Program of Events

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Guest Arrival & Registration
• Graduands take their seats
• Entertainment (OUK Choir / Guest Performers)

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

• Academic Procession (Chancellor, Council Members, Senate, Deans, Guest Speakers, and Graduands)
• National Anthem (Kenya)
• East African Community Anthem
• University Anthem

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

• Welcome Remarks
  • Master of Ceremony (MC)
  • Chairperson, Graduation Organizing Committee

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

• Opening Prayer
• Introduction of Dignitaries

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

• Vice-Chancellor’s Address
  • Report on the State of the University & Achievements

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

• Guest of Honour’s Speech
  • Motivational address to graduates

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

• Conferment of Degrees and Award of Diplomas & Certificates
  • Deans of Schools present candidates
  • Vice-Chancellor confers degrees & awards diplomas/certificates

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

• Presentation of Best Graduands Awards
  • Academic Excellence
  • Leadership & Innovation
  • Community Service

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

• Valedictorian Speech (Outstanding Graduate)

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

• Chancellor’s Address

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

• Council Chairperson’s Remarks

12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

• Vote of Thanks (University Secretary/Registrar)

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

• Closing Prayer

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

• Recession of the Academic Procession
• Entertainment & Photo Session

✨ Optional Additions

• Livestream on YouTube/Facebook for online learners.
• Cultural showcase or digital innovation exhibition by students.
• Alumni engagement session.