President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to visit Ukambani region this month.
The much awaited visit is expected to bring "goodies" to the people of Ukambani.
The president is expected to commission water and infrastructural projects. He is also expected to award a charter to Machakos university college.
The college, located along Machakos-Wote road in Machakos county will not be the same again. Here are what the constituent college of Kenyatta university will enjoy after getting the charter.
One, according to universities act, the university will become a corporate body. This means it will be employ staff directly, not necessarily through Kenyatta university.
Two, the university will be able to mobilize academic resources and develop academic programmes.
Three, the university will be able to establish campuses and colleges. This will expand its territories.
Four, the university will be able to award academic certificates including degrees, honorary degrees and diplomas and certificates.