Archbishop Nyaisonga Takes Oath as Chancellor of CUEA

Archbishop Gervas John Nyaisonga of Mbeya, Tanzania, took the oath of office as Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) on Thursday, October 22. During the ceremony at the university graduation square, the Archbishop pledged to safeguard the institution's Catholic identity and remain in communion with the Catholic Church.

Bishop Charles Sampa Kasonde, the Bishop of Solwezi in Zambia and the outgoing Chancellor, presented the Archbishop for the oath. Bishop Kasonde stated that the Chancellor serves as the ecclesiastical authority representing the Holy See and AMECEA at the university.

The role involves providing leadership and guidance to advance the university's mission and core values. Bishop Kasonde noted that the office requires a commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and the pursuit of truth. He expressed confidence that Archbishop Nyaisonga would help strengthen academic standards and promote research and innovation at the institution.