New VC of Catholic University of Eastern Africa Urges Graduates to Apply Knowledge and Skills to Address Societal Challenges

Fr. Elias Omondi Opongo, the newly installed Vice Chancellor and Rector of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, told graduates to use their skills and values to address societal challenges and community development. Speaking at the university's 45th graduation ceremony on Friday, October 23, Fr. Omondi said success depends on agility, creativity, adaptability, and digital relevance rather than academic degrees alone.

Fr. Omondi, a member of the Society of Jesus, noted that a degree provides the tools to think, solve problems, and question assumptions. He suggested that education graduates could create digital learning platforms to reach many learners. The Vice Chancellor, who was installed on Thursday, October 22, encouraged graduates to explore their talents and not allow their qualifications to limit their potential.