Turkana University College (TUC) Hosts the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for
Higher Education and Research
On 28th April 2026, Turkana University College (TUC) hosted Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Higher Education and Research, who paid a courtesy visit to the institution. The visit served as a powerful endorsement of the institution’s rapid growth and its unwavering commitment to becoming a fully chartered university.
PS Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Prof. Daniel Mugendi VC, University of Embu and the Turkana University College management.
The Principal Secretary was received by the University leadership, led by the Principal, Prof. George N. Chemining’wa and members of the university management. Accompanying the Principal Secretary was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Embu, Prof. Daniel Mugendi Njiru, highlighting the spirit of inter-institutional mentorship and collaboration that defines Kenya’s evolving higher education landscape.
PS Dr. Beatrice Inyangala and Prof. Daniel Mugendi dressed in the iconic Turkana regalia.
The visit wasn't merely ceremonial; it focused on the core pillars of academic advancement. During her engagements with the university l eadership, Dr. Inyangala emphasized the critical need for strengthening collaboration and maintaining a trajectory of academic excellence. These discussions underscored TUC’s role as a hub for innovation in the region, ensuring that the institution continues to produce graduates equipped to solve both local and global challenges.
The PS and Turkana University College Management team during the tour of the University College
As TUC prepares for its transition to a fully chartered university, the Principal Secretary took a firsthand look at the physical and structural developments transforming the campus. A key highlight of the tour was the inspection of the new students’ hostel construction site, a project currently being developed under the Affordable Housing Program. This initiative is set to significantly enhance the student experience by providing modern, safe, and accessible accommodation within the university grounds.
To conclude the visit on a symbolic and sustainable note, the Principal Secretary participated in a tree-planting exercise. This act served as a living reminder of the university's growth just as the saplings take root and reach for the sky, so too does Turkana University College as it branches out toward its bright future as a premier center for higher learning.
Tree planting session
Turkana University College remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community outreach as it continues its steady progress toward attaining a full university charter