CUEA: 2026 CUEA Graduands Commissioned to Be Bearers of Light and Ambassadors of Christ

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) commissioned its 2026 graduating class during a Thanksgiving Mass held on the eve of the university's 45th graduation. More than 3,000 students participated in the rite, which included a candle-lighting ceremony where representatives received candles from the Paschal candle to symbolize their mission.

The Mass also included the investiture of Archbishop Gervas Nyaisonga of Mbeya, Tanzania, as the new Chancellor of CUEA and the installation of Rev. Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo, SJ, as Vice-Chancellor.

During the commissioning, Archbishop Nyaisonga blessed the students and urged them to use their education for the service of the Church and humanity. He encouraged the graduates to apply the faith and values learned at the university to their families, communities, and workplaces. The theme for the 45th graduation is "Transforming Society through ethical leadership, transformative education, research and innovation."