THE PRESIDENT VISITS KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

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 Harriet A.Olulo(kusjceditorial@gmail.com)

Excitement reigned Kenyatta University on Friday as President Mwai Kibaki graced the official opening of the post modern library and the groundbreaking ceremony of the proposed teaching,research and referral hospital.The new library boasts a shelf capacity of 600,000 books and a sitting capacity of 5,000 students.It also has adaptive technology for users with special needs.The library is fully automated and uses natural light hence envirnmental friendly.The Vice Chancellor,Professor Olive Mugenda, said that the library was designed to provide information needs for the ever increasing number of students in Kenyatta University.The President congratulated the Vice Chancellor for her dedication in improving the learning process and cited the completion of the library as an important milestone for the university.He assured the government's commitment in supporting education facilities to realise their full potential."The proposed research and referral hospital is geared towards realising vision 2030 in ensuring the provision of quality healthcare to all",said the President.He challenged institutions of higher learning to maintain high quality of education that is relevant to the job market.Finally the President advised students to take themselves seriously and shun vices such as drinking that may interfere with their enormous potential and future prospects in life.