CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

CUEA NEWSJanuary 2020

Cheers to Better Days Ahead Happy

New Year

We thank God for a produc-tive 2019 and we start off 2020 with great anticipation and expecta-tion Last year was a good year for the Univer-sity on many folds Our rallying theme for the year was Working and Winning Together which

was driven by six (6) core pillars namely Team-work Excellence Productivity Leadership and Innovation for growth and Qual-ity service with a sense of urgency I am happy that as a team we were able to give our customers quality service and an increased relevance in our space The mileage we have achieved in this endeavor is attributed to each member of the University from Trustees Council management staff and students supported by parents guardians sponsors and business partners We remain grateful

Apart from running our academic programmes from Cer-tificates Diplomas Undergraduate Degrees Masters to Doctoral courses smoothly in the three trimesters last year we were able to release about 2300 graduates into the market What makes me happy is the confidence that we as a University have in these graduates not only academically but also the spiritual emotional physical and moral moulding that has gone into shaping them to become transformational leaders for church industry and society

I am also happy to note that our diversity both in students and faculty remains a treasured asset Currently we have over thirty nationalities here in the University with students com-ing from all over the world including Nigeria Ghana Tanzania Uganda Ethiopia Eritrea South Sudan Sudan Rwanda Bu-rundi Zimbabwe Gambia Zambia Malawi China Madagascar Angola Mozambique Sierra Leone Liberia Philippines India Pakistan Yemen Cameroon Argentina Democratic Republic of Congo Turkey Somalia South Africa Somaliland and Togo We also celebrate the diversity of our staff who hail from over ten countries We shall work at increasing this diversity towards building human resource capacity fit for the world This also re-affirms our catholic identity

ExperienceCUEA

Our research output from our Faculties is notable with various research publications done adding to the collection of new knowledge We also held numerous local and international conferences on Education Theology and Ethics with our Faculty members and students presenting their research papers I am particularly happy that Sr Dr Noelina Nakato one of our Senior Lecturers was recognized as a World Champion and Father of Modern Ecumenism Studies in 2019 putting the University on the global map Our faculty members have also represented our University in various global conferences and exchanges thus car-rying our brand high

Our students participated and did well in various competi-tions in and out of class both locally and internationally For example our students and Faculty members at the CUEA Faculty of Law emerged the best at 7th Edition of the Great Lakes Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law held at the Supreme Court of Rwanda Our Rugby team the CUEA Monks emerged 1st Runners up in the 2019 Kenya University Sports Association league whereas our Netball queens the CUEA Shooting Stars emerged runners up at the Nairobi South Kenya Universities Sports Association League 201819

We appreciate that the University hosted the Secretary to the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vin-cenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties from Africa and Madagascar during the event of launch of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo between November 29 and 30 2019 Veritatis Gaudium is the Pa-pal guide on matters relating to management and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in Theology and Canon Law The document also calls for religious and ethical leadership in the academia

The University remains closely in touch with the church not only in executing its core mandate of teaching research and community service but also in seeking promotional support and counsel towards its growth agenda We thank the AMECEA Bish-ops for their continued support and prayers My meeting with His Holiness the Pope Francis at the Vatican was a climax for me as the Vice Chancellor and Rector of the University I particularly requested him to pray for the University and all our stakeholders which he accepted

CUEA remains one of the leading Universities in Kenya and Africa (2019 Webometrics) and our Alumni remain a testimony of our commitment to quality education for innovative and marketable graduates As CUEA family we can only promise to upscale the academic and ethical as well as spiritual standards

I wish all our stakeholders a blessed 2020

Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua Ngari Rector Vice Chancellor

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Doctorate in Business Administration - Various Specializations

PhD in Religious Studies PhD in Philosophy PhD in Social Work PhD in Counselling Psychology

PhD in Theology with various specializations PhD in Sacred Theology with specializations PhD in Education with various specializations PhD in Mathematics with various specializations

Master of Business Administration in various specializations Master of Science in Mathematics in various

specializations Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Political Science Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies Master of Arts in Development Studies Master of Arts in Project Planning Master of Arts in Social Work Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Religious Studies Master of Arts in Philosophy Master of Arts in Geography Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Arts in Literature Master of Arts in Economics in various specializations Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology Master of Education in various specializations Master of Arts in Regional Integration and Development Master of Arts in Justice and Peace Master in Justice Peace and Cohesion Master of Theology in various specializations Licentiate in Sacred Theology in various specializations

Licentiate in Canon Law

Postgraduate Diplomas

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Commerce with various options Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Physics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science BSc in Library Information Science Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development Bachelor of Science in Medical Education Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Geography Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies BA in Philosophy with a minor in Sociology

Political Science Economics Anthropology Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology Bachelor of Theology Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology

First cycle in Canon Law Bachelor of Justice and Peace Bachelor of Church Management amp

Leadership

Bachelor of Education Arts (Day and Part-time) in various specializations

Bachelor of Education Science (Day and Part-time) in various specializations

Postgraduate Diploma in Eccelesiastical Tribunal amp Matrimonial Cases

Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Higher

Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

Education

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CPAACCACS courses available

Ordinary Diploma in Business Management Advanced Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Library and Information Science Diploma in Early Childhood Education Diploma in ICT in Education Diploma in Evangelization and Catechesis Diploma Church Management And Leadership Diploma in Justices Diploma in Counselling Psychology

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Masters Programmes

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Christmas is coined from two words Christ Mass the Midnight Mass that was traditionally celebrated

to mark the Nativity of Christ The Birth of Jesus brought great Joy to the world Indeed in many languages this Joy is expressed in the beautiful carols and in festive Christmas greet-ings Here in Africa (Kenya)the birth of a child and especially the first born is greeted with songs dances smiles ululations and gifts (Mwana wa mbeli) When the Saviour was born in Bethlehem the angel spoke to the shepherds keeping the night watch over their flock and said ldquoDo not be afraid for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today in the city of David a Saviour has been born for you who is Messiah and Lordrdquo(Lk210-11)Joy is the accept-ance of Godrsquos only begotten Son among us We welcome Jesus as the Emmanuel God with us bringing us salvation Let us welcome Him with the gift of a joyful heart Joy has been placed in the heart of every person and it is not something to be bought from someone

