Tharaka University (TUN) successfully hosted a vibrant Kiswahili Conference that brought together learners from primary schools, secondary schools, and universities in a celebration of language, culture, and academic excellence. Organized in collaboration with Radio Maisha, the event created a platform for meaningful dialogue on the growth, relevance, and future of Kiswahili in competency-based education and national development.
Tharaka University Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Prof. Peter Kinyua Muriungi, in his address, emphasized the importance of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in nurturing talents and enhancing critical thinking among learners. He noted that key components of CBE, including skills development, creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, are instrumental in addressing contemporary societal challenges.
The TUN Vice Chancellor Prof. Muriungi reaffirmed the University’s commitment to implementing CBE as a pathway to producing innovative and solution-oriented graduates.
Prof. John Kobia of Chuka University observed that CBE not only enhances academic performance but also promotes moral values among learners. He added that the approach opens multiple career pathways by identifying and nurturing students’ strengths, preparing them for diverse professional opportunities.
