Leaders want varsity to be fully-fledged

University of Nairobi chancellor Dr Vijoo Rattansi and the vice-chancellor Prof Peter Mbithi arrive at Embu University College during the launch of the university Strategic Plan 2014-2018 and celebrations of ISO 9001:2008 certification yesterday        PHOTO    ;    COURTESY

Embu,Kenya: Area leaders led by the Senator Lenny Kivuti have asked the Ministry of Education to speed up issuing of a charter to Embu University College to make it a fully-fledged university.

Mr Kivuti said the three-year-old has come of age to get a charter to enable it to set up campuses. Speaking during launch of the university's Strategic Plan 2014-2018 and celebrations of ISO 9001:2008 certification on Monday, the senator said in setting up the institution, over 2300 professionals and leaders from the county had resolved they wanted a university and it was important that it continues to grow.