With immense pleasure my message goes to the first established Machakos University alumni association since the birth of this university in 2016. When I reflect on the caliber of alumni that the University has produced since its inception, it gives me joy and courage to affirm that indeed, we are a great University that continues to be “ a preferred University of excellence in scholarship and service delivery’’. To bring our graduates closer, we give them opportunity to address various socio-economic, cultural, academic issues challenging the nation, serve the university and the nation in a more benefitting manner. The desire to involve the alumni has led to the establishment of an alumni association of the university. This association acts as a liaison not only among the alumni but also between students and alumni for transfer of knowledge, skills and experience.
Machakos University has a good reputation of providing higher education, research and innovation in Kenya. The University offers a variety of academic programmes with flexible admission systems in varied study modes coupled with well qualified academic staff. Currently, the university enrolment has kept increasing from 2,500 to the current population of 13,000 with 2,479 alumni from various disciplines. The University has a unique inspirational model build on a strong technical background aimed at training technical personnel in diverse areas of Business, Education, Civil Engineering , Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fashion Design and Marketing ,Applied Sciences and Hospitality. In addition TVET Programs examined by KNEC are now on full-time basis.
To our University, the alumni define who we really are in terms of quality of service to mankind. We welcome all our alumni and significantly seek for collaboration and partnering with them. Machakos University is your Alma Mater and you are therefore indispensable to its interests. As part of rebranding, the university has fully integrated the Office of Alumni Relations into the University making it a vibrant department whose intention is to give more presence to the public.
The University seeks for the alumni support through sponsorships, scholarships, grants, projects & infrastructure development support, and mentoring programs. Remember, staying connected through giving back to Machakos University is a powerful bond and provides the opportunity to reflect on your time at the University and the rich tradition that makes your Alma Mater unique. Large numbers of graduates from this university are serving in various prestigious positions locally and globally. Without doubt, the alumni are the most valuable asset to us and are representatives of the Machakos University.
Machakos University always values the highest academic and professional standards, indebted to social, cultural and economic obligations. We have a strong faith to shaping and changing the future of the Mks U community and the nation. Assuredly, all have special memories of Machakos University including the bonds you made with the community and experiences that touched your lives. Truly, no better way to keep those memories than actively being part of the Machakos University Alumni association. I encourage you to connect with each other, give back to the University, and take the opportunities that we continue to offer. Machakos University sent you to the world of work as our ambassadors to portray a good image by upholding the core values of integrity, respect and hard work that have been bestowed to transform the society!
Please, join your fellow Machakos University alumni in exploring and participating in its dynamic programs and services today. Begin adding to the great Machakos University memories. Wherever you might be, remember, you always have a home at Machakos University. We are always proud of you, “our alumni, our power”