Recently I was on a bus heading to some place upcountry Having booked late I sat on one of the unenviable back seats Some stretches of the journey were rough and it was a bumpy ride Next to me was a mother holding a baby girl Every time we were tossed up to the roof of the bus the baby held tightly to the mother for her dear life The presence of a dear mother brought a smile on her face I looked up front to see this driver that was robbing us of our joy and peace He seemed to be indifferent to the welfare of the passengers On top of his seat was a placard on which it was written in big letters ldquoAre you happyrdquo This was followed by a phone number just in case someone wanted to seek instant happiness It is unlikely that genuine happiness can be obtained by surrendering oneself to an anonymous opportunist on the phone Perhaps it could have been helpful if the driver had been more considerate and diligent

Living in the world today is like being on a bumpy road a rough journey towards our final destination In his book Resisting Happiness the author Matthew Kelly observes that on this earth we are pilgrims and not tourists (Kelly2016147) We need to hold on to JesusWhat a friend we have in him He walks with us through ours streets through the stress and quick pace of a world constantly bombarding us with stimuli which can leave no room for that interior silence in which we can perceive gaze and hear his call Do I know what brings joy or sorrow to my heart

St Paul tells us to rejoice in the Lord always (Phil44)It is difficult to keep the joy of the Gospel in a world full of bad news The doom and gloom of this world is exacerbated by indiffer-ence and rejection One of the tragedies of our time is what Pope Francis has called the globalization of indifference (FrancisThe Joy

of the Gospel 2013 no54) indifference to the suffering of others to the plight of the disadvantaged and vulnerable The Christmas season can rob us of the happiness we so badly crave for The commercialized frenzy of shopping before Christmas has caught up with Africa and people are in danger of being left empty and lonely

If you are reading this it means you observed the Christmas celebration The rich diversity of cultures and nationalities of both staff and students should be an incentive for joyful celebra-tions Let us create an atmosphere of Joy to lighten the fatigue and stress of our daily activities As we enter a new year and semester we remember with affection and gratitude our beloved colleagues who have gone before us in the course of the past year to meet the Lord We rejoice in the fact that CUEA remains a great institu-tion We continue to serve our university and wish our students timely completion of their programmes The shepherds were at the right place and at the right time when the Good News was an-nounced to them CUEA is the place where God has placed you and me at this particular time and for a purpose CUEA as a work place and temple of learning it is our Bethlehem where Jesus comes to us as our special guest Put a smile on someonersquos face

The individual families to which we belong are equally impor-tant Let us be angels of Joy and peace to those around our table The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph teach us to convert our homes into places of Joy and peace through our actions at-titudes and attention to small details May all of us foster Joy and Peace

I wish you a Happy New Year 2020 Rev Prof John Lukwata Theology Lecturer

The Gift of a Joyful Heart

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CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

In todayrsquos demanding and fast-lane world sustaining onersquos inner ability to meet all the demands of daily life is quite a challenge and yet an art one must acquire to keep whole This does not affect individuals only but even the support systems of interconnections

they could rely on such as family friends institutions and surrounding environments It is because of this that every person needs to be aware of how much most of the time they really are expected to stand and rely on their own in-ner resources

Inner resources include Being attuned to divine revela-tions in onersquos life a sense of self-worth sense of purpose and direction patience intuition self-compassion purity of thought and motivation confidence and the ability to take initiative courage interconnectedness with self and with others ability to make personal decisions and asser-tiveness to mention but a few However it is not uncom-mon too to infer that to live a happy and satisfying life can only be found in the outside world Things that come from outside are good but to note that they are only support in the journey not an end in themselves Resources like money power fame technology and yes even relying on people can only support our external resources Living as such can be an illusion An illusion because external sup-port may sometimes fail and as such deep disappointments may ensue which one may be unable to cope with

It is because of this that we at The Catholic University of

Eastern Africa strive to form our students on the essential values of life We instill in them the ability to be grounded persons within themselves and to grow in their capacity to face the challenges life presents This added formation goes hand in hand with their academic growth By the time they graduate they are steady individuals within imbued with values that build nurture defend and help life grow wher-ever they are It is absolutely imperative for us that they leave this University having acquired and inculcated within themselves the inner rubric of living holistically integrated lives These values have definitely made our students per-sons to reckon with in the Society and within their families

For parents guardians and sponsors who are seeking holistic education and formation then the Catholic Uni-versity is certainly your University of choice In addition we have members of staff who are selfless committed and clear on the best growth processes that promote leadership acumen in the students Supporting our staff in this noble course are very vibrant and competent mental health prac-titioners right on campus

We look forward to welcoming your children to this great institution where personal formation is not an option but a priority We wish you every blessing as you make the right choice for your child

Sr Dr Adibo Josephine RSCJUniversity Counsellor

Do you Want your Child to Grow Holistically We are your University of Choice

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On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

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that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

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Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

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On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

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Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

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Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

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Doctorate in Business Administration - Various Specializations

PhD in Religious Studies PhD in Philosophy PhD in Social Work PhD in Counselling Psychology

PhD in Theology with various specializations PhD in Sacred Theology with specializations PhD in Education with various specializations PhD in Mathematics with various specializations

Master of Business Administration in various specializations Master of Science in Mathematics in various

specializations Master of Arts in Sociology Master of Arts in Political Science Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies Master of Arts in Development Studies Master of Arts in Project Planning Master of Arts in Social Work Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Religious Studies Master of Arts in Philosophy Master of Arts in Geography Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Arts in Literature Master of Arts in Economics in various specializations Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology Master of Education in various specializations Master of Arts in Regional Integration and Development Master of Arts in Justice and Peace Master in Justice Peace and Cohesion Master of Theology in various specializations Licentiate in Sacred Theology in various specializations

