President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto alongside Carissa university administration during issuance of the charter [photo/standard digital]Garissa University was on Monday, granted a charter by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
This move has made the initially Moi university constituent college now a fully -fledged university.It will be remembered that the learning institution suffered an attack by the terrorist gang ,Al Shabab where over 100 students lost their lives.
Speaking during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, Mr Kenyatta said granting of the charter was a new begining for the institution that suffered a terror attack two years ago.“Kenya will always triumph over those who preach hate, evil and destruction,” he stated.“I am confident that Garissa University now has the capacity to provide quality university education,” the President added.Mr Kenyatta also appointed Prof Hellen Sambili as the first chancellor.Carissa university will now be the 31st chartered public university.