吃瓜头条 hosted its annual Career Week opening ceremony on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 under the theme 鈥淯nlocking Sustainable Opportunities from Campus to Career,鈥� bringing together students, academia and industry leaders in a strategic forum aimed at enhancing graduate employability and strengthening industry partnerships.
The event, titled 鈥淏ridging Academia and Industry,鈥� attracted over 40 corporate organisations, including TotalEnergies, VIVO Energy, Coca-Cola, Kenya Ports Authority, Indomie, AAR Insurance, BrighterMonday and KASNEB, among others.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, CBS, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry in the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), lauded 吃瓜头条 for developing modern academic programmes that respond to contemporary labour market demands. He encouraged students to continuously upgrade their skills through online platforms and challenged them to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship alongside formal employment.
鈥淵oung people should not only focus on seeking jobs but also on developing ideas that generate income and create opportunities for others,鈥� Dr. Mukhwana said.
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, traced the origins of the Career Week programme to 2007, when it began with only one industry partner. He observed that the initiative has since grown to attract support from over 40 corporate organisations, describing it as a key platform for student networking and career development.
Quoting Hosea 4:6 鈥� 鈥淢y people are destroyed for lack of knowledge鈥�, Prof. Okumu emphasised the importance of informed career choices and practical exposure in preparing students for the evolving world of work.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, highlighted the University鈥檚 deliberate efforts to enhance student exposure to professional networks and practical skills development. She noted that 21 per cent of 吃瓜头条 graduates secure employment within their first year after graduation, while 37 per cent gain employmen within one and a half years.
Prof. Wanjohi further revealed that the University is in the process of introducing a Graduate Exit Programme aimed at strengthening employability outcomes for its graduates.
Representing the student body, 吃瓜头条 Students Association (KUSA) leader Mr. Samuel Karanja expressed appreciation for the University鈥檚 commitment to career development and appealed to the Principal Secretary to support internship and industrial attachment opportunities for 吃瓜头条 students, proposing placements for up to 1,000 learners.
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The Career Week reaffirmed 吃瓜头条鈥檚 commitment to producing industry-ready graduates by fostering strong academia鈥搃ndustry collaboration and equipping students with relevant skills for sustainable career pathways.