Licentiate in Canon Law

Postgraduate Diplomas

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Bachelor of Commerce with various options Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Biology Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science in Physics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science BSc in Library Information Science Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development Bachelor of Science in Medical Education Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Geography Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies BA in Philosophy with a minor in Sociology

Political Science Economics Anthropology Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology Bachelor of Theology Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology

First cycle in Canon Law Bachelor of Justice and Peace Bachelor of Church Management amp

Leadership

Bachelor of Education Arts (Day and Part-time) in various specializations

Bachelor of Education Science (Day and Part-time) in various specializations

Postgraduate Diploma in Eccelesiastical Tribunal amp Matrimonial Cases

Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Advanced Diploma in Teaching in Higher

Postgraduate Diploma in Philosophy Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

Education

MODE OF STUDYFull Time Part-time Evening Distance Learning amp Weekend

Masters Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

Doctorate programmes

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ISO 9001 2008 CERTIFIED

GRADUATE amp UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMESGRADUATE amp UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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PhD in History

amp Management

Bachelor of Science in Health Professional Education BA in International Relations

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CERTIFICATE amp DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

CPAACCACS courses available

Ordinary Diploma in Business Management Advanced Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Library and Information Science Diploma in Early Childhood Education Diploma in ICT in Education Diploma in Evangelization and Catechesis Diploma Church Management And Leadership Diploma in Justices Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Leadership

Management and Leadership

Assessment(EIA)

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA) ExperienceCUEA

ISO 9001 2008 CERTIFIED

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - D+ (KCSE)

Diploma courses - C Plain (KCSE)

UndergraduateBachelors degree programmesbull Mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE bull A-levels applicants 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass

Masters Programmes

upper division

PHDbull Hold a relevant Masters Degree

website - wwwcueaedu

Diploma programmes

programmes

For more Information contact

The University Registrar Langata Campus

0709 691 111

Email admissionscueaedu

Eldoret Campus 0728 458276

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA wwwcueaedu

Plus various other diplomas across faculties

Languages

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Graduation INSIDE covers 2019pdf 2 101819 520 PM

4

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Christmas is coined from two words Christ Mass the Midnight Mass that was traditionally celebrated

to mark the Nativity of Christ The Birth of Jesus brought great Joy to the world Indeed in many languages this Joy is expressed in the beautiful carols and in festive Christmas greet-ings Here in Africa (Kenya)the birth of a child and especially the first born is greeted with songs dances smiles ululations and gifts (Mwana wa mbeli) When the Saviour was born in Bethlehem the angel spoke to the shepherds keeping the night watch over their flock and said ldquoDo not be afraid for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today in the city of David a Saviour has been born for you who is Messiah and Lordrdquo(Lk210-11)Joy is the accept-ance of Godrsquos only begotten Son among us We welcome Jesus as the Emmanuel God with us bringing us salvation Let us welcome Him with the gift of a joyful heart Joy has been placed in the heart of every person and it is not something to be bought from someone

Recently I was on a bus heading to some place upcountry Having booked late I sat on one of the unenviable back seats Some stretches of the journey were rough and it was a bumpy ride Next to me was a mother holding a baby girl Every time we were tossed up to the roof of the bus the baby held tightly to the mother for her dear life The presence of a dear mother brought a smile on her face I looked up front to see this driver that was robbing us of our joy and peace He seemed to be indifferent to the welfare of the passengers On top of his seat was a placard on which it was written in big letters ldquoAre you happyrdquo This was followed by a phone number just in case someone wanted to seek instant happiness It is unlikely that genuine happiness can be obtained by surrendering oneself to an anonymous opportunist on the phone Perhaps it could have been helpful if the driver had been more considerate and diligent

Living in the world today is like being on a bumpy road a rough journey towards our final destination In his book Resisting Happiness the author Matthew Kelly observes that on this earth we are pilgrims and not tourists (Kelly2016147) We need to hold on to JesusWhat a friend we have in him He walks with us through ours streets through the stress and quick pace of a world constantly bombarding us with stimuli which can leave no room for that interior silence in which we can perceive gaze and hear his call Do I know what brings joy or sorrow to my heart

St Paul tells us to rejoice in the Lord always (Phil44)It is difficult to keep the joy of the Gospel in a world full of bad news The doom and gloom of this world is exacerbated by indiffer-ence and rejection One of the tragedies of our time is what Pope Francis has called the globalization of indifference (FrancisThe Joy

of the Gospel 2013 no54) indifference to the suffering of others to the plight of the disadvantaged and vulnerable The Christmas season can rob us of the happiness we so badly crave for The commercialized frenzy of shopping before Christmas has caught up with Africa and people are in danger of being left empty and lonely

If you are reading this it means you observed the Christmas celebration The rich diversity of cultures and nationalities of both staff and students should be an incentive for joyful celebra-tions Let us create an atmosphere of Joy to lighten the fatigue and stress of our daily activities As we enter a new year and semester we remember with affection and gratitude our beloved colleagues who have gone before us in the course of the past year to meet the Lord We rejoice in the fact that CUEA remains a great institu-tion We continue to serve our university and wish our students timely completion of their programmes The shepherds were at the right place and at the right time when the Good News was an-nounced to them CUEA is the place where God has placed you and me at this particular time and for a purpose CUEA as a work place and temple of learning it is our Bethlehem where Jesus comes to us as our special guest Put a smile on someonersquos face

The individual families to which we belong are equally impor-tant Let us be angels of Joy and peace to those around our table The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph teach us to convert our homes into places of Joy and peace through our actions at-titudes and attention to small details May all of us foster Joy and Peace

I wish you a Happy New Year 2020 Rev Prof John Lukwata Theology Lecturer

The Gift of a Joyful Heart

5

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

In todayrsquos demanding and fast-lane world sustaining onersquos inner ability to meet all the demands of daily life is quite a challenge and yet an art one must acquire to keep whole This does not affect individuals only but even the support systems of interconnections

they could rely on such as family friends institutions and surrounding environments It is because of this that every person needs to be aware of how much most of the time they really are expected to stand and rely on their own in-ner resources

