Kaimosi Friends University is set to open Kobujoi campus in Aldai Constituency, Nandi County following a stakeholders’ engagement held on Friday 1st August 2025 at Aldai Boys High School.
The former Chairperson of the University Council, Dr. Bernadette Mungai, commended the progress made so far in actualizing the campus and assured the University of the Council’s full backing.
“Let us walk together with the community to make this dream a reality. The Council is fully committed and we urge the committee implementing the project to maintain focus and timelines.” said Dr. Mungai.
Dr. Bernadette Mungai, the former Chair of the University Council, giving her remarks on 1st August 2025 and urging the committee to "walk together with the community to make this dream a reality."
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mwita, confirmed that the University Senate approved to the Campus to start with an initial enrollment of 50 students from the School of Education.
“We have completed working on the Kobujoi Campus profile and we are awaiting inspection by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Already the Senate has approved the launching of academic programs from School of Education, with enrollment of 50 students,” said Prof. Mwita.
Prof. Peter Mwita, the Vice Chancellor, confirming the campus readiness for inspection by the Commission for University Education.
The stakeholders’ meeting included senior officials from the university, the Deputy County Commissioner – Nandi South, Sub-County Director of Education, Director of Teachers Service Commission – Nandi South, school boards from Aldai Boys and Ressio Comprehensive, and local community representatives.
Representing the local administration, Mr. David Mbevi, Deputy County Commissioner of Nandi South, reiterated the community’s unwavering support for the initiative. He said the establishment of the campus in Aldai Constituency follows the request by the people of Aldai to HE President William Ruto when he was in Aldai.
“The political and community leadership are fully behind this. The people of Aldai are eager to see the university established here. Public participation has already been conducted in both the primary and secondary schools,” he said.
The stakeholders present agreed that the Kobujoi Campus will admit its pioneer class in September 2025, with academic programs drawn mainly from the School of Education .
A group of stakeholders, including university officials, local leaders, and community members, gathered at Aldai Boys High School to deliberate the enrollment of first students at Kobujoi.
Mr. Elias Cheruiyot, the Principal of Aldai Boys Secondary School representing the Board of Aldai Boys High School, confirmed that the school had officially agreed to host the campus.
“The school residence and administration have accepted the proposal and are ready to cooperate with the university,” said Cheruiyot.
Local leader Mr. Jackson Kebenei affirmed the support of the area Member of Parliament, Hon. Maryanne Kitany.
The Aldai Member of Parliament, Hon. Maryanne Kitany, has been instrumental in championing the establishment of the Kobujoi Campus. Her immense support has been evident through active engagement with the community, lobbying for resources, and fostering collaboration between the University and key stakeholders.
The meeting concluded with a lunch reception at Kaimosi Friends University and a guided campus tour for the guests.
Hon. Maryanne Kitany, Member of Parliament for Aldai Constituency, in a past meeting with Kaimosi Friends University officials, discussing funding strategies and collaborative efforts towards the establishment of the Kobujoi Campus.