The Open University of Kenya (OUK) celebrated a historic milestone today as its first cohort of students graduated during a ceremony held at Konza Technopolis.
A total of 78 students were awarded prestigious postgraduate diplomas in the university’s maiden graduation.
Fifty-seven graduands received diplomas in Leadership and Accountability from the School of Business and Economics, while 21 earned diplomas in Learning Design and Technology from the School of Education.
The university, which received its charter on August 3, 2023, from President William Ruto, is Kenya’s first public virtual institution.
It aims to provide accessible, flexible, and affordable higher education to Kenyans and support the country’s ambition of achieving first-world status by 2030.
This remarkable event marks the beginning of OUK’s journey as a pioneer in digital learning, offering innovative programs such as Data Science, Cyber Security, and Business Entrepreneurship. Congratulations to all the graduates on this historic day!