Inner resources include Being attuned to divine revela-tions in onersquos life a sense of self-worth sense of purpose and direction patience intuition self-compassion purity of thought and motivation confidence and the ability to take initiative courage interconnectedness with self and with others ability to make personal decisions and asser-tiveness to mention but a few However it is not uncom-mon too to infer that to live a happy and satisfying life can only be found in the outside world Things that come from outside are good but to note that they are only support in the journey not an end in themselves Resources like money power fame technology and yes even relying on people can only support our external resources Living as such can be an illusion An illusion because external sup-port may sometimes fail and as such deep disappointments may ensue which one may be unable to cope with

It is because of this that we at The Catholic University of

Eastern Africa strive to form our students on the essential values of life We instill in them the ability to be grounded persons within themselves and to grow in their capacity to face the challenges life presents This added formation goes hand in hand with their academic growth By the time they graduate they are steady individuals within imbued with values that build nurture defend and help life grow wher-ever they are It is absolutely imperative for us that they leave this University having acquired and inculcated within themselves the inner rubric of living holistically integrated lives These values have definitely made our students per-sons to reckon with in the Society and within their families

For parents guardians and sponsors who are seeking holistic education and formation then the Catholic Uni-versity is certainly your University of choice In addition we have members of staff who are selfless committed and clear on the best growth processes that promote leadership acumen in the students Supporting our staff in this noble course are very vibrant and competent mental health prac-titioners right on campus

We look forward to welcoming your children to this great institution where personal formation is not an option but a priority We wish you every blessing as you make the right choice for your child

Sr Dr Adibo Josephine RSCJUniversity Counsellor

Do you Want your Child to Grow Holistically We are your University of Choice

Image co www nomlivingcom

6

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

JANUARY INTAKE

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Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

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Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

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JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

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Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

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12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

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- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

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Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

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CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

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CPAACCACS courses available

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Leadership

Management and Leadership

Assessment(EIA)

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA) ExperienceCUEA

ISO 9001 2008 CERTIFIED

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - D+ (KCSE)

Diploma courses - C Plain (KCSE)

UndergraduateBachelors degree programmesbull Mean grade of C+ (Plus) in KCSE bull A-levels applicants 2 principal passes and one subsidiary pass

Masters Programmes

upper division

PHDbull Hold a relevant Masters Degree

website - wwwcueaedu

Diploma programmes

programmes

For more Information contact

The University Registrar Langata Campus

0709 691 111

Email admissionscueaedu

Eldoret Campus 0728 458276

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA wwwcueaedu

Plus various other diplomas across faculties

Languages

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

Graduation INSIDE covers 2019pdf 2 101819 520 PM

4

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Christmas is coined from two words Christ Mass the Midnight Mass that was traditionally celebrated

to mark the Nativity of Christ The Birth of Jesus brought great Joy to the world Indeed in many languages this Joy is expressed in the beautiful carols and in festive Christmas greet-ings Here in Africa (Kenya)the birth of a child and especially the first born is greeted with songs dances smiles ululations and gifts (Mwana wa mbeli) When the Saviour was born in Bethlehem the angel spoke to the shepherds keeping the night watch over their flock and said ldquoDo not be afraid for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today in the city of David a Saviour has been born for you who is Messiah and Lordrdquo(Lk210-11)Joy is the accept-ance of Godrsquos only begotten Son among us We welcome Jesus as the Emmanuel God with us bringing us salvation Let us welcome Him with the gift of a joyful heart Joy has been placed in the heart of every person and it is not something to be bought from someone

Recently I was on a bus heading to some place upcountry Having booked late I sat on one of the unenviable back seats Some stretches of the journey were rough and it was a bumpy ride Next to me was a mother holding a baby girl Every time we were tossed up to the roof of the bus the baby held tightly to the mother for her dear life The presence of a dear mother brought a smile on her face I looked up front to see this driver that was robbing us of our joy and peace He seemed to be indifferent to the welfare of the passengers On top of his seat was a placard on which it was written in big letters ldquoAre you happyrdquo This was followed by a phone number just in case someone wanted to seek instant happiness It is unlikely that genuine happiness can be obtained by surrendering oneself to an anonymous opportunist on the phone Perhaps it could have been helpful if the driver had been more considerate and diligent

Living in the world today is like being on a bumpy road a rough journey towards our final destination In his book Resisting Happiness the author Matthew Kelly observes that on this earth we are pilgrims and not tourists (Kelly2016147) We need to hold on to JesusWhat a friend we have in him He walks with us through ours streets through the stress and quick pace of a world constantly bombarding us with stimuli which can leave no room for that interior silence in which we can perceive gaze and hear his call Do I know what brings joy or sorrow to my heart

St Paul tells us to rejoice in the Lord always (Phil44)It is difficult to keep the joy of the Gospel in a world full of bad news The doom and gloom of this world is exacerbated by indiffer-ence and rejection One of the tragedies of our time is what Pope Francis has called the globalization of indifference (FrancisThe Joy

of the Gospel 2013 no54) indifference to the suffering of others to the plight of the disadvantaged and vulnerable The Christmas season can rob us of the happiness we so badly crave for The commercialized frenzy of shopping before Christmas has caught up with Africa and people are in danger of being left empty and lonely

If you are reading this it means you observed the Christmas celebration The rich diversity of cultures and nationalities of both staff and students should be an incentive for joyful celebra-tions Let us create an atmosphere of Joy to lighten the fatigue and stress of our daily activities As we enter a new year and semester we remember with affection and gratitude our beloved colleagues who have gone before us in the course of the past year to meet the Lord We rejoice in the fact that CUEA remains a great institu-tion We continue to serve our university and wish our students timely completion of their programmes The shepherds were at the right place and at the right time when the Good News was an-nounced to them CUEA is the place where God has placed you and me at this particular time and for a purpose CUEA as a work place and temple of learning it is our Bethlehem where Jesus comes to us as our special guest Put a smile on someonersquos face

