Focus, Faith, Friends and Finances took centre stage as Kenya Highlands University welcomed its newest students, with Provost Rev. Dr. Paul Lokol challenging the first years to embrace the four principles as a compass for their university journey.
Building on the Provost’s message, Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Kiplangat challenged the students to approach university life with discipline, hard work and a clear sense of purpose. He urged them to attend classes punctually, participate actively in learning and make deliberate use of their time, talents and opportunities.
Prof. Kiplangat reminded the students that university is more than a pursuit of academic qualifications; it is a formative season for developing knowledge, character, skills and values that will prepare them to serve and make a meaningful impact in society.
Addressing the students during the culmination of the orientation programme, Rev. Dr. Lokol urged them to remain focused on their studies, nurture their faith, choose their friends wisely and exercise responsibility in managing their finances.
He also cautioned them to be intentional about the company they keep, urging them to cultivate friendships that inspire academic excellence, personal growth and spiritual maturity. As a Christian university, he encouraged the first years to embrace Chapel and make faith an integral part of their university experience.
The Vice Chancellor further challenged the students to take responsibility for their environment and conduct, emphasizing that the choices they make on campus will ultimately shape the people they become.
Welcoming the new students to Kenya Highlands University, Prof. Kiplangat urged them to dream boldly, work smart, remain grounded in faith and make every opportunity count as they begin a new chapter marked by learning, growth and purpose.
