New CUEA Leaders Urge Ethical Leadership as University Enters New Era

Archbishop Gervas John Nyaisonga called on students, staff, and graduates to practice integrity and service during a graduation ceremony for the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). The ceremony celebrated the 2026 graduating class from CUEA, Hekima University College, Marist International University College, and the university's affiliate seminaries.

Archbishop Nyaisonga, the Archbishop of Mbeya, Tanzania, also assumed office as the new Chancellor of the university. He noted that the institution was founded in 1984 to evangelize society through education. He stated that the university must maintain its mission while addressing modern challenges such as artificial intelligence and social media.

During his address, the Chancellor referenced Pope Leo XIV’s call for Catholic education to instill a passion for the truth in students. He urged the graduates to act as ethical leaders within their professional fields.