The individual families to which we belong are equally impor-tant Let us be angels of Joy and peace to those around our table The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph teach us to convert our homes into places of Joy and peace through our actions at-titudes and attention to small details May all of us foster Joy and Peace

I wish you a Happy New Year 2020 Rev Prof John Lukwata Theology Lecturer

The Gift of a Joyful Heart

5

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

In todayrsquos demanding and fast-lane world sustaining onersquos inner ability to meet all the demands of daily life is quite a challenge and yet an art one must acquire to keep whole This does not affect individuals only but even the support systems of interconnections

they could rely on such as family friends institutions and surrounding environments It is because of this that every person needs to be aware of how much most of the time they really are expected to stand and rely on their own in-ner resources

Inner resources include Being attuned to divine revela-tions in onersquos life a sense of self-worth sense of purpose and direction patience intuition self-compassion purity of thought and motivation confidence and the ability to take initiative courage interconnectedness with self and with others ability to make personal decisions and asser-tiveness to mention but a few However it is not uncom-mon too to infer that to live a happy and satisfying life can only be found in the outside world Things that come from outside are good but to note that they are only support in the journey not an end in themselves Resources like money power fame technology and yes even relying on people can only support our external resources Living as such can be an illusion An illusion because external sup-port may sometimes fail and as such deep disappointments may ensue which one may be unable to cope with

It is because of this that we at The Catholic University of

Eastern Africa strive to form our students on the essential values of life We instill in them the ability to be grounded persons within themselves and to grow in their capacity to face the challenges life presents This added formation goes hand in hand with their academic growth By the time they graduate they are steady individuals within imbued with values that build nurture defend and help life grow wher-ever they are It is absolutely imperative for us that they leave this University having acquired and inculcated within themselves the inner rubric of living holistically integrated lives These values have definitely made our students per-sons to reckon with in the Society and within their families

For parents guardians and sponsors who are seeking holistic education and formation then the Catholic Uni-versity is certainly your University of choice In addition we have members of staff who are selfless committed and clear on the best growth processes that promote leadership acumen in the students Supporting our staff in this noble course are very vibrant and competent mental health prac-titioners right on campus

We look forward to welcoming your children to this great institution where personal formation is not an option but a priority We wish you every blessing as you make the right choice for your child

Sr Dr Adibo Josephine RSCJUniversity Counsellor

Do you Want your Child to Grow Holistically We are your University of Choice

Image co www nomlivingcom

6

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

JANUARY INTAKE

ONGOING

Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

4

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Christmas is coined from two words Christ Mass the Midnight Mass that was traditionally celebrated

to mark the Nativity of Christ The Birth of Jesus brought great Joy to the world Indeed in many languages this Joy is expressed in the beautiful carols and in festive Christmas greet-ings Here in Africa (Kenya)the birth of a child and especially the first born is greeted with songs dances smiles ululations and gifts (Mwana wa mbeli) When the Saviour was born in Bethlehem the angel spoke to the shepherds keeping the night watch over their flock and said ldquoDo not be afraid for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people For today in the city of David a Saviour has been born for you who is Messiah and Lordrdquo(Lk210-11)Joy is the accept-ance of Godrsquos only begotten Son among us We welcome Jesus as the Emmanuel God with us bringing us salvation Let us welcome Him with the gift of a joyful heart Joy has been placed in the heart of every person and it is not something to be bought from someone

Recently I was on a bus heading to some place upcountry Having booked late I sat on one of the unenviable back seats Some stretches of the journey were rough and it was a bumpy ride Next to me was a mother holding a baby girl Every time we were tossed up to the roof of the bus the baby held tightly to the mother for her dear life The presence of a dear mother brought a smile on her face I looked up front to see this driver that was robbing us of our joy and peace He seemed to be indifferent to the welfare of the passengers On top of his seat was a placard on which it was written in big letters ldquoAre you happyrdquo This was followed by a phone number just in case someone wanted to seek instant happiness It is unlikely that genuine happiness can be obtained by surrendering oneself to an anonymous opportunist on the phone Perhaps it could have been helpful if the driver had been more considerate and diligent

Living in the world today is like being on a bumpy road a rough journey towards our final destination In his book Resisting Happiness the author Matthew Kelly observes that on this earth we are pilgrims and not tourists (Kelly2016147) We need to hold on to JesusWhat a friend we have in him He walks with us through ours streets through the stress and quick pace of a world constantly bombarding us with stimuli which can leave no room for that interior silence in which we can perceive gaze and hear his call Do I know what brings joy or sorrow to my heart

St Paul tells us to rejoice in the Lord always (Phil44)It is difficult to keep the joy of the Gospel in a world full of bad news The doom and gloom of this world is exacerbated by indiffer-ence and rejection One of the tragedies of our time is what Pope Francis has called the globalization of indifference (FrancisThe Joy

of the Gospel 2013 no54) indifference to the suffering of others to the plight of the disadvantaged and vulnerable The Christmas season can rob us of the happiness we so badly crave for The commercialized frenzy of shopping before Christmas has caught up with Africa and people are in danger of being left empty and lonely

If you are reading this it means you observed the Christmas celebration The rich diversity of cultures and nationalities of both staff and students should be an incentive for joyful celebra-tions Let us create an atmosphere of Joy to lighten the fatigue and stress of our daily activities As we enter a new year and semester we remember with affection and gratitude our beloved colleagues who have gone before us in the course of the past year to meet the Lord We rejoice in the fact that CUEA remains a great institu-tion We continue to serve our university and wish our students timely completion of their programmes The shepherds were at the right place and at the right time when the Good News was an-nounced to them CUEA is the place where God has placed you and me at this particular time and for a purpose CUEA as a work place and temple of learning it is our Bethlehem where Jesus comes to us as our special guest Put a smile on someonersquos face

