouraged community-driven solutions, “Sisi kwa Sisi” to promote peace and unity.

The participants keenly following through the presentations during the workshop.

Speaking during the workshop, Prof. Margaret Mwenje the Director Community Outreach appreciated the members for accepting their invitation and showing up for the workshop. The participants were taken through various sessions, including the mandate on Nyumba Kumi Wazee in governance, the role of wazee in enhancing intergenerational dialogue, unity, and conflict resolution, and security management in the community. Later on as the VC made an appearance, he emphasized on how his goal has always been to ensure that the university makes an impact in the society.

Throughout the sessions the participants had interactive discussions between the community members and the campus representatives. The workshop is a dedication to how Karatina University focuses on strengthening community leadership structures and promoting a secure society between the community and the students.