New Catholic University of Eastern Africa Chancellor Urges Graduands to Put Competence, Integrity at Service of Society

Archbishop Gervas John Mwasikwabhila Nyaisonga, the newly installed Chancellor of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), told graduates to use their skills and integrity to serve society. Speaking during a Graduation Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, October 22, the Archbishop of Mbeya encouraged students to pursue continuous learning to keep pace with an evolving world.

The Archbishop presided over the Mass following his formal installation as Chancellor. He noted that university education serves to form minds for seeking truth and providing service. He also stated that applying acquired competencies in professional life serves as a way to show gratitude to God.

The graduation ceremony for the Kenya-based regional institution, which operates under the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), was scheduled for Friday, October 23.