The individual families to which we belong are equally impor-tant Let us be angels of Joy and peace to those around our table The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph teach us to convert our homes into places of Joy and peace through our actions at-titudes and attention to small details May all of us foster Joy and Peace

I wish you a Happy New Year 2020 Rev Prof John Lukwata Theology Lecturer

The Gift of a Joyful Heart

5

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

In todayrsquos demanding and fast-lane world sustaining onersquos inner ability to meet all the demands of daily life is quite a challenge and yet an art one must acquire to keep whole This does not affect individuals only but even the support systems of interconnections

they could rely on such as family friends institutions and surrounding environments It is because of this that every person needs to be aware of how much most of the time they really are expected to stand and rely on their own in-ner resources

Inner resources include Being attuned to divine revela-tions in onersquos life a sense of self-worth sense of purpose and direction patience intuition self-compassion purity of thought and motivation confidence and the ability to take initiative courage interconnectedness with self and with others ability to make personal decisions and asser-tiveness to mention but a few However it is not uncom-mon too to infer that to live a happy and satisfying life can only be found in the outside world Things that come from outside are good but to note that they are only support in the journey not an end in themselves Resources like money power fame technology and yes even relying on people can only support our external resources Living as such can be an illusion An illusion because external sup-port may sometimes fail and as such deep disappointments may ensue which one may be unable to cope with

It is because of this that we at The Catholic University of

Eastern Africa strive to form our students on the essential values of life We instill in them the ability to be grounded persons within themselves and to grow in their capacity to face the challenges life presents This added formation goes hand in hand with their academic growth By the time they graduate they are steady individuals within imbued with values that build nurture defend and help life grow wher-ever they are It is absolutely imperative for us that they leave this University having acquired and inculcated within themselves the inner rubric of living holistically integrated lives These values have definitely made our students per-sons to reckon with in the Society and within their families

For parents guardians and sponsors who are seeking holistic education and formation then the Catholic Uni-versity is certainly your University of choice In addition we have members of staff who are selfless committed and clear on the best growth processes that promote leadership acumen in the students Supporting our staff in this noble course are very vibrant and competent mental health prac-titioners right on campus

We look forward to welcoming your children to this great institution where personal formation is not an option but a priority We wish you every blessing as you make the right choice for your child

Sr Dr Adibo Josephine RSCJUniversity Counsellor

Do you Want your Child to Grow Holistically We are your University of Choice

Image co www nomlivingcom

6

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

JANUARY INTAKE

ONGOING

Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

5

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

In todayrsquos demanding and fast-lane world sustaining onersquos inner ability to meet all the demands of daily life is quite a challenge and yet an art one must acquire to keep whole This does not affect individuals only but even the support systems of interconnections

they could rely on such as family friends institutions and surrounding environments It is because of this that every person needs to be aware of how much most of the time they really are expected to stand and rely on their own in-ner resources

Inner resources include Being attuned to divine revela-tions in onersquos life a sense of self-worth sense of purpose and direction patience intuition self-compassion purity of thought and motivation confidence and the ability to take initiative courage interconnectedness with self and with others ability to make personal decisions and asser-tiveness to mention but a few However it is not uncom-mon too to infer that to live a happy and satisfying life can only be found in the outside world Things that come from outside are good but to note that they are only support in the journey not an end in themselves Resources like money power fame technology and yes even relying on people can only support our external resources Living as such can be an illusion An illusion because external sup-port may sometimes fail and as such deep disappointments may ensue which one may be unable to cope with

It is because of this that we at The Catholic University of

Eastern Africa strive to form our students on the essential values of life We instill in them the ability to be grounded persons within themselves and to grow in their capacity to face the challenges life presents This added formation goes hand in hand with their academic growth By the time they graduate they are steady individuals within imbued with values that build nurture defend and help life grow wher-ever they are It is absolutely imperative for us that they leave this University having acquired and inculcated within themselves the inner rubric of living holistically integrated lives These values have definitely made our students per-sons to reckon with in the Society and within their families

For parents guardians and sponsors who are seeking holistic education and formation then the Catholic Uni-versity is certainly your University of choice In addition we have members of staff who are selfless committed and clear on the best growth processes that promote leadership acumen in the students Supporting our staff in this noble course are very vibrant and competent mental health prac-titioners right on campus

We look forward to welcoming your children to this great institution where personal formation is not an option but a priority We wish you every blessing as you make the right choice for your child

Sr Dr Adibo Josephine RSCJUniversity Counsellor

Do you Want your Child to Grow Holistically We are your University of Choice

Image co www nomlivingcom

6

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

JANUARY INTAKE

ONGOING

Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

6

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Nov 29-30 the University hosted the Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani in a meeting with Chancellors Vice-Chancellors and Deans of

Ecclesiastical institutions and Faculties ldquoWe have been having a two-day convention here in the

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) to reflect a bit after the launch of the Apostolic Constitution of Pope Francis titled ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Chairman CUEA Council Bishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba told ACI Africa on the sidelines of their meeting that concluded Saturday November 30

The document by Pope Francis Kenyan Bishop Muhatia explained ldquois meant to guide the Church in the manage-ment and administration of all Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties that teach Church courses especially in theol-ogy and canon lawrdquo

Published on January 29 2018 Pope Francisrsquo ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo sought to update the 1979 Apostolic Constitu-tion ldquoSapientia Christianardquo of John Paul II which accord-ing to the Holy Father needed ldquoto include the norms and dispositions issued since its promulgation and to take into account developments in the area of academic studies in these past decadesrdquo

The establishment of updated norms for Ecclesiasti-cal Universities and Faculties was also informed as Pope Francis explained in the foreword of the document by the ldquoneed to acknowledge the changed social-cultural context worldwide and to implement initiatives on the international level to which the Holy See has adheredrdquo

