This theme sets the tone for the 2025–2026 Academic Year at Tangaza University. It reminds us that authentic education is not only about equipping students with knowledge and skills, but also about forming character, deepening faith, and embracing digital opportunities responsibly.
Orientation of New Students
The new academic year began on Monday, 11th August 2025, with the orientation of incoming students. New learners were introduced to Tangaza’s academic, social, and spiritual life, and warmly welcomed into a community committed to Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, and Transforming Lives.Opening of the Academic Year
The day began with a solemn Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Kamomoe. In his homily, the Bishop encouraged the Tangaza family to face the new year with faith, resilience, and hope, reminding the community that every challenge, including the heavy rains that marked the day, can be embraced as a blessing and an opportunity for growth. The lectio brevis was delivered by Rev. Dr. Marcel Uwineza, SJ, of Hekima University, who offered a profound reflection on the year’s theme. He cautioned against education without morality, noting: “Education without heart, without faith, can become a deadly weapon.” Dr. Uwineza called on Tangaza to embrace transformation as more than academic success, urging the community to move “from information to formation, from talent to character, from careers to vocation.” He challenged the University to be a mustard seed: small but deeply rooted in faith and significance.Vice-Chancellor’s Address
The Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. Patrick Mwania, warmly welcomed students, staff, and dignitaries to the inauguration of the academic year. He highlighted Tangaza University’s growth and renewed commitment to its motto: Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives.
The Vice-Chancellor underscored the significance of the year’s theme, reminding students that digital opportunities must be harnessed with discernment and responsibility. He celebrated the certification of Tangaza as a TVET provider, the expansion of programmes in the School of Applied Sciences and Technology, and the new partnerships that continue to strengthen the University’s mission.
Chancellor’s Remarks
The Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Edward Etengu, expressed gratitude to God for guiding Tangaza University into another academic year. He reminded the community that education at Tangaza is not merely about intellectual growth but about service to society and the Church. Drawing from the theme, he urged students and staff to ground their work in faith while embracing the opportunities of the digital age, saying: “Technology may advance learning, but faith is what transforms lives.” The Chancellor prayed for God’s continued blessing upon the University and its mission.Speech by the Cabinet Secretary for Education
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mr. Julius Migos Ogamba, EBS, commended Tangaza University for its rapid progress since receiving its Charter. In his keynote address, he emphasised that education must be holistic and value-driven, aligning well with the year’s theme.
He reminded the community:
“Education should not just be about filling an individual with knowledge. It should be about holistically transforming an individual—building capacity to face the challenges and opportunities that modern life presents.”
The Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to Competency-Based Education, the Student-Centred Funding Model, and enhanced digital infrastructure. He also urged universities, particularly faith-based ones, to champion ethical innovation and social responsibility.
Milestone Events
The ceremony was marked by two significant milestones led by the Cabinet Secretary:- Official Opening of the School of Applied Sciences and Technology The School was inaugurated to host pioneering programmes, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. These programmes respond to Kenya’s urgent human capital needs while remaining rooted in Tangaza’s values.
- Groundbreaking of the Learning Resource Centre The Cabinet Secretary presided over the groundbreaking of the University’s Learning Resource Centre — a landmark project that will become a hub for innovation, research, and academic excellence in the digital age.
