Vice-Chancellor’s Address to First-Year Students at Machakos University

At the official welcoming ceremony held at Machakos University Graduation Square, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joyce J. Agalo, warmly welcomed the new first-year students for the 2025/2026 academic year. In her address, Prof. Agalo delivered key messages to inspire and guide the students as they embark on their academic journey.

Prof. Agalo urged the students to embrace discipline, hard work, and innovation, identifying these values as essential foundations for academic excellence and personal growth. She emphasized that by adopting these principles, students would be well-equipped to maximize their university experience and confidently face future challenges.

The Vice-Chancellor also reaffirmed Machakos University’s commitment to offering a world-class, technology-driven learning environment. She highlighted the institution’s mission to nurture holistic graduates—individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute meaningfully to societal transformation.

“Machakos University is our first name, excellence is our second name,” she declared, reinforcing the University’s unwavering dedication to quality and impact.

As part of the formal proceedings, the first-year students took the matriculation oath, a symbolic commitment to the values and responsibilities of academic life, led by their respective Deans of Schools. The ceremony was further enlivened by entertainment from both the University Choir and the Students’ Choir, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere to mark the beginning of this important chapter.

In conclusion, Prof. Agalo encouraged the new students to engage actively with the academic community and to make the most of the numerous opportunities available at Machakos University.