Among the norms outlined in the 87-page document is the regulation that while all Ecclesial Universities and Fac-ulties are to be under the Vatican-based Congregation for Catholic Education the conferences of Bishops across the globe have the responsibility of overseeing the life and pro-gress of these entities of higher learning with the appointed Chancellors liaising between their respective universities and the Holy See

ldquoThe Congregation for Catholic Education has been going around continents to launch this document formally and to talk about this to people who are more concerned

Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Holds Meeting at CUEA

with Catholic education at a higher levelrdquo Bishop Muhatia told ACI Africa referencing the initiatives taken to reach out to Church institutions that offer Vatican-recognized degrees as distinguished from regular Catholic Universities

The Vatican-based Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani who participated in the CUEA deliberations about aligning the system of education in Ecclesiastical institutions on the African continent with ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo explained the timing of the new norms in an interview with ACI Africa through a translator

ldquoThere is a big change in the world especially at the level of universities and other institutions of higher learn-ingrdquo Archbishop Zani observed during the interview and acknowledged the efforts being undertaken by educational entities globally to adapt themselves to current situations

He added ldquoActually now in the world the international community the civil society and the economic powers are asking if the young people who are coming out from the universities are prepared to face the challenges of the soci-ety and are able to contribute to providing solutions to the present-day challengesrdquo

The orientation of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo which the Congregation for Catholic Education is fostering Arch-bishop Zani said is asking the leadership of Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties to prepare those enrolled in their programs particularly on three points that they ldquoshould

be more creative they should be able to resolve conflicts and not create them and they should be responsible for the common goodrdquo

ldquoThis is how the Church wants to go out and meet the challenges of the societyrdquo the 69-year-old Italian Prelate emphasized and referencing the threefold pillars of creativity tendency toward solutions and the sense of the common good added ldquoThis is also a request from Pope Francis who demands

Monsignor Zani Speaks at the Meeting

A session of the landmark meeting

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

JANUARY INTAKE

ONGOING

Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

7

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

that these Ecclesiastical Faculties respond to the challenges of the daily problemrdquo

Speaking to the central theme of ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo as a global document the Chancellor of CUEA Zambian Bishop Charles Kasonde described the initiative to have collective norms as Church institutions offering Vatican-approved degrees as a means of empowerment that opens the horizons of the beneficiaries to having objective per-spectives

ldquoEducation is both subjective and objectiverdquo Bishop Ka-sonde who is the Chairman of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) ob-served and added ldquoobjective truth is much more universalrdquo

The Apostolic Constitution ldquoVeritatis Gaudiumrdquo the Zambian Prelate explained facilitates the appreciation of education as a source of inner treasure offering students exposure ldquoto the entire world so that our way of doing things would be much more similar to the way of doing things in Asia in Australia in Europe in America and also in Africa and we come to the discovery of the same truth of the gospel in onenessrdquo

Recalling the highlights of the two-day meeting at CUEArsquos main campus in Nairobi the Vice Chancellor (VC) of CUEA Fr Prof Stephen Mbugua identified in an inter-view with ACI Africa ldquothe revitalization of the teachings in the Faculties of Theologyrdquo as noteworthy especially the directive to reform ways of ldquoteaching so that it informs the heart not only the headrdquo

ldquoVeritatis Gaudium is challenging us and informing us of new frontiers of exchange of learning of collaboration of dialogue and of moving together as a family of human-ityrdquo Fr Mbugua said in reference to Pope Francisrsquo new directives for Ecclesiastical Universities and Faculties

Asked about strategies to implement ldquoVeritatis Gaudi-umrdquo in CUEA the Kenyan-born VC said ldquoWe are going to form dialogue teams where the Faculty of Social Sciences meet with the scholars in the Faculty of Theology and they have topical issues same for the Faculty of Canon Law

same for Education same for the Faculty of Science and the new Faculty of Health Sciences that we just created about three months agordquo

He added ldquoWe want to do that even for the Directory of Regional Integration It must be operational with this Constitutionrdquo

With the legal effect of the new Apostolic Constitution governing institutions that offer Vatican-approved degrees into its second academic year for many such academic and formation entities in Africa heads of these Church insti-tutions of higher learning across the continent including Chancellors Rectors Presidents and Deans of faculties met in Kenyarsquos capital Nairobi to strategize the aligning of the administration of their respective facilities with the new norms contained in the document of Pope Francis ldquoVerita-tis Gaudiumrdquo (the joy of truth)

After the initial sessions Monsignor Zani also met with the Deans of Theology Faculties under the Catholic University of Eastern Africa for a further briefing on the requirements of the documents These included Tangaza University College Hekima University College and some of the CUEA Faculty of Theology lecturersReport includes excerpts from a similar report by ACI Africa

Monsignor Zani Visits

Rt Rev Charles Kasonde the CUEA Chancellor speaks during the forum

A Group Photo of the participants for the two day meeting

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Experience our Doctoral Courses

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JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

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TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

JANUARY INTAKE

ONGOING

Contact usLangata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Theology I Business Administration I Education I Counseling Psychology I History Social Work I Mathematics I Philosophy I Religious Studies

Experience our Doctoral Courses

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

9

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

On Friday November 8 the University held the annual Cardinal Otunga Memorial Mass Public Lecture and Scholarship Fundraising at LRC Auditorium under the themerdquo Positive Change

Human Dignity and Ethical Justice Lessons from SoG Mau-rice Cardinal Otungardquo

The Memorial mass was celebrated by Very Rev Prof Stephen Mbugua the Vice Chancellor on behalf of His Eminence John Cardinal Njue Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi who could not make it During his homily the VC encouraged the congregation to give all that they can to the needy and challenged them to pay it for-ward by saving at least one soul and they would then be the reflection of Christ and shine His light

The Mass was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of the day led by Fr Simon Ngrsquoangrsquoa Procurator of Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi Fr Celestino Bundi KCCB and Hon George Muhoho formerly of Kenya Air-ports Authority (KAA) The presenters outlined the lessons

learnt from Cardinal Otunga which included humility furtherance of education love that transforms greater de-fender of the institution of the family among others

