{"id":14968,"date":"2025-11-20T15:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T12:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=14968"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T12:07:42","slug":"graduates-urged-to-innovate-at-university-of-eldoret-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/graduates-urged-to-innovate-at-university-of-eldoret-ceremony","title":{"rendered":"GRADUATES URGED TO INNOVATE AT UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET CEREMONY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor has urged graduates to embrace innovation, leadership, and resilience as they step into a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, at the University of Eldoret 14th graduation ceremony, the Deputy Governor, who is also an alumnus of the university, congratulated the Class of 2025 and praised the institution for shaping leaders and nurturing talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"14978\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0030-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0032-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0032-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0032-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0032-1-376x251.jpg 376w, https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0032-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"14979\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0031-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-20251120-WA0031-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, 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symbolizes ambition, resilience, and global vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that the ideas generated at the university should mirror the spirit of the city and contribute to its growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s graduation theme, \u201cEmpowered Graduates Driving Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future,\u201d was described as timely in light of global changes, including the rise of artificial intelligence and new industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"942\" data-id=\"14970\" src=\"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-20-at-14.53.19_193ca5fa-1024x942.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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