The Scholarship Chief Fundraiser HE Hon Francis Kimemia Governor County Government of Nyandarua during his speech mentioned tha he vividly remembered Cardinal Otunga when he visited their parish when he was a young man He said that he commemorates him when he visits the resurrection gardens in Karen where he loves

University Raises Funds for Needy Students

going to pray the rosary He also advised the Vice Chancellor and all the leaders of the university to have a strategic direction build the institution and create a new organizational culture and values

Over 34 million shillings was raised with the Gover-norrsquos personal Contribution of 300000 shillings to be followed by an annual contribution of 720000 shs for three years to cover the fees and accom-modation costs for at least four students per semester

The University launched the Cardinal Otunga Memo-rial Mass Lecture and Scholarship Fund Programme on 29th Septermber 2005 This is an initiative to honour and remember the work of one of our founding Father and Trustee Maurice Cardinal Otunga who played a key role in the establishment of the University

Since its established in 2005 the Cardinal Otunga Schol-arship Fund has benefited close to 300 Students coming from needy backgrounds and it is the aim of the University to continue with the same and also to grow the fund to sup-port many more students

To support you can send your contribution to Cooper-ative Bank Account No 01129005722203 or on MPESA Paybill No 400200 Account No 01129005722203

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

10

Students who took a unit on International Curriculum with Braeburn after receiving their certificates on Nov 26 2019

Prof Gesami (right) Ag DVC Academics interacts with Bishop Paul Kariuki Augusta Muthigani and a guest before a teachers conference in Nov 2019

Winners Congolese students celebrate after being declared winners during the cultural week finale on Oct 4 2019

Contributors to a book on Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education at the launch of the book at the end of the 2019 Ethics Conference Nov 11

Mr amp Miss CUEA 2019 Prudence Khakai amp Harry Okech with the Runners Up after being crowned Nov 23 2019

CUEA Netball and Rugby teams after presenting trophies to the VC on Dec 2 2019

Sisters under the Higher Education for Sisters in Africa scholarship when they met their sponsors including Conrad Hilton Foundation on Oct 29 2019

Elated Graduands celebrate during the 38th Graduation Ceremony Oct 25 2019

Pictorial

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

Langata Campus admissionscueaedu +254 709 691 111Eldoret Campus registrygabacueaedu +254 728 458 276

TheCatholicUniversityOfEasternAfricaCueacuea_official wwwcueaedu

Register for certification courses in ACCA CPA and CS

Certificate and Diploma courses in Business IT Science Education Arts and Social SciencesLanguagesJustice and Peace are also available

Want to become more employable as you grow in your career as a professional

CUEA is an accredited training and examinations centre for ACCA and KASNEB (CPA amp CS)

35 JANMAYSEPT INTAKESONGOING

12

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

Publication Manager Miriam Chege | EditorDesigner Stephen Mbobu | Article Assignment Marcellus Otieno CUEA News is a publication of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa produced every semester by the Communications and Inter-national Relations OfficeArticles for publishing consideration and feedback can be shared with us through prcueaedu

CUEA NEWS JAN 2020

- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

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Economics is the study of how man allocates his scarce resources to satisfy his needs Essentially each sector of the economy needs resources and

somebody to allocate these resources

Table 11 reveals that a degree in Economics is very essential to growth of a country and that each and every firm within the economy requires an Economist

It is essential to transform Kenya and East African economies from being entirely dependent on Agricul-ture The next frontier is to catch up with developed countries where Science Technology and Innovation are key driver of these advanced Economies

Kenya and the region needs new programs which are integrated with the development agendas of the nations The new programs being developed should help achieve her development agenda such as Kenyarsquos vision 2030 the national industrial policy and the Big Four Agenda

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa department of Economics has identified the need to establish new programs to support a developing nation like Kenya and many other African nationrsquos development agenda

Specifically the department has launched the follow-ing undergraduate and Masters programs

a) Bachelor of Economics b) Bachelor of Economics and Financec) Bachelor of Economics and Statisticsd) Master of Economics (Financial Economics)e) Master of Economics (Econometrics)

Job Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Table 11 Job Market for Economics Graduates

Economic SectorDepartment Economist requiredHospitals Health EconomistIndustries Industrial EconomistFarm AgricultureReal Estate Agricultural Land EconomistsEnvironment (Blue Economy) Environmental EconomistFinancial Markets Financial EconomistUrban area Urban and regional EconomistPlannerManagement Managerial EconomistNatural Resource Energy Oil and Gas Natural resource EconomistLabour Markets Labour EconomistPlanning Budgeting Department Economic StatisticianMarket Research Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystQuality Assurance Department Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystConsultancy Bureau of Statistics Statisticians Econometricians Data AnalystSchools and Institutions of Learning Education Economists and Tutors

These programs have been developed with the aim producing well rounded graduates with hands on ex-perience on economic policy innovative concepts and practical research experience

These programmes incorporate courses like Econom-ics of information technology industrial economics international trade and development economics among many others Graduates of these programmes will be on high demand in both public and private sectors in the country and regionally

Simon Ndicu LecturerEconomics Department

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The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

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- Up to 800 sitting capacity- Break away rooms- Back-up generator- Ample and secure parking- Audio and video conferencing

- Multilingual delegate facilities- Real-time voting system- LED screens and projector- Bus transport services | Affordable rates for hire

The offer at our state of the art auditoriums

Conference Facilities

ldquoConsecrate them in the Truthrdquo

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYOF EASTERN AFRICA (CUEA)

Conference Halls | Catering Services | Ultra Modern Library

Business Development Offi cer | The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P O Box 62157-00200 NAIROBI KENYA

Email marketingcueaedu | Website wwwcueaeduTel +254-709 691000080 | 721-897368 | 735-648009

CUEA_OFFICIALThe Catholic University of Eastern Africa-CUEA